Check load capacity of cabinets
If you are thinking about new kitchen cabinets, one important factor to consider is the load capacity. Shelves should have a 50-pound load capacity and…
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Safe food handling and practice
Planning a family picnic? Check out these safe food practices from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Poultry: More than 60 percent of raw poultry…
How to soundproof a room for privacy
If you are experiencing sound transfer from one bedroom to another, or from the family room to a bedroom, it’s time to consider soundproofing. The…
Make your diamonds sparkle again
Your diamonds can sparkle like new with this simple technique: Mix three parts water to one part ammonia and immerse the diamond in the solution. Use an…
Egg carton dog fun
To give Fido a little play time, hide treats in an egg carton. It’s best to use a treat with a strong smell, like a piece of a hot dog. Show the treat to…
Fireworks and your pet
June and July are an extended hell week for dogs as fireworks terrorize some animals. Pets may run away, cower, shake, drool, howl, or even destroy things…
The best bedsheets for hot weather and hot sleepers
Maybe it’s the summer weather, or maybe you just sleep hot. Either way, the right material can help you stay cool and comfortable at night and avoid that…
How to build a castle on the beach
Building a sand castle can make you feel like a kid again or entertain the kids around you. But it isn’t as easy as it looks. Professional sand sculptors…
How to test soil acidity or alkalinity
Commercial soil test kits are widely available and very accurate. But if you want to know right now whether your soil is acid or alkaline, try these tests…
Should you get a metal roof?
Imagine not having to worry about your roof for the rest of your life. Your wish could come true if you invest in a metal roof, which has an average…