Author: Latisha Coomes

‍If you have a plastic bathtub, you may find some of its stains annoying and hard to remove. They may be small but they can spoil the look of your bathtub. Fortunately, this is something that you can fix yourself at home with just a little bit of effort and patience. If there are mildew or mold stains, some bleach will do the trick. However, if it’s scorch marks or dye stains caused by cosmetics or hair dye, things get slightly more challenging. These stubborn stains require an extra step in cleaning up. Here are some tips on how to…

Rats are small animals that can squeeze into the tiniest of gaps to access your home. They love exploring hidden spaces and nesting in hidden corners. The attic, basement, kitchen, or perhaps even the crawl space is a perfect location for rats to nest. They will look for any location where they feel safe and secure from predators. Rats are also natural homeowners because they leave no mess behind when they move out; you won’t find chewed-up furniture, ripped wallpaper, or urine stains from rats like you would with mice. Once rats have moved into your home, it can feel…

‍Thinking of getting that skunk to come back? Maybe it’s because the smell you got when it sprayed you is just so…indescribable. But how do you get rid of that pungent odor? We know, you want your house to smell like a spa again, not like an old gym locker. Here are some tips on how to get rid of that skunk smell. With a little bit of effort, there are ways to remove the skunk odor from your home once and for all. Whether you rent or own your home, these techniques will help get rid of the stink…

Do you have a car but not another car? Maybe you don’t. Maybe you live in an urban area where it’s not easy to find other people with cars. Or maybe you are just unlucky. But no matter the reason, you now find yourself with a dead battery in your car and no other way to start it. Even if you do have another car, it’s probably going to be at least a little bit of trouble for that other driver if you ask them to come over and start your engine for you every time you park somewhere and…

Having an elaborate set of piercings can be a bold statement, but it can also cause complications in certain professions. The military is one such profession where the potential for risk is much higher than in most other careers. Following a code of conduct and dress code is crucial to the operations of any military branch. In addition to this, many factors like your appearance, hygiene, and attitude will influence your acceptance into any branch of service. Because of this, prospective recruits need to be aware if they are likely to encounter complications when applying. Check out this article to…

Given the high ionization energies found for noble gas atoms, it would seem as though these elements should have little affinity for electrons. However, this is not the case. High electron affinities are usually associated with smaller atoms that have a stronger attraction to electrons than larger atoms. However, things become slightly more complicated for the noble gases. This article takes an in-depth look at why noble gases have no electronegativity and why it’s a good thing! We also take a look at how this impacts other properties of the element and its compounds. Why Do Noble Gases Have No…

‍You probably know that it’s illegal to park in front of a fire hydrant, double-yellow lines, or a crosswalk. But what about a mailbox? How safe would your mail be if you parked in front of your home’s mailbox whenever you left home? Some people think that parking in front of their own mailbox is the best way to protect the mail from thieves and bears. After all, they are right! But unfortunately, it’s also illegal. In most states, it’s against the law to park in front of a residential mailbox. This is because doing so blocks the postal carrier…

Dumpster diving—also called waste management, trash scavenging, or dumpster diving—is the practice of sifting through discarded materials in order to find something of value. It’s a practice that goes back centuries. Divers of yore sought out excess wool from mills, barrel scrap from breweries and vinegar from wineries. Today, it’s not as uncommon as you might think to see businesses throwing away perfectly good things on a regular basis. Here is everything you need to know about whether or not this is legal in Texas.  Is Dumpster Diving Illegal In Texas?  Diving into dumpsters is both legal and illegal. The…

Humans are apex predators, right? Maybe not. It’s a common belief that humans are the top of the food chain and apex predators in every environment we inhabit. However, recent research has suggested that this may not be the case for all humans or even for all societies at particular times in history. Given our increased understanding of other human cultures and from a slightly less anthropocentric viewpoint than most earlier researchers, it seems that different cultures have varying opinions concerning whether or not humans are apex predators. Some believe we definitely are, whereas others believe we most certainly aren’t.…

Human parasitic diseases are commonly referred to as “worms” or “helminths” in medical terminology. It is common for any individual of any age to have worms in their bodies, but they can cause a number of different illnesses and symptoms. Unfortunately, worms are also able to infect the body, again and again, leading many people to get dewormed on a regular basis in order to avoid being reinfected. If you are wondering how often adults should deworm, this article will give you some guidance on the subject. Keep reading to learn more. How Often Should You Deworm Adults? Deworming once…