When they weave their webs, spiders pull their silk threads. New simulations show stretching during spinning causes the protein chains within the fibers to align and the number of hydrogen bonds ...

When spiders spin their webs, they use their hind legs to pull silk threads from their spinnerets. This pulling action ...

I had an old broom handle that I mounted on a wall in my crafting room. I took all my rolls of ribbons and string, then ...

Dear Heloise: Recently, our homeowners association asked everyone to check their water pressure to make certain that it wasn’t too high. Turns out, mine was. Appliances such as washing machines and ...

It can also cause pipes to break and can result in expensive repairs. You can ask any plumber to check your water pressure, and if it's too high, ask what they recommend. You know the old saying: "An ...

However, throwing metal, plastic, wooden, or even silk hangers into your general waste bin can contribute to unnecessary ...

You old scarf has the potential to bring new life into your home and garden. The fabric is the perfect base for several ...

If you have a few old potholders lying around, rather than tossing them away, discover all the fun and unique ways you can ...

In an innovative initiative, Corning native and author Ryan Carter is repurposing retired newspaper boxes to enrich communities across Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri. These boxes are ...

Can Travis Hunter play both ways in the NFL? Yes. Should he play both ways? Yes. The "why" behind this begins with the understanding that there has been very little Hunter has shown he can't do if ...