Mountain View, CA

Family Handyman

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Ductless air conditioning systems, or mini splits, can heat and cool your home in a single, easy-to-install, compact system. They range in size and can have single- or multiple-room air conditioning and heating capacities. Their energy efficiency and convenience features are often unmatched by conventional HVAC systems.

These Are the 5 Best Mini Split Brands, According to HVAC Experts

A gazebo can instantly transform your backyard scene and boost your resale value. Plus, they offer practical advantages, like additional shade and shelter from the rain. From barbecues to birthday parties, the right gazebo provides a designated, covered area for gatherings. If you’ve shopped for gazebos, you know there are...

Sunjoy Gazebo Review: I Tried a 15-Foot Octagon Gazebo in My Backyard; Here’s How It Went

Working on your own home is empowering, and it saves you money. Even before I became an electrician, I tackled DIY projects from plumbing to painting to carpentry. Electrical projects require a special level of precaution, though, because just a few milliamps of current can be deadly. You can do this, though. To help, I talked to two experienced electricians to walk through these top 15 electrical mistakes to avoid.

15 Electrical Mistakes Homeowners Make

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Second chances and wealth will be September 2024’s main themes. Various zodiac signs will use their energy to get what they desire. Some will have an abundant mindset that will lead them to success. Uranus will enter Taurus early in the month while Ploto will re-enter Capricorn on September 1. Which opportunities does September have in store for your zodiac sign?

Each Zodiac Sign’s Luckiest Day in September

Learn how to replace a mailbox post with this simple step-by-step project. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts looking to upgrade their curb appeal. Is your mailbox wobbling every time you touch it? Or are you looking to add a bit of curb appeal flair? Replacing a mailbox post may seem like a big task, but it’s easier than you might think. You’ll need a rain-free day, a new mailbox post, and a few tools.

How To Replace a Mailbox Post

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. We all know sleep is important. It’s so important that we spend about a third of our lives in bed. As a tired millennial who regrets missing out on every nap I told my parents I didn’t need as a kid, sleep has become my priority. When moving to my first apartment, I bought the cheapest mattress I could find and relied on a mattress topper to make my bed comfortable.

Beautyrest Black Mattress Review: My Only Complaint Is That I Didn’t Get It Sooner

NewsNinja

It can be frustrating when you’re trying to give a business your money and they won’t acknowledge you—especially when hunger is added to the mix. That’s what TikToker Karina Heredia (@esthiekary_31) says happened to her during a recent visit to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo Wild Wings customer wait 10 mins for server to take their order. So they call the restaurant

Seattle, WA

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Maria Shimizu Christensen

School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

I love concrete floors, but they’re not great for every space. A wood floor can be much more appealing, especially in chilly or drab areas. “Beyond the beauty, they also provide an acoustic bounce effect that concrete alone can’t achieve,” says Geoff Walker, superintendent at ASAP Restoration. “The feel of wood floors is also a huge draw since they are pleasing to the touch and not a cold shock the way concrete can be.”

Can You Install a Wood Floor Over Concrete?

Scituate, MA

Users in NewsBreak’s Contributor Program who have not yet self-verified their accounts.

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to meet a fluffy little Shih Tzu who is ready to move into your place as soon as possible. Clover recently came into the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts' care for unspecified reasons. He is a happy little pup who is happiest when with his humans. He would be even happier if YOU were his number one human. I think you would be happier too!

This Little Shih Tzu Is Searching For Love

Melbourne, FL

Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet. Prevent damp basement floors from ruining carpet and other finished flooring. Install dimpled polyethylene to create an air space between the concrete and the finished floor, sealing off dampness and giving moisture a chance to dissipate. Vapor Barriers...

Don’t Even Think of Laying Carpet in Your Basement Before You Do This

Users in NewsBreak’s Contributor Program who have verified their accounts by showing hard news writing experience on other platforms.

contributor

Alameda Post

Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Attention all Jeep lovers: Delsey Paris launched a new collection of Jeep luggage. From rolling duffle bags to backpacks, the luggage line is water-resistant, sustainable and designed for the outdoors. The famous luggage...

Delsey Paris x Jeep Launched a New Outdoor Luggage Line, and We Tried It

Users in NewsBreak’s Contributor Program who have verified their accounts by showing some writing experience on other platforms.

J. Souza

A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been ten years since the tragic loss of beloved actor Meshach Taylor. He was only 67 years old when he died of cancer in Los Angeles on June 28, 2014. Best known as beloved ex-con Anthony Bouvier on TV's classic sitcom Designing Women (CBS, 1986-1993), Taylor was Emmy nominated for his standout performance. But the actor also appeared in other TV shows and movies. This is his story.

In Memory of TV Star Meshach Taylor ('Designing Women'): 10 Years After His Tragic Death From Cancer

Efflorescence is a white material that appears on brick as a powdery mass of mineral. Efflorescence occurs when moisture moves through concrete or other masonry. The moisture picks up minerals, carries them to the surface of the masonry and leaves them behind in the form of tiny crystals on the surface as the moisture evaporates. The minerals themselves do no harm. You can simply brush them away.

How To Handle Efflorescence on Brick Chimneys

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been decades since actor/stuntman Scott Newman died of a drug overdose onNovember 20, 1978. He was the only son and the eldest child of actor Paul Newman. Here's what happened.

In Memory of Scott Newman (Son of Hollywood Icon Paul Newman): Decades After His Tragic Death

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Declutterbuzz

A cluttered kitchen sink area can make the whole room look messy and this likely impedes your productivity. Why not take a couple of minutes to do a proper decluttering to get the kitchen sink area decluttered & organized?

Keep The Kitchen Sink Area Decluttered & Organized

NewsBreak

The 6 Best Outdoor Gazebos, Tested by Our Experts

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Adding a gazebo to your backyard creates a shady...

The 6 Best Outdoor Gazebos, Tested by Our Experts

Comments / 0