You find a half-open box of matzo behind the flour, the date is smudged, and you can’t remember whether it’s from this year’s seder or the last one. It still looks like matzo. But is it still good? Here is what extension and USDA guidance says about how long matzo last… Read more
Leaf blower or rake? For a small yard with dry leaves, a rake is quieter, cheaper and easier on the ears. For a big yard, a blower saves a lot of effort. But you may not need to clear every leaf: several university Extension programs say mowing thin layers of leaves i… Read more
It’s the Sunday before Thanksgiving, you open the freezer, and the turkey is a 16-pound block of ice. Is that enough time? Roughly four days is the upper end of the refrigerator estimate for that weight, so it’s workable but tight, and you’ll want a backup plan. Food s… Read more