Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever noticed changes in the water pressure in your home? These variations—some subtle, some not-so-subtle—can be caused ...

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Measuring space for appliances seems simple — after all, you passed second grade and know how to use a ruler. But plenty of shoppers have been burned by their overconfidence. Even a fraction of an ...

Measuring ice accumulations on the tree in the front yard is not as easy as just measuring the total thickness of the ice with a ruler.But if you're looking for something to try out during this latest ...

There is an old business adage that goes, “If you are not measuring it, you are not managing it.” Here are ways we measure water usage. Suppose you get your water through a common distribution system ...

Curtains can make or break a room, says Chad Newcomer of Grauer Paint & Decorating. There are many possibilities for materials, and depending on how much light you want to let in or keep out, these ...