Home Matters
The oldest stone tools discovered so far are from Ethiopia and date back 2.3 million years; they include sharp-edged stone flakes and hand-held choppers — not things we normally find in our modern-day tool chest The first hand axe didn’t appear until about 1.7 million years ago, and since then we’ve not only been perfecting…
Gardening just may be one of the most relaxing hobbies you’ll find, with all that fresh air, communing with nature, and the thrill of seeing something you planted actually turn into a flower (or into your dinner). But if you’ve been holding back because you don’t have a yard, then you’re missing out – and…
Walk into most new or remodeled homes these days, and you’re guaranteed to find at least one or two — if not an entire kitchen full of — stainless steel appliances. From the sink and oven to the refrigerator and dishwasher, even the microwave and toaster, stainless steel is the trendy, shiny, modern appliance material…
Gas and electric ranges and ovens operate fairly simply, and they’re usually easy to repair, mainly because the components are designed for quick disassembly. Most of the malfunctions that affect gas ranges involve the supply and ignition of gas in the burners and the oven. Most malfunctions that affect electric ranges and ovens involve faulty…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.