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…
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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…
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…
Keep swimmer’s ear away
If you plan to spend a lot of time in the water this summer, have some over-the-counter ear drops handy. Swimmer’s ear is a common complication from water…
10 questions about liberty
Here are 10 questions designed to see if you know what the original patriots thought about liberty. The questions are worth a possible 15 points. A…
July is National Parks and Recreation Month
Scientists say that there is a link between the time spent in nature and how healthy you are. So if there is a park close by, gather your friends or your…
Scary: What happens when you get your wind knocked out
The medical term for it is phrenospasm, but we usually say ‘we got the wind knocked out’ of us. One hard hit to the chest or abdomen, for example, can…
Here’s how to keep your teeth for a lifetime
When it comes to teeth, looks aren’t everything. Even if teeth are beautiful, there could be plenty of trouble brewing. Your mouth is a perfect breeding…
Hydration: the water, salt, potassium connection
Keeping your body hydrated by taking in enough fluids is an important part of good health. But even if you don’t drink the recommended eight glasses of…
Surgeon general: Social media harms youth
The United States surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued a public warning about the risks of social media to children and adolescents. According to…