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 Biggest Air Leak in Your House You Don’t Know About

May 26th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Have you caulked windows and replaced weatherstripping on your doors? Good for you. But if you think you’ve sealed up air leaks, you’re in for a shock. Read the rest of this entry »

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Should Your Grass Clippings Go Up in Smoke?

May 25th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

What’s going up in smoke in California these days?

If you answered “grass,” you’re right — although in this case it’s the kind you cut with a lawn mower.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Save Money With a Fireplace Insert

May 17th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Sitting before a crackling fire may be your favorite winter warm-up, but an old-fashioned fireplace isn’t only an inefficient heating source, it also can create high levels of smoke inside and outside your home. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Prevent Water Damage

May 1st, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Water damage is the No. 1 culprit that weakens your home’s foundation and the very core that holds your house together.

You’ve heard about core strength for your body. Well, water damage hits at the core strength of your house, eventually causing serious structural damage. Damp wood invites termites and carpenter ants; plus, it causes mold and mildew. Read the rest of this entry »

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