Burgers, hot dogs, steaks, ribs, marinated chicken, barbecue, and even the occasional vegetables. These are just a few things that are amazing when they're fresh off of a hot grill. I could go on, but you're not here for cooking tips. However, if you're...

If you live in a suburban neighborhood, you've likely noticed how easy it is to spot the one family on the block that hasn't mowed their lawn recently. While you're probably doing your best not to be judgmental, it's a fact that we're built to notice things like...

There are millions and millions of different types of insects out there. However, one of the more common types of insects - that can cause issues ranging from a minor annoyance to a severe need for hospitalization - is the wasp.  Bees and wasps are often mistaken...

Believe it or not, having the term "green" in a product name may not always be ideal. For example, "green lumber" refers to wood that has been dried naturally, and not in a kiln. This kind of lumber is definitely beneficial for some uses, but when used in the...

TOXICODENDRON! Does that word strike fear in your heart? Probably not, but maybe it should! The word toxicodendron comes from two Greek words that literally translate to "poison tree" in English. Maybe you already guessed it - we're talking about poison ivy, oak, or...

One of the results of this pandemic has been an increased awareness of who and what we come into physical contact with. In some cases,  businesses have installed touchless fixtures in their restrooms. While touchless fixtures are by no means "new", this...

Were you thinking of selling your home just before this pandemic hit? If so, you may be understandably worried about how the real estate market is being affected and will be affected by the pandemic. However, here are two things that can help you feel a bit better...

In the past few months, there has been a tremendous increase in the amount of people who are working from home. Whether that's the case for you, or if your family is just staying at home, this increase in activity around your house may have some hidden costs. Think...

Now that we're facing a pandemic, ordinary activities that we used to not spend a second thought on require extra planning and creativity because they may present a risk to our health. One example of this is shopping; just getting groceries these days can require a...

How many objects do you touch every day? Most people pay little to no attention to things like that. In the circumstances we're finding ourselves, though, most people are paying more attention to ways that we may be exposing ourselves to germs and viruses. When you...