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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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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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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