If you think the best time to buy appliances is on Black Friday, you’re on the right track. But there’s more to know! Ted Shaffrey/AP/Shutterstock Sure, Black Friday is marketed as a fantastic time to pick up appliances at bargain prices. (It’s also a great day to stay home and bake Christmas cookies.) But the … Read more
If you’re looking to save money, you often look for a used appliance, but before you buy, make sure the appliance you’re buying still has the serial numbers on the unit. Kathy Pollok learned that lesson the hard way. She spotted a washing machine and dryer set for sale on craigslist. “It was pictured in … Read more
If you own and operate a golf course, you’re probably aware that it has many requirements in terms of upkeep. But what if you’re new to the business? What if you need a few pointers about managing your greens? Here are just four tips for taking care of everything from ponds to sand pits. 1. … Read more
Cisco has claimed to be “bringing intent-based networking into every domain”, the latest being branch offices which need software-defined WAN capabilities and security. The quote came from product management senior veep Sachin Gupta, who told El Reg the cloud has destroyed traditional notions of the “network edge”, and while SD-WAN makes it easier to shift … Read more
Talented musician Hazel had gone to bed as normal but was found dead the next morning at her home in Caerphilly, South Wales Georgina’s mother said she had hugged and kissed her daughter goodnight after a ‘lovely chat’ on May 23 At 6.45am Hazel’s father Graham, 44, found her hanged in her school uniform at … Read more
If you’ve been waiting to buy a brand-new suite of matching appliances, November is the right time to do it. As we’ve reported elsewhere, you’ll see some of the lowest prices of the year this month, on most major appliances—from ranges, refrigerators, and dishwashers to matching washer and dryer sets. But as good as those deals are … Read more
Amazon’s Alexa just celebrated its fourth birthday the other day. Alexa has evolved from being essentially a hands-free gimmick to become one of the most advanced virtual assistants on the market. Just look at the figures. In 2016, Alexa could only respond to around 4,000 commands. By 2017, that number had increased to 35,000. Alexa … Read more
When you have a child, it’s important to give them a place to play. A kids door swing can be a great investment. It allows you to give your child an indoor playground without having to spend a lot of time setting things up. The benefits of a door swing may surprise you. Add to … Read more
There comes a dreaded moment in every person’s life when a major household appliance begins to putter-out and the crawl toward the point of no return is imminent. Knowing the lifespan (even vaguely) of appliances you’re likely using daily—like a stove, microwave, or washer—will not only put your mind and wallet at ease, but also … Read more
Indonesia is recruiting tribespeople to help fight outbreaks of haze with a government deal designed to tap into traditional ways of containing forest fires. The region suffers every dry season from a haze caused by smoldering fires, often set deliberately to clear land for pulp and paper and palm oil plantations on Sumatra and Borneo … Read more