Tag: cleaning, evergreen, Life Skills, Plants
The best way to get rid of leaves this fall
Fall is here, and with it one of the most dreaded of chores: wrangling dead leaves. For any yard-owners thinking, “There must be a...
The best workout apps for all kinds of exercise
The best workout apps will save you time and (often) money, and many include social features that allow you to get some of the in-person...
The benefits of barefoot shoes: A beginner’s guide
If you think you need over-cushioned, over-supportive, and over-engineered footwear for everything from running errands to running trails,...
2 ways of knowing if there are PFAS in your drinking water
Ever since the US started churning out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the 1940s, these long-lived toxic chemicals have...
6 tick-borne diseases you really don’t want to get
Tick season is not only starting sooner—it’s becoming a year-round event. While April through September are usually the most active...
A beginner-friendly guide to the perfect push-up
With all the exercise machines at the gym and countless number of workout videos online, it can feel intimidating about where to start....
A guide to the muscles you forget to exercise
TO MAINTAIN a healthy level of physical fitness, everyone should commit to at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise or strength...
How to use science to remove sticker residue
If you’re reading this, you’ve either encountered several pages claiming they know exactly how to remove sticker residue, or this is...
9 native grasses that will revitalize your sad, water-wasting lawn
The most irrigated crop in the US isn’t a particularly tasty one. Nationwide, lawn grass takes up a total area bigger than the size of...
How to get rid of mice and keep them away
There’s a scritching sound in the darkened bedroom. Your eyes spring open, your breathing rapid and shallow, with every muscle tensed and...
