Typically, we rely on everything from metal wreath holders to staples, nails and even thumbtacks to hang holiday wreaths on the door, yet each of these familiar methods causes leaves scars on the door. Family Handyman
Wreath Hanging Hack Typically, we rely on everything from metal wreath holders to staples, nails, and even thumbtacks to hang holiday wreaths on the door, yet each of these familiar methods causes leaves scars on the door.
A camshaft uses egg-shaped “cams” to open and close engine valves (one cam per valve), while a crankshaft converts “cranks” (the up/down motion of the pistons) to rotational motion.
What Is a Camshaft? Located in the “top end” of an engine, the camshaft is a critical part of the valve train that allows air and fuel to enter the combustion chamber (the space above a piston) and exhaust gases out after they burn.
No matter how well you free chocolates from their aluminum wrappers, there’s a good chance you’re still ingesting some metal. Not because any of the aluminum has stuck around, but because research has shown that cadmium and lead — two heavy metals connected to a bevy of health problems, especially for growing children — are common in dark chocolate.
A recent Consumer Reports study found that each of 28 different popular dark chocolate bars tested contained cadmium and lead.
At long last, Volkswagen has finally announced the all-electric version of their VW microbus — dubbed the VW ID. Buzz — is coming stateside. The seven-passenger bus resembles the iconic vehicle of the swinging sixties but features some modern tech and touches that plant it firmly in the future.
The VW Buzz has been riding along European roads since 2022. The American version, which will be available to purchase in 2024, will be 10-inches longer and have three rows instead of two (The Buzz is 194.
Not all fast food establishments are the same. When customers are polled about their overall level of happiness, some perform better than others. The chicken fast food franchise Chick-fil-A, which is notably closed on Sundays but almost always has a lengthy line at the drive-thru every other day of the week, is one that consistently receives high honors in these surveys.
In-N-Out Burger is another fast food restaurant with a well-known lengthy wait.
There is a lot of chaos in raising children. Whether you have one kid or five-plus, trying to juggle everything will inevitably land you in some chaotic crisis that can be easily overwhelming. Comedian Chris Distefano is a dad to three kids, and he recently shared how he has switched up his morning routine to make the weekday mornings far less stressful — and it's brilliant.
In a recent episode of his podcast, Chrissy Chaos, Distefano talked about the “very tough"
The presence of pesky insects can often put a damper on outdoor fun. While there are plenty of commercial insect repellents available, many of us are wary of the harsh chemicals they contain. Spraying them on our skin or in the air we breathe doesn’t feel like the healthiest choice.
That’s why, as a master herbalist, I’ve turned to making my own DIY insect repellent using natural ingredients like clove oil.
Pink mold, also known by the more derogatory name pink slime, doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Sure, it’s a household nuisance most commonly found in bathrooms. But that can be a plus, as Lina DeSilva, founder of Toronto Shine Cleaning, says.
“What if pink mold serves as a bio-alert, signaling it’s time to focus on our home’s health?” she says.
Good point. Especially since the pigment that gives this “mold” its pink color has historic medical applications.
Netflix’s Worst Roommate Ever has brought four harrowing stories that will certainly make you think twice before getting a roommate. One such story is of Texas native Callie Quinn who visited Chile after college. There she meets Danish marathon runner Youssef Khater, a housemate who almost ended up taking her life back in 2011.
So where is Callie Quinn now? What is her story? Read all of it below.
Callie Quinn On Worst Roommate Ever Callie Quinn is the victim of one of the subjects Youssef Khater from Netflix’s true-crime series Worst Roommate Ever.