You can make a house with old, weather-beaten vinyl siding stop traffic with a new coat of a good-quality, acrylic latex exterior paint. We like water-based acrylic exterior paint because it goes on easily and has leveling properties, so it adheres to both smooth and textured surfaces. And the paint is flexible, so it withstands changes in the climate.
SUNDAY, May 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The last thing you want to invite to your Memorial Day cookout is foodborne illness.
Planning on squirting some ketchup on your hot dog at a barbecue this weekend? You may be seeing red.
In a nondescript office park in San Jose, California, ChargePoint Holdings Inc. runs a torture lab of sorts geared at fixing one of the EV transition’s most pressing problems: public charging stations that often don’t work.
One of the biggest benefits of walnut cat litter is that it’s an environmentally friendly choice. The walnut shells are biodegradable and natural, and as a food industry byproduct, they would otherwise go to waste.
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Stroll past the seasonal aisle at any grocery store this time of year and you'll find a shelf piled with plastic flip-flops, a box sprouting colorful pool noodles and a "sizzling sale" on grilling accessories.
Clearing old wooden pallets, crates, scraps of liner, unused piping and other materials will make space for a study of the best way to cleanup the pesticide-contaminated waste at AltEn.
The Appropriations Committee set the stage Thursday for a potential clash with Gov. Jim Pillen next week over three budget vetoes, accounting for less than half of his $119 million in vetoes.
President Joe Biden should prevent the construction of new carbon dioxide pipelines until changes to federal rules are adopted to increase their safety, opponents of the projects said Thursday. The call for an executive order to stall the projects comes as federal regulators consider changes to pipeline requirements and are set to hold a two-day […]
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The recession for electronics continued this spring as Best Buy reported same-store sales dropped a little more than 10% from last year.
I scan the media each week to keep abreast of all that has to do with building and remodeling homes, new tools and new technology in the trades. I also talk to dozens of homeowners. I can tell you that inflation and soaring interest rates are inspiring more and more homeowners to contemplate tackling home-improvement projects that two years ago they would have hired out.
LINCOLN — Cleaning up a mountain of contaminated waste corn at the former AltEn ethanol plant has entered a new phase — one that might send another controversial cargo to an Omaha-area landfill. Officials with NewFields, the company hired to lead the cleanup, announced plans this week for a pilot project to discover the best, […]
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The summer camping season is here! Cooking outdoors is a big part of the summer camping experience and one that can make lasting memories. Mak…
Commentary: Technology has created children who are more self-sufficient but also less capable.
Cattle receive a lot of negative press for releasing methane into the air. Now, researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are working …
Nearing the end of the session, Nebraska lawmakers on Tuesday passed more than a dozen bills that had been combined into two separate pieces o…
If you’re anxious or stressed, certain essential oils could calm your mind and body. Lavender oil is a popular pick to relieve tension. The light floral scent promotes a calming ambiance and restful sleep. If you’re not a fan of lavender, musky and floral ylang-ylang oil can also promote deep relaxation, while chamomile (like you'd find in Sleepytime Tea) can induce tranquility.
If you’re looking for an essential oil to diffuse while you tackle those work emails, try rosemary oil. The crisp, herby scent can sharpen your mental clarity and enhance your energy. Bright and citrusy lemon oil may also improve your cognitive performance. Lemon oil and rosemary oil smell great together, so consider blending them the next time you need a productivity boost.
Essential oils can be diffused throughout your home to provide mood-boosting benefits. Diluted oil may also be applied sparingly to the wrists for an extra boost of fragrance, but be sure to cut pure essential oils with an allergen-friendly oil like jojoba to prevent irritation.
Engineers who operate trains for Union Pacific will soon have much more predictable schedules that will allow them to plan when they are going to be off.
As the West grapples with a megadrought, its driest spell in at least 1,200 years, rising levels of arsenic — a known carcinogen — in Colorado’s San Luis Valley offer clues to what the future may hold.
Last week we rewatched the old movie "Hoosiers," which was filmed entirely in Indiana. According to one theory regarding the origin of the sta…
Here is a list of gifts from organizations will quite literally sustain the receiver long after the holiday is over.
The University of Chicago’s computing ambitions took a quantum leap forward Sunday with a commitment of $150 million in funding from IBM and G…
Owners of the Keystone pipeline knew a defect had formed years before the strain finally caused the pipeline to burst and flood a Kansas creek with oil last year. The Keystone pipeline, owned by TC Energy, burst near the Kansas-Nebraska border late last year, spilling almost 13,000 barrels of oil onto adjacent farmland and into […]
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