From the obvious pressure cooker to the seemingly innocent dishwasher, these kitchen appliances may be common, but that does not make them risk-free.

Your smoke alarm’s chirp can be oddly reassuring, a small sound that suggests everything is still working. Yet the device ...

Q: I am considering installing glass block windows on some first floor ones for security. Is the solid glass energy efficient and can I have some summertime ventilation with them? A: From a security ...

It’s only $14. Graybeal prefers bamboo boards because “the material is better for the environment,” especially since it’s an abundant resource. In the kitchen, bamboo boards are “gentler on knives,” ...

Many people are constantly working towards reducing the use of plastics in everyday life. And the amazing news is that scientists seem to have come up with a solution that grows on its own. A study ...

A new study from the University of Maine explains how scientists created a natural waterproof coating that may replace single-use plastic food wrap and synthetic cup linings. The team wanted to know ...

The company says “char,” a byproduct of its chemical recycling process, is being commercialized under the Tacfiller name and can reduce carbon emissions. Plastic Energy's Tacfiller, a byproduct of its ...