Sometimes we spend too much time focusing on what’s up close and we miss the big picture. Here’s a nice …
Make your own hardcore laundry soap
Making homemade laundry soap is so incredibly easy to do, you’ll wonder why you didn’t learn how to make it …
F.A.S.T. — Warning signs of stroke
THINK YOU ARE HAVING A STROKE? CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY! F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of …
Sleep aids: Know the downside
Sleep aids are common solution for those suffering from insomnia and are often recommended by doctors for those experiencing mild …
Clouds: Foretellers of weather
About 200 years ago an Englishman classified clouds according to what they looked like to a person seeing them from …
How to maintain your sink drains
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 …