Stay safe at home: Six ways to move a heavy object
Moving a heavy piece of furniture to another room or a heavy piece of equipment to storage? Here’s how to do it without hurting your back: 1. Clear the…
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Safe Boating Week: May 18-24, 2024
Even good boaters can get in trouble It will be a short fishing trip on the family boat. Just Mom, Dad, and the three-year-old. It’s a beautiful day, but…
Why credit card debt is awful
Gates Little, president and CEO of The Southern Bank Company, says credit card debt can last decades. “Say you owe $10,848 at 24.37 percent interest,” he…
Save on groceries with these tricks
1. Shop on Wednesdays. Data from Google Maps show that stores are less crowded on Wednesday evenings. Many U.S. supermarkets also start specials that day,…
Look for these deals in May
Memorial Day weekend at the end of May is a great time for furniture sales. Look for discounts on housewares and dining and living room furniture at big…
How much does a pool really cost?
Nothing attracts guests, including kids and grandkids, more than a swimming pool. If you have one, your home becomes a summer destination. But before you…
Before you make a big purchase, ask yourself…
1. Why do I need this? What will it do for me? Money guru Dave Ramsey says any purchase, especially a big purchase, should be something you use, not…
Flaco captured the hearts of New Yorkers
When a thoughtless vandal damaged an exhibit at the Central Park Zoo in 2023, a Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco escaped and found fame. Not on Broadway,…
The big mystery of fingerprints
Fingerprints unlock smartphones. They help detectives identify suspects. But why do we even have them? Researchers are seeking to explain this fascinating…
An ancient and magical word
Consider the neighborhood kid magician doing magical tricks for the little ones. It’s not entirely unlikely that an amazing trick will include the magic…