The World's BEST Homemade Caramel Popcorn (Recipe With Pictures)

3/4 Cups Unpopped Popcorn Kernels (or a package of microwave popcorn) 1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Corn Syrup 1/4 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Vanilla OPTION: Nuts such as almonds, peanuts, walnut pieces, or whatever you...

How to Improve Your Flexibility

When it comes to physical fitness, there are four primary areas of concern.... Most often neglected on this list is flexibility, but the short and long term benefits of flexibility training are astounding, and you don't ever need to set foot in a gym. Here's how to improve your stretch...

Tips for a Low Maintenance Fish Tank

Aquariums have developed the reputation of being murky algae-covered death traps for fish. Unfortunately for many, busy lives do take over and the novelty of the new pet will fade over time and aquarium maintenance becomes a neglected household...

How to Reduce Your Waste

Chances are, you know garbage is bad. Landfills are the smelly armpits of humanity, and everyone knows it. So why are we still wasting so much stuff? Dragging that huge plastic garbage bag out to the curb...

How to Get Rid of Cat Urine Odour

Cat pee is among the most offensive odours on this earth, and one of the most difficult ones to get rid of. It seems completely immune to the usual household cleaners, and once it dries it can make your eyes water. There are three main situations...

The Difference Between Squirrels and Rats

An elderly woman enjoys sitting in her backyard on warm fall days, tossing peanuts on top of the closed barbecue lid for the squirrels. She likes watching the cute rodents scurry up to the house and nibble on...

How to Cook Perfect Asparagus

Asparagus, believe it or not, can actually be really tasty when roasted or steamed. If you're a little shy of the bitter taste and weird texture, try this: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup...

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Build Your Own Scratching Post

Unfortunately for cats, many people get fed up with destructive scratching behaviour and simply have their pet's paws mutilated in the barbaric veterinary procedure known as "declawing". What many people don't realize is that scratching is like...

Finishing Your Half-Finished Novel

You worked hard on your novel for a few months, you’ve got five or six solid chapters down and it’s looking good. Then you run into a tough plot decision. You go make some tea to help clear your head. You doodle. You surf the web, complain on...