Care and maintenance In sinks or tubs where hair is washed, use a plastic or metal “hair catcher” or screen to …
Stolen wallet? Limit the damage up front
Your wallet is stolen? Within days the thieves could run up huge debts, max out your credit cards, apply for …
Heartburn: What to take, what to avoid, when to give in.
Although the name may imply the heart, heartburn has absolutely nothing to do with the heart itself. Heartburn is pain …
I can’t sleep! How to treat insomnia
Everyone spends a night struggling to fall asleep at some point in their life. But for many, this insomnia can …
The Lace Lock – Now you know what that second lace hole is for!
I’m only putting this in as an example of how we sometimes look but don’t see. I bet, like me, …
How to split hostas
It’s that time of year. Many gardeners need to hack back the hostas and spread them around the yard. So …
DIY: Improvised compass
You can construct improvised compasses using a piece of ferrous metal that can be needle shaped or a flat double-edged …
You should know this: Car keys as security alarm
Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying …
Hurricane readiness: What to do before, during and after.
BEFORE HURRICANE STARTS Plan an evacuation route. (Ready.com) Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter, and …
Panama: America’s new hospital
Medicine and medical care has become exorbitantly expensive in the United States. The federal government has created a cartel of …
Save money and enjoy peace of mind when you turn your house into a nursing home
One of the benefits of modern society is the convenience of elderly care. But nursing home bills can also really …
Time to check the air conditioner
We just fired up the A/C in the office and four hours later we’re still melting. It made us think …
Doing your laundry by hand
The thought of having to do laundry by hand strikes terror in the hearts of launderers everywhere. The list of …
How to spot melanoma
Check your body before you hit the summer season and expose yourself to the sun. Remember, melanoma is a young …
60% of Americans not practicing for disaster
FEMA is trying to scare people over weather-related disasters, which it claims are on the rise. But, despite our disdain …
Conserving water at home
You don’t have to live in a drought area like California to know that saving water in the home makes …
Age and safe driving: Some tips
As we age, it’s normal for our driving abilities to change. By reducing risk factors and incorporating safe driving practices, …
Kicking that cold and stopping your runny nose
The most common symptom for cold sufferers is a runny nose. A really bad runny nose can make it hard …
Crossing water obstacles
Some water obstacles you may face include bogs, quagmire, muskeg, or quicksand. Do NOT try to walk across these. Trying to lift …
Survival basics: How to start a fire from scratch
You need three types of materials to build a fire: tinder, kindling, and fuel. Tinder is dry material that ignites …
DIY: Care for sprains
Common causes for sprains and strains are falls, twisting a limb, sports injuries and over- exertion. A sprain results from …
DIY: Dealing with seizures
Although they aren’t terribly common, sometime in your life you may come across someone having a seizure, be it due …
Slay your energy vampires!
Your phone charger, toaster and TV look innocent enough, but do you realize they’re robbing you blind? In fact, all …
Squirrel fan tips: Caring for roses
A letter from Jim in Minnesota Caring for your flower garden is a year-round job, especially if you’ve got roses! Here’s …
Respiratory precautions against wildfire smoke
Wildfire. It can happen fast. And when dry brush and fallen foliage goes up, there’s a lot of smoke with the …
Why you really shouldn’t use that gasoline generator to power your computer
Bob Bly sent me a letter after Super Storm Sandy. Here it is. This may be the most important tip …
DIY: Checking and fixing your circuit breakers
After a power outage or any kind of damage to your fuse box, (especially if it’s outdoors), you’ll want to …
DIY: Dealing with dental issues on the go
Though not normally life-threatening, we all know that toothaches and pains in the mouth can be some of the most excruciating to …
Companion planting – the best way to banish garden pests!
Tired of insects and pests eating away at the garden you’ve spent hours of hard work on? Practice companion planting! …
Beat rot with these quick food savers
Tired of your food going bad within a couple of days, maybe even a couple of hours, of preparing it? …