So where does the name Ireland come from? Well, the name evolved over many centuries from the old Irish word for a Goddess; Ériu, as she was called, has been described as the matron Goddess of ...

Distilled white vinegar can do everything from brighten your laundry to disinfect your bathroom. While the natural product is undeniably versatile, cleaning with vinegar can actually damage ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Apple cider vinegar doesn’t just belong in salads or wellness cleanses. It turns out, it’s also wildly ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team at NHPR answers listener questions about the natural world. This week's question came from Devon in Wyoming: “When I was out of high school I worked on a ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team at NHPR answers listener questions about the natural world. This week's question came from Devon in Wyoming: “When I was out of high school I worked on a summer ...

Vinegar has been a staple of my cleaning arsenal for years, because it’s inexpensive, nontoxic, and, most importantly, effective. I always have a jug of white distilled vinegar that I keep under the ...

New York City’s sanitation department is sitting on a veritable mountain of road salt thanks to a run of relatively snow-free winters. City officials on Wednesday said that’s a sign the city ...

I am drawn to vintage dishes with intricate designs, but are they more likely to contain this toxic element? I set out to find out. Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET currently covering home tech.

A key provision in next year's looming debate over the possible extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act highlights one of many examples of gender bias in taxes, according to experts. The current ...

The UK is a cold, damp place, especially in winter ― so it makes sense a lot of us are struggling with mould at the moment. If you’re facing a black wall of spore shame at the moment, you ...