The Easiest Way to Get Rid of the Musty Smell Coming From Your Car’s AC
Photo: daniiD (Shutterstock) When the weather gets hot, and you switch on the air conditioning in your car, you may find that in addition to the cool breeze, you’re also…
9 Weird Noises Your Houses Is Making and What They Mean
Most of us like our houses to be quiet, peaceful places, but we also accept that no house is perfectly silent. While a creaking floor or a noisy radiator might…
Five Types of Garden Hoses (and Which You Should Choose)
You probably don’t give your hose a lot of thought until it starts leaking, at which point you are reminded how weirdly expensive hoses are, and how little you’ve previously…
Basic Car Maintenance and Repairs You Can (and Should) Do Yourself
I have never been particularly interested in cars—they are merely things that exist to get me from point A to point B, and are often overpriced and beleaguered by expensive…
When You Might Need a French Drain (and How to Build One Yourself)
If you’re looking to harness the power of water at your will, French drains are the way. Whether you have water pooling in areas outside when it rains, areas of…
Your Brick House Needs Weep Hole Covers
If you learn anything after buying a house, it’s this: Water is your enemy. Every day, in a surprisingly wide variety of ways, water is infiltrating your house and trying…
Save on Your Electric Bill by Creating a ‘Climate Zone’ at Home
Heating and cooling units increase in efficiency every year, but most of us are living with older units and in leaky, older buildings or in new “open floor plans.” At…
You Can Get Rid of Mold on Your Roof (and Stop It From Coming Back)
With the exception of a few pungent cheeses, mold isn’t something you want anywhere in or on your home. It tends to be the sign of a larger structural or…
Don’t Let Rain Water Ruin Your Garage
Photo: TinoFotografie (Shutterstock) If you’ve noticed a lot of moisture—or worse, a puddle—in your garage, you might understandably be worried. But some causes can be fixed easily, and without major…
Indian-Origin Professor To Lead “Best And Brightest” Scientists In US’s Texas
Dr Ganesh Thakur, currently vice president of TAMEST, will be named the president in 2025Houston: Ganesh Thakur, an Indian-origin professor in the US, has been appointed as the vice president…