October 12, 2020

 If that itch is rubbing you the wrong way don’t try to scratch out some relief. Scientists say rubbing an itchy spot on your skin activates an “anti-itch pathway” within the spinal cord for faster relief. Scratching can be quite harmful to the skin and isn’t the most effective way to ease that itch. Source Link 

Cleaning out your dryer’s lint trap can prevent a fire but don’t just toss it into the trash. Lint from cotton or wool can be used as a mulch around potted plants or spread as a thick layer to prevent weeds. And you can keep a jar of dryer lint in the garage to use when you need to soak up oil spills. Source Link 

Just because you rent instead of owning a home doesn’t mean you should skip the insurance. A renters policy can cover your liability, personal possessions and living expenses after a fire, burglary or storm damage. It’s affordable too because insurance industry figures show that the average premium for renters coverage is about $17 a month. Source Link