Start with your shovel. If you have a snow blower, you shouldn’t have a problem blowing away soft, fluffy snow. But once it’s crusty and frozen, you’ll need to change tactics. Use a shovel to break the mound into smaller chunks that you can toss aside or that will fit into the snow blower’s intake…
It depends. Composite decks from brands such as TimberTech and Trex often resist deep staining and clean nicely with a light scrub, followed by a rinse with a garden hose. But if that isn’t enough, check the terms of the warranty to make sure pressure-washing won’t void it. Decks made from South American hardwoods, such…
Check for certification. A quality mechanic and shop should be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). To become certified, technicians need to pass one or more of ASE’s 52 tests. To remain ASE Certified, the technician must be retested every five years. Check with the Better Business Bureau. Auto repair shops…
Video doorbells are great for keeping an eye on the entrance to your home, but what about your backyard? Or your driveway? To monitor those areas, you need outdoor security cameras. These security cameras are weatherproof, and most run on rechargeable batteries, allowing you to mount them almost anywhere, even to a tree (provided it’s…
But in 2023, we moved from food-inspired aesthetics to actually wanting to look like food, with trends like cinnamon cookie butter hair, blueberry milk nails, and glazed doughnut skin. Today, anything goes: Velveeta hair dye, dill-pickle-flavored lube, and Hellman’s parfum de mayonnaise—the rule seems to be the more unhinged, the better. For millennials and zillennials,…
We have tested some other routers we like and have several more in the queue. These aren’t as great as the picks above but are worth considering. Vodafone Pro II from £39 a month: Folks in the UK looking for a new internet service provider (ISP) should check out Vodafone’s Pro II. While ISPs have…
The vast majority of additional features on the 500—including Jabra’s SoundScape speech clarity technology, top-tier support from professional audiologists, and even the choice of five colors— haven’t changed in any detectable way. A single button on either aid still controls volume (up with the right button, down with the left) and choice of four operational…
GMC is refreshing the Yukon for 2025. Updates for the large, three-row SUV include new headlights, grille, and lower front fascia. The modernized interior has a giant portrait-oriented 16.8-inch infotainment screen, while the reviled and distracting push-button gear selector has been replaced by a steering column stalk. The 355-hp, 5.3-liter V8 and 420-hp, 6.2-liter V8…
Any of these dangerous situations can be even riskier for a baby if the caregiver falls asleep. It’s also dangerous to place the pillow into another sleep environment, like a crib, bassinet, or play yard. Experts say the most important thing to know about using a nursing pillow safely is to never, ever use it…
“You can fool yourself into thinking those ‘fun size’ packages are small, so you can eat a lot of them,” says Amy Keating, R.D., a CR nutritionist. But calories and added sugars can add up fast To help you keep your consumption in check, we calculated the exact amount of 22 trick-or-treat favorites you can…
