Of all the aspects of pet safety, there's one risk that pet owners often overlook: the dangers that household cables can present to animals. Chewing cables can send an electric shock through your pet, which can cause burns, shutdown of...

Hickory nuts are the fruit of the hickory tree, which is in the walnut family. There are over 16 species of hickory tree, and they share some similar characteristics, such as a compound leaf structure, a straight and narrow trunk, an...

Browning ground beef is a way to cook the meat and remove the fat before adding the beef to a dishes such as tacos or chili. The most common way to cook beef is on a stovetop, but you can do it easily in a microwave as well. No matter...

Whether you are on a tight schedule or not, making a reservation at a restaurant will help alleviate a lot of stress. You won't have to waste time choosing where to go or waiting in line once you get there. Instead, having a restaurant...

Like many other true nuts, acorns are an excellent source of food, and they provided people with a wealth of health and food recipe ideas in earlier times. Today, they're still in fashion as a food, and rightly so, because they're filled...

Diazinon is an effective pesticide that affects the nervous system to kill insects. It is used in agriculture as well as for lawn and garden insect control. Diazinon is very toxic and extreme caution should be used when mixing it for use....

Is there a trigger food messing with your diet? These pesky foods come in all shapes and sizes, with some leading to uncontrollable food binges and others triggering uncomfortable symptoms related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's...

Decreasing the amount of waste you produce can seem like a daunting challenge, especially since most essential products in our lives are geared to be disposable. Thankfully, in this video Sustainability Specialist Kathryn Kellogg shows how...

Laws and advice about vehicle repossessions If you know your vehicle is at risk of being repossessed due to late payments, you may be tempted to try and park it somewhere safe to wait out the repo crew. However, this isn't a good idea and...

Kiwifruit is best when vine-ripened, but certain varieties taste just as good when they're ripened at home. The trick is to choose a good kiwi to begin with. After that, you just set it on your kitchen counter and wait for the kiwi to...