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…
Year: 2026
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.
ASK THE EXPERT
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…
The shouting comes from a minority
If American politics feels angrier than the people you actually know, there may be a reason. A new Pew Research Center study finds that the loudest, most…
Why reliable beats brilliant
The most talented person on a team is rarely the one handed the most important work. That tends to go to someone who does what they said they would do,…
Give the credit away
Here is a finding that runs against instinct. When behavioral researcher Joseph Folkman studied roughly 3,800 leaders, each rated by the people around…
To get better answers, ask AI to disagree with you
Here is a quirk worth knowing about most AI assistants: they are built to be agreeable. Ask whether your plan is a good one, and you will often get a warm…
Why more robots can mean more injuries
Adding robots to a warehouse sounds like a clear win for safety. The surprise, according to reviews of federal injury data, is that the buildings packed…