The Fen Raft Spider, once teetering on the edge of extinction, has made a triumphant return to the UK’s wetlands, thanks to a 15-year-long conservation project. Once scarce, these rare spiders—often the size of a human hand—are now thriving in restored habitats. The efforts of dedicated conservationists have revived their population from the brink, marking...
Prunes, also known as dried plums, have been cherished for centuries for their remarkable health benefits. There are many ways to enjoy prunes, from eating them as-is to cooking with them. One of the best ways to experience the goodness of prunes is by indulging in a warm or chilled cup of prune compote. This...
Millions of Americans are turning to herbal supplements to improve their health and well-being. However, recent research has shed light on the potential risks associated with some popular herbal supplements. These are the dangers of certain herbal supplements, including turmeric, green tea extract, ashwagandha, black cohosh, red yeast rice, and Garcinia cambogia, and their potential...
LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, was founded by Tom Sullivan in 1993 and by 2020 had more than 400 retail locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, headed in Richmond, Virginia. Sadly, the company has announced its plans to close all retail locations. LL Flooring is “Liquidating” Purportedly, LL Flooring filed for bankruptcy in recent weeks and...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can cause discomfort and affect your quality of life. While medical treatments are essential, incorporating home remedies may help alleviate symptoms and improve your overall well-being. Here are ten remedies that you can try at home. Warm Baths with Epsom Salt Taking a warm bath can be soothing...
As most of the northern hemisphere moves into its coldest months of the year, heating systems are being turned on and in many cases, space heaters are being pulled out of storage. According to firefighters, these are some items that you should never plug into a power strip. Space Heaters: The Item You Should Never...
Kitchen storage is a constant battle in any home. Where do you store all of your oddly-shaped baking trays or mismatched Tupperware? Do you try and shove them in that deep corner cabinet, only to have to pull out everything that gets put in front of them each time you need to use them? Or...
Are you wanting to update the floors in your home in a beautiful but inexpensive way? This DIY penny floor just might be the design that you need. Not only is it absolutely stunning, but it only costs, well, pennies! DIY Mosaic Penny Floor Kat Von D posted on Facebook about her penny floor room....
Let’s say you were given a stack of photos of women and you were asked to rate them on their beauty. How will you judge them? Perhaps you will look for smooth skin, full lashes, straight teeth, a slim build, curves in the right places, a contoured face, a small nose, voluminous hair, or any...
A phone jammed into your skin-tight jeans pocket typically has more freedom. Many endure the discomfort as though sleeping with these sheets is the eleventh commandment. Seriously, take it off and live life your life to the fullest. In case you’re wondering, a top sheet is that flat sheet that sits between your duvet and...
Admit it, you’ve jumped and screamed when a spider has crawled along the floor next to your foot. Whether you’re a spider-lover or not, we’ve all done it. Humans are biologically hardwired to fear these creepy crawlies, it’s how we’ve survived and thrived as a species. But, before you grab that rolled-up piece of newspaper,...
Owning a home in the United States is no easy venture. The statement ‘buying a house’ has taken on a whole new meaning over the years. It’s rarely seen when people buy a home all at once. Nearly everyone – except the wealthy few – has to make down payments and pay a mortgage for...