We all reach for dryer sheets (maybe one too many) when we want our clothes to smell fragrant and feel soft straight out of the dryer. Adding the woven fibers coated in fabric softener, perfumes, and lubricants to the drum…
Whether you have houseplants or a vegetable garden, any amateur gardener knows that sometimes soil needs to be tinkered with in order to yield the best results. Nutrients get depleted, and sometimes what’s left for the roots to absorb isn’t…
Maintaining a garden can be a rewarding hobby that quite literally provides fruits for your labors. While sunlight, fertilization, and watering are all key routines for nourishing your growing crops, providing additional support for them like weed control and insulation…
Back when Longfellow romantically penned “Awake! it is the day,” he was brushing the mist off the sea and poking birds for a good sing song to announce the night is gone. Since then, we have lowered the bar of…
Antidepressants are commonly prescribed to treat the symptoms of depression and other mood disorders by influencing the way the brain produces serotonin and other neurotransmitters. Like any other medication, antidepressants must be taken only as prescribed. Taking too many can…
No one wants poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) in their yard, as the risk of exposure and infection is just too large. Unfortunately, this weed is hardy and persistent, growing in almost any conditions and crowding out other flora. So if…
While there may be some advantages to sleeping without a pillow, the risks greatly outweigh the potential benefits. That’s because pillows are designed to help keep your spine in a safe and healthy position by aligning your neck with the…
When you want to create a new lawn on your property, you probably know you have the option of planting grass seed or installing rolls of sod. However, there is one more option — hydroseeding — that has significant benefits…
Your brain controls your stomach and intestines. When you’re hungry, the brain activates your appetite and signals your digestive organs to prep your stomach for food, according to a 2009 study published in Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America. Similarly,…
Potatoes are undoubtedly an all-time favorite food, as the average American eats up to 125 potatoes annually. One of the most versatile root crops, these starches are a cuisine staple. From french fries to mashed potatoes to shepherd’s pie, potatoes are a…