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5 Reasons You Should Grow a Butterfly Bush

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Providing a great backdrop for any sunny garden, the butterfly bush comes in many colors and attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees galore.

What Does the Money Tree Have to Do With Lunar New Year?

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The money tree has long been a symbol of good fortune in Asia. But how did the plant get its name?

Is the Thermomix Worth the Hype (and the Price)?

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It's not every day you spend $1,500 on a kitchen gadget, even one that bills itself as 22 appliances in one. So, is it worth the price? We decided to investigate.

Folding fitted sheets

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How to fold a fitted sheet

Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!

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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.

Weevil Bug: How to Get Rid of This Pest

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A tiny critter with a snout, known as the weevil bug, may be crawling around your pantry. And if there's one, there could be thousands! But how do you get rid of weevils? Let's find out!

Pretty Cool Produce: The Exotic Fruits and Veggies Quiz

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You know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what's your IQ on the lesser-known fruits (and veggies) of the world?

What is a Lazy Susan? The History Behind the Tray, and its Name

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The Lazy Susan is a circular tray that spins to make food service easier, but the origins of the name are a bit murky. What is a Lazy Susan, exactly, and why did it earn that disparaging name? Let's find out!

Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?

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The Brits standardized what it means for an item to be sterling silver way back in the 14th century. But how can you tell if something is sterling or not?

From Plant Pots to Ancient Armies, Terracotta Is Universal

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One of the oldest and most widely-used materials in the world, baked clay or terracotta, can be found on roofs, in museums and in gardens all over the world.