Apples are one of the two most popular fruits available in the United States. There’s that old adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” and that may have people eating apples more or it may just be the flavor, availability, and convenience.  Fresh apples are one of my favorite parts of my favorite …

If you’ve ever needed to quickly chill a warm drink in a glass bottle, you’re probably already aware that the freezer will do the trick. But if you happen to forget that you put your drink in there, you might end up with a shattered bottle. Is this outcome due to the properties of glass …

So you got your hands on some new utensils. Straying away from metal or wood, you’ve opted for silicone. For some people who have been using silicone for years, they’ve got care down pat. But do you find yourself wondering if you can put those new utensils in the dishwasher? The short answer is yes, …

In our house, pizza is a favorite Friday night meal for our family. It’s relatively cheap, incredibly convenient, and requires very little cleanup. I really don’t even need to mention the best part about pizza, which is that it’s simply delicious. While takeout pizza shouldn’t require any heating in the oven, the same can’t be …

Paper towels are a convenience item that’s a daily staple for many of us, including me and my family. Although we use cloth towels when cleaning up large messes, we always resort to paper towels for just about anything else. We have always thrown our paper towels right in the trash bin, but as we’ve …

When it comes to having a semblance of order within our society, we typically look to our law enforcement agencies to help keep things in balance. We have all seen situations where there are riots and things seemingly get out of control, as well as times where we see a little bit too much force being …

Although we’ve become less and less reliant on the mail system with advances in technology, there are still numerous occasions when it make sense to send something through snail mail. Whether you’re paying your bills, sending out wedding invitations, or mailing thank you letters, the mailing system still makes sense for plenty of us in …

My entire life, I’ve had terrible allergies. Cats, dogs, pollen, you name it. All year long, it never stops. As you can imagine, I go through a lot of tissues. I’ve always thrown my tissues right in the trash, but honestly, I’ve never questioned whether or not this is the best place for them. It …

Fruit flies get to me a little more than most people, I think. When I was in college, I lived in an apartment that had a major fruit fly problem. There were literally swarms of them in our kitchen at one point in time. I remember trying all sorts of methods, including opening the doors …

Whether your home feels safe or not, it’s never a bad idea to have some hidden safe ideas to explore because even if you do have a state-of-the-art wall safe, it’s likely going to be noticeable. In the event of home invasions when a burglar knows there’s a safe there for valuables, they’ll demand you …