Mother Theresa once said, "Humility is the mother of all virtues; purity, charity, and obedience. It is in being humble that our love becomes real, devoted and ardent." These words ring true, but you don't have to be Mother Theresa, or...

Thermostats such as the Lux 500, the Smart Temp 9000, TX1500, Lux HP2110 are functional energy saving tools, but when the thermostat's schedule gets out of sync you could find yourself shivering unnecessarily. Follow these instructions to...

Goober peas, groundnuts, Arachis hypogaea — whatever you want to call it, the peanut is actually a legume and it sure is good when it's ground up into peanut butter. Delicious, versatile, and perfect in its simplicity, peanut butter is one...

Stew needs to be thick to have the best flavor and texture, but reaching the right consistency can be difficult. If your stew looks too watery, have no fear! You can thicken it by adding common starches, adding flour, pureeing part of the...

Financial abuse might be someone asking for money, gifts, your credit card, or wanting control of your accounts or property. It's hard to know how to respond to relatives who reach out for financial help. Helping family seems like the...

A good cookbook is often passed down from generation to generation. However, before cookbooks were commonly used, many household cooks used recipe cards to write down their meals. If you have a collection of these cards or of traditional...

For many adoptees, coming to terms with being adopted is a challenging process. Confusion, grief, and self-doubt are completely normal, so don't feel ashamed if you feel these or any other powerful emotions. Give yourself permission to...

An annuity is an insurance contract that takes the form of an investment. Annuities provide an income source with periodic payments for an agreed-upon period of time for the annuitant or their beneficiary, beginning now or at some point in...

Nondestructive testing helps companies use processes and materials in a safe and effective way without causing damage. It impacts many industries, including Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Aviation and Aeronautics, Automobile, Medical, and...

Being rejected by a girl is just another part of growing up. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Sometimes girls can be stubborn and pretend they don't like you for any number of reasons. In some cases they really mean no, but in...