The answer, unfortunately, is YES. The families of four dead from Legionnaires’ disease and 141 infected people can blame a hot tub display at the Mountain State Fair in North Carolina, according to state health officials. Legionella pneumophilia, the bacteria that lives in pooled water and infects those who inhale water droplets containing the bacteria, […]
Whether you just bought a house or you have lived there for a while, the fastest way to increase your home’s value is by making a plan. You will fare better if upgrades are made intentionally and not on impulse. Home improvement projects cost about 20 to 25 cents on the dollar. The other 75 […]
There are so many pumpkin beers on the shelves these days that it’s difficult to figure out what’s a trick and what’s a treat. The editors at Thrillist have done the tough work of drinking the best pumpkin beers in America to ensure your next six-pack is full of pumpkin spice and everything nice. Two […]
Millions of Americans could be looking to sell their homes in the next year. But will the ongoing trade war between the United States and China get in their way? According to a new survey of 1,400 homeowners from personal finance website NerdWallet, as many as 12.1 million homeowners plan to sell their primary residence […]
Are your allergies driving you crazy this time of year? There are a whole slew of common household errors that could be upping your allergen ante. Here’s how to control the dust, mold, pollen and other contaminants that are making you sneeze. 1. Wearing Shoes Inside the House. Not only is wearing shoes indoors […]
Google has revealed the key details that were conspicuously missing from its March announcement of the new Stadia game streaming service. Namely, what the heck we’re going to be able to play, how much we’ll pay, and when we can get started with the exciting new service — which beams high-end console and PC games […]
With October 31 right around the corner, it is past time to start curating your candy offerings – for the kiddos and “big kids” alike. With these tasty picks from Good Housekeeping now available on your supermarket shelves, no one will walk away disappointed. Hershey’s Glow in the Dark. Scared of the dark? The latest […]
Kim Kardashian West may have only launched her new shapewear business SKIMS a mere month ago, but the reality-star-turned-entrepreneur is wasting no time in expanding its offering. Overnight, the KKW Beauty owner announced that she’s expanding her shapewear offering to include loungewear and intimates. Taking to social media to announce the news (because, where […]
Reuters reports that Samsung has released a patch for the Galaxy S10 and Note 10’s fingerprint reader, fixing a problem discovered by The Sun that could allow anyone’s fingerprints to be used to unlock an S10 with certain types of screen protectors attached. According to Android Central, the update is only available for S10 and […]
It’s a question staring many homeowners in the face. Here is how to tell if there is more value for you in fixing up, or moving on. First, estimate your costs to buy a new home. Add up the realtor and home selling costs (packing, moving and the new loan financing). Don’t forget hidden […]