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How to Fix a Sweaty Toilet: Condensation on Toilet Tank

June 8th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you’ve noticed what happens to an iced drink on a humid summer day, you’ll have an idea why your toilet is sweaty. When warm, damp air hits a cold surface, condensation forms. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Get Kids to Save Energy

June 7th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Kids have more important things to think about than turning off the lights. But discovering the lights blazing in an empty room for the umpteenth time is enough to make any parent scream, especially when the power bill arrives.

The good news is, you can train your kids about the importance of saving energy right from the start. Here’s great advice from some of our favorite bloggers who know a thing or three about kids. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Save 20% to 40% on Your Kitchen Remodel

June 6th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

The national median cost for a complete kitchen renovation is a nothing-to-sneeze-at $60,000, according to the “2015 Remodeling Impact Report” from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Still, you can get the job done for less — much less — without forgoing anything on your wish list. Read the rest of this entry »

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Should You Be Paid for Housework?

June 5th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Do you think husbands should pay stay-at-home wives for housework?

It’s a burning question in India, where its Ministry of Women and Child Development is considering a draft bill that would require men to pay a percentage of their salaries to compensate wives for the work they do around the house. Read the rest of this entry »

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Stink Bug Invasion! It’s as Bad as You Think

June 2nd, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

An army of stink bugs has marched into 38 states, and the federal government is scrambling to find ammunition to take them down.

Brown marmorated stink bugs, a Chinese import, are invading homes, orchards, and vineyards; eating fruit, buzzing overhead, and staying warm until they can emerge and lay eggs in spring. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Ultimate in Fireplace Bling

June 1st, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Has the romantic charm of your gas fireplace cooled off? Has the crackle of the flames (okay, gas fireplaces sort of hiss) lost their je ne sais quoi?
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