Streusel baked apples sweeten autumn dinners
October is National Apple Month, and there’s no better time than to sample some of the 2,500 apple varieties grown in the U.S. Harvesting is at its peak,…
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Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12
Make smoke alarms work for you! Fire Prevention Week (FPW) 2024 aims to educate people on the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes….
Do you charge your phone by your bed?
If you sleep near your phone, you are playing with fire. More than 60 percent of adults sleep with their phone within arm’s reach, but it’s a dangerous…
Take care with lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries power our modern life. You’ll find them in cell phones, tablets, laptops, E-bikes, tools, vapes — everywhere a device needs battery…
When to claim Social Security early
Ask any financial advisor and they will tell you to wait until full retirement age to claim Social Security. The reason is simple: You will get more…
One key to a happy marriage isn’t about looks
Your current love interest is hardworking, good-looking, and funny. What more could you want in a potential spouse? Here’s something: financial…
Sneaky car repairs that will cost you
When the dreaded Check Engine light comes on, it could be for several causes, potentially expensive, and important to repair. One culprit is the oxygen…
How to defuse an argument
Your spouse is making you mad. Voices are getting louder. Tensions are high. What do you do? Take five seconds. You don’t need 10 seconds. You don’t need…
2024 Hambone Award goes to shepherd dog who dabbled in home remodeling
Luca, a Massachusetts Shiloh shepherd dog, did a little remodeling one day when his owner Lori was running errands — and the consequences were bad for…
Brits uncover hidden note
John Sainsbury got the last word. Thirty years ago, the British supermarket mogul funded a new wing of London’s National Gallery. The new wing had been…