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Sharpen a Knife Without a Sharpener

Sharpen a Knife Without a Sharpener

July 8, 2015

Who needs a $150 knife sharpener? We use the following method all the time to sharpen our knives. It works…

Better hand sanitizer?

Better hand sanitizer?

July 8, 2015

I’ve always used Purell but just read about hand sanitizers that contain benzethonium chloride (BC), which are supposed to last…

Undo Dog Damage to Your Lawn

Undo Dog Damage to Your Lawn

July 7, 2015

Does your Spot leave spots on your lawn? When dogs frequently urinate on the lawn, it can cause yellow burn…

5 Edible Weeds That Are Probably Growing In Your Yard

5 Edible Weeds That Are Probably Growing In Your Yard

Mary Ellen Camire, PhD | July 7, 2015

You’ve plucked them and chucked them into your trash or compost pile. You’ve cursed their very existence. You’ve racked your…

5 Sales Tactics That Still Fool Many Car Buyers

5 Sales Tactics That Still Fool Many Car Buyers

Karl Brauer | July 7, 2015

Today’s car shoppers are savvier than ever. Many of them know to turn down unnecessary add-ons such as rust-proofing and…

Get Rid of the Smells in Your Dishwasher

Get Rid of the Smells in Your Dishwasher

July 6, 2015

If the smells emanating from your dishwasher have been a little on the foul side lately, here’s what to do……

Beyond Blueberries: The Bottom Line Guide to the Many, Many Benefits of Berries for Better Health

Beyond Blueberries: The Bottom Line Guide to the Many, Many Benefits of Berries for Better Health

July 6, 2015

You know in general that berries are good for you, and maybe you even make a point of eating strawberries…

How to Sanitize Any Cutting Board

How to Sanitize Any Cutting Board

June 26, 2015

What type of cutting board is best—plastic or wood? You have to get the ick off either one. Here’s what…

Get a Dog to Stop Barking
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Get a Dog to Stop Barking

June 26, 2015

Is your best friend a barker? A noisy dog helps keep the strange folk away, but relentless barking can be…

Pepper Shaker Secrets

Pepper Shaker Secrets

June 26, 2015

Humidity can make your pepper shaker uncooperative. Here’s what to do… To keep the holes in a ground pepper shaker from…

Natural Age Spot Remover

Natural Age Spot Remover

June 26, 2015

Are you seeing spots before your eyes when you look at your hands? Age spots are usually not harmful, but…

Three Super Greens

Three Super Greens

June 25, 2015

It seems to us that everyone cooks with spinach because it is easy to do. But other dark green leafy…

Beat Your Friends at Texas Hold ’em

Beat Your Friends at Texas Hold ’em

Jonathan Little, PhD | June 25, 2015

Avoid the 5 Mistakes Amateurs Make Amateur poker players often make avoidable mistakes when they play Texas Hold ’em, the…

Hazards of Car Backup Cameras

Hazards of Car Backup Cameras

Karl Brauer | June 25, 2015

Backup-camera systems that give drivers a view behind the car are becoming increasingly common on new cars, and studies suggest…

The 12 Best Road Trips in America

The 12 Best Road Trips in America

June 25, 2015