Escaping the deep grooves of a life rut requires willpower, planning, and resolve. You can save yourself. Learning to identify the bad situations and behaviors that keep you feeling low is the first step in a significant transformation...

Your guide to staying safe in any building during any crisis When an emergency such as a fire, flood, or gas leak breaks out you need to be prepared to evacuate. Whether you're at school, in the workplace, or in any other public space,...

Dividing up household chores can often be a point of contention among couples. Often one person may feel like they end up doing more or all of the chores themselves without much help from their partner. This can lead to resentment and...

During the summer months, many bats build nests in trees, beneath bridges, or even inside buildings. If you notice a lot of bats in your area, or notice a lot of bugs you want bats to get rid of, you may consider putting up a bat house for...

If you're looking for absolute freedom, going off the grid may be the lifestyle for you! Living off the grid means living without connections to public utilities like sewer, water, and electrical lines. It also usually means living a...

Femininity is cultural and often created socially. This leads to certain assumptions regarding what appears to be feminine or masculine. How you become more feminine depends largely on your self-definition and feelings about gender...

Bay leaves grow on a bay laurel tree, which can be found outdoors in the natural ground or planted in large containers (do not confuse with other laurels,whose leaves are poisonous). People cook with bay leaves in order to season their...

Martial law occurs when a military assumes the responsibility of governance. The rights of citizens are usually limited during martial law, and democratic processes are eliminated in favor of authoritarian power. Though it may not be easy,...

Ghost shrimp are interesting, low-maintenance aquatic pets. Also known as glass shrimp, translucency is their most recognizable trait. They're fairly hardy, and you'll just need to ensure the water's temperature, chemical, pH, and oxygen...

The difference between walking away and becoming tomorrow's newspaper headline is how well you are prepared to protect yourself in a bad situation. You can prepare some simple techniques to defend yourself before and during an attack,...