Fire ants! Just the name is enough to make you wince. They are one of the first initiations most new residents receive when they move here fro…
Health care in retirement is a big-ticket item. Experts estimate that an average 65-year-old retired couple in 2021 would need about $300,000 in after-tax savings earmarked for health care costs…
In short, yes, cleaning products can expire: “Like many products purchased at the grocery store, cleaning products can degrade over time,” says Brian Sansoni, senior vice president of communications, outreach and membership at the American Cleaning Institute.
Expired surface cleaning sprays and dishwashing liquids likely won’t damage the surfaces they’re intended to be used on, but they simply won’t clean as effectively. You may have to use a little more of the product or clean for longer to get the same results.
I’m right infrequently enough that I like to point it out when it happens. This time, I wasn’t only right. I was downright prophetic.
If you look closely at your cleaning supplies, you’ll notice that many of them are printed with an expiration date. But if we’re being honest, most of us likely don’t check this fine print. The next time you’re embarking on a big cleaning spree, check the expiration date or manufacture date on that bottle of bleach, cleaning spray and dishwashing liquid you’ve had stashed in the cabinet for years. If you find they are past their prime, follow the steps below to dispose of them safely.
Two leading toy company CEOs said they fear their supply chain woes and the resulting inflated prices will mean many children won't get the toys they want for Christmas.
Get every single drop out of your cleaning products by using this tip from @athomewithshannon. Putting marbles in the bottom of your spray bottles helps the solution rise up.
Toymaker Mattel, whose brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and American Girl, said it's raising prices in the second half of the year in the run-up to the holiday shopping season.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has a new online resource for people interested in selling food products at farmers markets in Texas.
Bioplastics — biodegradable plastics made from biological substances rather than petroleum — can be created in a more economical and environme…
For the past several years, fly populations on cattle have been significant beginning in late April, then increasing to peak populations in Au…
Direct beef purchases from the farm continue to be an emerging trend as consumers want to know both the story and faces behind the products th…
When my eldest son started high school, our whole family looked forward to the new experiences he had ahead of him. Imagine our disappointment and concern when he told us that his first three weeks of high school had been marked by numerous invitations to vape with some of his new classmates. Unfortunately, this experience is not uncommon across our country. E-cigarettes, or “vapes” as they ...
Jessica Biel has launched Kinderfarms, a brand new health and wellness brand for families.
Volleman’s Family Farm in Gustine recently announced its products, including glass-bottled milk, can now be found at Producer's Cooperative in Bryan.
Buff City Soap opened a location at Jones Crossing in College Station on June 24.
It’s a seller’s market in real estate, which means that buyers have much to feel anxious about. But sellers have reasons to lose sleep, too. What if they make an…
It’s a seller’s market in real estate, which means that buyers have much to feel anxious about. But sellers have reasons to lose sleep, too. What if they make an…
Niche market for ranch-raised beef on the rise Direct beef purchases from the farm continue to be an emerging trend as consumers want to know …
Lenny Kravitz was always consumed by the idea of being a musician, and his ambition strengthened when he saw his idols, The Jackson 5, in concert.
Not a week goes by that I don’t get a question at the Ask Tim page on AsktheBuilder.com about cleaning this or that household surface. As it turns out, I happen to know lots about cleaning things.
If you’re looking for an affordable pressure cooker, keep reading for the best budget pressure cookers available.
The columnists on today’s Opinions page are addressing the question: “Should menthol cigarettes be banned?”
Lego's first ever LGBTQ-themed set is named "Everyone Is Awesome."