When it comes to energy efficiency, the people who design buildings and promote conservation have all sorts of insights and advice. But how do they apply that advice to their own homes? We asked ...

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Winter road salt will attack your vehicle’s frame, suspension and body, so if you plan to keep the vehicle a long time or ...

Ever wondered why stars vanish from view on night flights? It's not just altitude; bright cabin lights create window glare, hindering your eyes' ability to see faint stars. City light pollution and a ...

Windows 11 2025 Update, more commonly referred to as Windows 11 25H2, was released earlier this month by Microsoft. The company explained how easy it is to upgrade to the new version you already were ...

The first time I visited Tejas Brisket Co., early this spring, it was illegal to eat inside the restaurant. To be clear, I wouldn’t have been arrested if I’d gotten caught daring to taste barbecue ...

Beads of water trickling down your windows first thing in the morning is a common frustration during the colder months. Left untreated, this condensation can soon cause mould and damp around your ...

Earlier this week Microsoft released Windows 11 version 25H2, the latest OS feature update, in the Release Preview channel. This means Insiders can now begin testing it out with the downloadable ISOs.

How much natural light pours in from windows can make or break a space’s ambience. But if you don’t know how to clean windows properly, even rooms with coveted southern exposure won’t shine to their ...

Install Windows 11 safely in a virtual machine with this step-by-step guide from ExtremeTech—ideal for testing software or managing files securely. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...