ArcaMax

Before cold weather arrives, use a candle to check your windows for sneaky drafts. Slowly move the flame or smoke around the edges of the window frame. If the flame flickers or the smoke suddenly wavers, outdoor air may be...Read More

Do you want your clothes to dry more quickly, and use less energy in the process? It might be time to shorten the dryer vent hose. That long, metal, accordionlike tube that connects from the wall to the dryer is often too ...Read More

When you get your fresh produce home, it's not a good idea to rinse it if you're not planning to eat it right away. Wet fruits and vegetables are more prone to bacterial buildup, and excess moisture can cause them to go ...Read More

You might wonder: Why clean your coffee grinder, if the only thing you're using it for is coffee? Over time, the natural oils and leftover particles from whole coffee beans can turn the inside of your coffee grinder rancid...Read More

When you get a cut or scrape, it's imperative to keep it clean and protect it by using a bandage. But did you know the majority of bandages are made from plastic and are not biodegradable (and obviously not recyclable)? ...Read More

When shopping for clothes, skip virgin polyester whenever possible, along with other petroleum-based synthetics, such as acrylic and nylon. These fabrics are made from fossil fuels, don't readily biodegrade, and can shed ...Read More