Although some carpet steamers and cleaners have a suction mechanism to remove the cleaning fluid and water from your carpet after cleaning the area, you should only use them for steaming or cleaning a carpet and never use them like a vacuum cleaner. Can I use my portable or handheld…
Garlic is known to have positive biological effects on your immune system, cardiovascular system, cancers, and other conditions. It’s also known to slow the growth of the Candida fungus that causes yeast infections. Garlic is known to have positive biological effects on your immune system, cardiovascular system, cancers, and other…
Studies on familial cases of lung cancer have provided evidence for hereditary transmission of lung cancer from one generation to the next generation. Approximately 8% of lung cancers are inherited or occur as a result of a genetic predisposition (82,87). Your overall risk is still very low. Having a parent…
Beautyberry serves as a crucial food source for many wild species, particularly birds and deer. The berries are also edible to humans, although should be consumed in small amounts. Raw berries are edible, but generally are used to make jellies and wines. Not only is beauty berry not poisonous, it…
Chronic use of alcohol can lead to damage to the gastrointestinal tract, and this can result in chronic issues with diarrhea. Binge drinking enhances all of the aforementioned described effects and can result in diarrhea occurring more often after alcohol binges. Chronic use of alcohol can lead to damage to…
End of dialog window. My 16 foot runabout’s bilge pump will drain the group 24 battery in 2-3 months on the lift, with normal rainfall. I have two batteries, keep one in reserve, and put a charger on the other every month or so. If in the water, I’d keep…
Mirin (Rice Wine) Although rice wine is essentially rice vinegar without the acid, it’s not our top choice as a substitute for rice vinegar. It does add a similar umami flavor, and can be substituted for rice vinegar in a pinch, but it will add significant sweetness to your dish.…
Ceramic or stone tile: In most cases, vinyl plank flooring can be installed directly over ceramic tile. Because wide seams between ceramic tiles can create dips in the vinyl flooring, cracked or missing tiles should be fixed. Any cracks or chips in your ceramic tile can also create problems with…
Have you ever wondered, “Can someone tell if I opened their email?” If so, you’re not alone. Email read receipts can be tricky to trace. It’s possible for a sender to see whether you opened their message, so they can see which links you clicked. That way, they can target…
Seeing an endocrinologist can help you lose weight by first helping you regulate the hormones in your body, allowing your metabolism to absorb and expend energy more efficiently. Your doctor may recommend medications for obesity, which include (in alphabetical order): liraglutide, naltrexone-bupropion, orlistat, phentermine, phentermine-topiramate, semaglutide, and setmelanotide. Bariatric physicians…