Cheap, and useful, tool
Curtain tension rods aren’t just for curtains. The useful little devices can help you create all sorts of things: – Under the kitchen sink, use tension…
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Flour doesn’t last forever
If you buy flour in December for special baking, you will probably have some left over in February. The good news is that, if you’ve stored it in an…
Renting out a room to travelers?
Millions of people are renting rooms in private homes instead of hotels. And millions are doing the ‘hosting.’ Before you join the crowd to rent out a…
Spay and neuter: Save the animals
Pet owners should watch for low-cost neuter and spay offers at the end of February in honor of Spay Day, Feb. 25 and World Spay Day, Feb. 27. It’s the…
The sleepy groundhog stretches
For hundreds of years, on February 2, people have wondered if the groundhog would awake to see his shadow. The day probably started with the feast of…
Valentine lore abounds
Superstitions abound about Valentine’s Day and many involve birds. If the first bird a girl sees on Valentine’s Day is a robin, she will know she is to…
Kevlar isn’t just for vests
Medical technology has developed dramatically in recent decades, but up until now there hasn’t been a suitable replacement for human cartilage. According…
Healthy Superbowl munchies
The Big Game on Feb. 4 demands big food, and it can be healthy. Nachos are big during football. Try substituting black bean salad with beans, corn,…
Activity beats genetics
Some people do have a genetic risk for obesity, but they aren’t doomed to be fat. A study published in the journal Diabetes found that genetic risk for…
Food feels good
In a study that will surprise few, scientists in Finland found that eating makes us feel good. The feel-good effect is caused by widespread release of…