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Fireplace ashes may help summer garden thrive

With record cold gripping much of North America this winter, many who find themselves with an abundance of fireplace ashes are wondering whether they can use them in the garden. Wood ashes from burned untreated wood can be beneficial for your plants — but with a few caveats. Ashes ...

Preserve your pile: Carpet maintenance tips

Carpeting adds warmth and comfort underfoot, but residential carpeting is a significant financial investment. Homeowners should do all they can to ensure carpeting remains in good condition for as long as possible. According to the Carpet and Rug Institute, properly maintained carpet may ...

A guide to growing thriving plants indoors

Lush greenery can add a sense of calm to many homes and bringing it indoors can help transform nearly any room into a relaxing oasis. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just beginning your indoor gardening journey, this guide can help you get started – and succeed in – growing ...

GLP-1 pill offers new weight-loss option

Patients wishing for an alternative to weight loss drug injections now have another option. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a daily pill form of Wegovy, making it the first oral GLP-1 available on the market for weight loss. Manufacturer Novo Nordisk called the ...

Cold and flu season arrives each year, whether we want it or not. Though there might be little people can do to avoid catching a cold or coming down with the flu, certain approaches can make it easier to get through a bout with either illness. Flu vaccinations have been found to lessen the ...

Marcus Samuelsson has a recipe he calls true comfort food. It's an oxtail pepperpot recipe from his cookbook, "The Rise." This is a traditional Caribbean dish, mainly from Guyana, that combines oxtail and dumplings in a rich gravy. The gravy is flavored with cinnamon, brown sugar, hot chiles, ...