The Right Type of Ice Melt to Buy for Your Home and Climate

It's still pretty cold out there, and there's plenty of ice and snow about. If you need some ice melt to keep your driveway, sidewalk, or other paved areas clean and slip-free, you have tons of options. Thankfully, Consumer Reports has this graphic that shows what you should buy based on temperature, need, and surface. » 3/06/14 4:30am 3/06/14 4:30am


If you're about to fly somewhere for Thanksgiving, you're probably dreading the possibility that you'll catch a bug along the way. And with good reason: Many people come down with something nasty in the days following an airplane flight. Why does this happen, and how can you keep yourself from getting sick? » 11/26/13 2:34pm 11/26/13 2:34pm

Can I Leave My Gadgets In a Cold or Hot Car?

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If you like to nurse your cocktails and enjoy them but hate how diluted they get as your ice starts to melt, this tip from the folks at The Kitchn can keep your tasty beverages flavorful and delicious even as the ice melts: make your ice out of tonic water instead of tap water. If your cocktail already calls for… » 5/07/12 4:30am 5/07/12 4:30am

Make Your Own Sinus-Clearing Shower Tablets for Cheap, Effective…

You may have seen those pricey tablets in your local drugstore or pharmacy that you're supposed to put in the bottom of your shower while you wash up. As the tablet dissolves under the hot water, they're supposed to release fragrance and vapors to help clear your nose and throat, offering you a little allergy or… » 4/05/12 4:00am 4/05/12 4:00am