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There are traditional manual pasta machines, electric extrusion machines and food mixer attachments. Here's how to choose the right type.

There are different types of flashlights (or torches) for different types of emergencies. Here's how to choose the right flashlight.

There are many products for charging mobile phones outside the home. This article looks at the main types and their advantages and disadvantages.

Salad spinners don't just make crisp lettuce salads. The spinning action also flings dirt from vegetables. Here's how to choose a good spinner.

Deciding to buy a home ice cream maker is easy but discovering whether to buy a hand crank ice cream maker or electric ice cream maker can be a tough decision.

Lanard's Mr. Snowman Sno-cone Maker is a hand-crank shaved ice maker that works best for small families.

It is easy to make homemade ice cream and you will always be in control of the ingredients. Finding the right ice cream maker makes the process fun.

Rollei's palm sized replica is a real digital camera, fully functional and fashionable, suitable for all scenes including travel photography and candid street shots.

Ice cream has been around for more than 1500 years. As an American dessert it was served by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson to their guests.

Assembling an emergency kit takes a bit of planning and preparation, but the results are worth the trouble and will give you peace of mind.

Plucked from Mobile Bay during the 1864 battle, Alfred Pierce told how he and his secret sub attacked a Union warship

Both sides in the Civil War designed and built submarines of various kinds with mixed results.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Learn a little about the history of ice cream and enjoy several recipes spotlighting the summer treat.

Forget the champagne. Toast the holidays with home-made apple cider or juice. Or freeze it in plastic containers and drink this nutritious beverage year 'round.

Traveling with a baby means needing a whole host of essential baby travel gear, from being sure baby is safe, to feeding, to diaper changing on the go.

When a natural disaster, such as a hurricane strikes, an at home emergency kit can provide the essentials for survival.

Some of my favorite handy gadgets for saving electricity and reducing waste

The best coffee starts with freshly ground coffee beans, but the grinding process need to be even for the best results.

For friends and relatives who enjoy hitting the trails, gifts that tuck easily into a day pack or backpack are perfect for Christmas giving.

"Cut off the engine, Jack!," Wilbur Wright called to Sadie Van Deman in 1909 as they flew over Washington in a slat and muslin plane.

Applesauce is fall comfort food, but it's a pain to peel and core apples. Making applesauce with a food mill screens out seeds but uses all the goodness of pulp and skin.

What is Paganism and how are Pagans different from Wiccans? The line between these two religions is a slim one. Learn how to identify Paganism and why people choose this

Choosing a great gift for family or friends can be a frustrating task. These ideas may be the perfect solution if the gift is for someone who loves to cook.

The Confederate States of America pioneered submarine warfare, and Mobile, Alabama, was the center of the secessionist nation's underwater arsenal.

Sweet and creamy avocado smoothie encased in orange sorbet. Different, complimentary flavours, but an authentic taste sensation.

Combining sculpture, toys, engineering, whimsy, movement and performance, this miniature circus was a crucible for Calder's ideas and aesthetic, and inspired his mobiles.

Sick of toys that are advertisements for TV and movies? Easels, Fisher Price Little People, Lincoln Logs, tricycles, and other classic toys provide great alternatives.

With one pound of homemade noodles costing less than seventy cents, it is worth the cost of the ingredients to learn to make this memory-provoking delicacy.

Older Americans have different concerns that need to be addressed in order to be prepared for an emergency.

Looking for presents for the office? Look at green gifts this year.

Whether you're renovating an older home or improving the insulating qualities of your windows, be aware of the kinds of windows that are most commonly used.

Lessons were learned during Hurricane Katrina. First, have a natural disaster evacuation plan. Second, protect the home. Securing windows is a primary consideration.

Ice cream treats, parades and picnics are a part of the family fun in LeMars, Iowa, the ice cream capital of the world, where visitors learn the history of ice cream.

Unhappy with her servants' treatment of her fine china, opposed to doing manual labor, Cochrane invented a machine to do the work for her.

Home popcorn makers range from traditional kettles, to electric plate and hot air poppers and microwave bowls. All make better popcorn than microwave bags.

Follow in the footsteps of the great Mahatma Gandhi, who propagated the use of khadi, by using this tough and versatile fabric to furnish your home.

If you or a loved one must give up salt in the diet, you may not be aware of all the sources of sodium in the foods you eat. Learn the different types for your health.

For 130 years, the historic Hatch Show Print company in Nashville has helped advertise Southern entertainers, sports teams and politicians in its unique, timeless way.

By the 1870's, railways had connected most parts of England and Europe. Southern Africa, on the other hand, was still relatively sparsely populated.

Increase the chance of your family's survival and greatly decrease hardship in the first few days following a major earthquake by being well prepared in advance.

While the Nautilus is famous as the fictitious submarine in Robert Louis Stevenson's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, it is also the name of the first viable submarine.

The Gatling Gun, invented by a young man from North Carolina for the Union Army, brought about the beginnings of modern warfare and still haunts the battlefield today.

Does the bizarre practice of boring a hole in the skull, known as trepanation, raise people's level of consciousness and well-being?

With growing energy and oil prices, it's increasingly important to conserve electricity and save on your power bills; here are some tips to help.

The Confederate Navy designed and used a number of submarine craft to varying degrees of success in the Civil War.

C.S.S. Hunley was was designed to break the Union Navy's stranglehold on Charleston. It sank a Union warship, but in the process was lost with all hands.

The anguish of trying to survive a natural disaster can be lessened with dedicated preparation and a new point of view.

La Mosquitia is the most isolated, under-developed region of Central America and Rescue Task Force is fighting to address the medical needs of its Indian population.

History of the sewing machine, the longest invention in development time, from the first mechanical patent, to Howe's struggles, to Singer's Sewing Machine.