A great suspense novel makes you stay up far too late. These books are known for their tension, twists and endings that readers still argue about, from golden-age mysteries to modern psychological thrillers. Classics of suspense Modern thrillers Literary suspense Where to start If you like puzzles, start with Christie. If you like unreliable narrators, … Read more
Pests come inside for three reasons: food, water and shelter. Take those away and most infestations never start. That is the principle behind integrated pest management (IPM), the approach recommended by the EPA (Safe Pest Control): prevention first, then targeted treatment only where needed. 1. Close the doors they use 2. Remove food 3. Remove … Read more
A backyard is a great place for a dog to play and sniff, but it also holds hazards: gaps in the fence, toxic plants, chemicals and water. A walk around with a dog’s eye view, at nose level, catches most of them. Fencing Toxic plants Common garden plants that are toxic to dogs include sago … Read more
Most apps do not send an alert when you stop sharing your location. The other person simply stops seeing you on the map, often with a message like “location not available.” So you can turn it off quietly, but an attentive person may notice that you disappeared. iPhone (Find My and Messages) To stop sharing … Read more
