Chainsaws no longer just for the brawny and the pros
The home-improvement industry is taking the once-fearsome chain saw and redesigning it for weekenders and women.
New models weigh about 10 pounds, cost a couple hundred dollars, and are easy to start. With a little experience and effort, new users can cut up trees and branches that […]

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Ever since Roman chef Marcus Gavius Apicius recorded his recipe for fruit preserves in the first century, people have been enjoying jams and jellies on baked goods and morning toast.
And why not?  Jams and Jellies are not only a quick source of energy (and one that goes great with peanut butter), but also a relatively […]

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A rainbarrel could save 55,000 gallons of water per year
Rainwater collection has long been used in dry states and places where people are urged to conserve water.  With water bills rising, however, more people are turning to conserving rainwater to use on their gardens, to freshen sidewalks, and to wash their cars.
A rainbarrel could save […]

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Scientists are continually adding to what we know about the health benefits of various foods. For example:
Whole Grains: Don’t like broccoli? Eat whole grains instead. University of Minnesota researchers have discovered that whole grains deliver an army of phytonutrients that do almost as much as fruits and vegetables.
Cherries: They’re an all-natural pain reliever that may […]

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Truffles rank with caviar and champagne as icons of gourmet decadence. They have the same allure: part epicurean enjoyment, and part difficulty in acquisition. Truffles are actually a type of fungus that grows underground.
European truffles grow on the roots of oak trees. Oregon truffles grow at the base of Douglas firs. In Europe, specially trained […]

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