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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Get the Kitchen You Want for Less

May 29th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

1. White Kitchens

White kitchens are classic and clean looking (at least in pictures). And if Pinterest is an accurate gauge, white kitchens, white cabinets, white marble counters, and white subway tile backsplashes are swooned over as much as white wedding dresses. But, there’s no need to redo the whole kitchen. 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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How to Insulate a Garage Door

May 24th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Garage door insulation can make your life warmer, cooler, and quieter. It lowers energy bills, acts as a barrier between you and street noise, and brightens an otherwise dreary space.

Garage door insulation is an easy DIY project; it’ll cost you about $200 to insulate two 9-foot-wide doors. Read the rest of this entry »

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