Allergies don’t retire
Allergies are supposed to be a childhood problem you eventually outgrow. For a lot of people, it works the other way around. While most allergies…
Year: 2026
A pigeon’s compass may sit in its liver
How a homing pigeon finds its way home across hundreds of unfamiliar miles has puzzled scientists for more than a century. A surprising new study…
What happens when ideas can’t be protected?
If intellectual property (IP) protections weakened or disappeared, would innovation grind to a halt? The answer: it depends on the industry. In pharmaceuticals, the case…
Fall is the buyer’s season — start now, home by Christmas
The busiest stretch of the home-buying year is winding down — and for anyone still looking, that is good news. Once the back-to-school rush passes,…
The muscles that keep you walking aren’t only in your legs
Ask someone which muscles keep them walking and most will point to their thighs. The real workhorse sits lower down — and some of the…
Why plain water isn’t always the best drink in the heat
For workers sweating through a shift outdoors or in a hot plant, the most surprising hydration advice is that plain water is not the drink…
Build a Screened-In Porch Yourself
You should get a lot of enjoyment from even a small screened porch and it should add more resale value to your home than its material costs. With a patio in good condition, building a screened porch should be within the skill level of most do-it-yourselfers.
Maintain and Improve Appearance of Old Carpeting
Generally, unless your old carpeting is extremely damaged, you can use some tricks to make it look better for a year or two until you can afford to replace it.
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Q: My husband and I own our home together and still owe on the mortgage. If one of us dies, will the other be forced to pay off the loan or refinance? I…
Fall is the buyer’s season — start now, home by Christmas
The busiest stretch of the home-buying year is winding down — and for anyone still looking, that is good news. Once the back-to-school rush passes, much…