ArcaMax

Drones look cool, but to animals, they can feel like predators or noisy intruders. Low, fast or unpredictable flights can cause birds to abandon nests, prompt mammals to stop feeding or hide (wasting energy), and even ...Read More

If your wedding gown is destined to stay in storage, why not let it do some good instead? Brides for a Cause accepts once-worn gowns and sells them to raise money for charity. With nearly 40,000 dresses sold and close to $...Read More

Using a full dishwasher is more water- and energy-efficient than cleaning by hand. But be sure to use your dishwasher properly. Using too much detergent doesn't get dishes and glassware cleaner; it actually leaves a film ...Read More

In the cold fall and winter months, your car's average miles per gallon can decrease by as much as 22%. The reason? Colder air is denser, which adds drag. But there's a bigger culprit: heat. All the energy used to warm the...Read More

Do you have a backyard compost pile? In the spring, summer and fall months, composting kitchen scraps and yard waste is an ecological way to use naturally occurring microbes to break down organic matter into beneficial ...Read More

The little stickers you see on produce at the store contain a code called a PLU, or a price lookup code, to help supermarkets accurately check out fruits and vegetables. The codes do have significance and can be helpful in...Read More