What your Halloween decorating style says about you, according to a psychologist
Are you an extravagant decorator, or a minimalist decorator? Do you get the itch to bring out the light-up ghosts...
Home & Garden
Newly discovered invasive flatworm could pose risk to neighborhood ecosystems, scientists say
A newly discovered invasive flatworm has concerned scientists as they worry about the effects it could have on your backyards...
Entomologist trashes idea that horse chestnuts can keep spiders out of your home this fall
Humans have long turned to horse chestnuts to stop spiders in their trackers, but an expert entomologist has warned against...
Common US plant almost killed woman with horrific 3-day hallucinations
Americans are only just learning of Jimsonweed, a common plant in the United States that could cause hallucinations, confusion, combative...
Sleep expert issues PSA as 41% of people admit to not washing their duvet
A survey from Happy Beds found that 41% of people don’t wash their duvet, which is particularly gross given the...
Arachnophobes could learn a thing or two from grandmas expert spider handling technique
A grandma has shown the kids how to do it as she courageously picked up a spider by its leg....
How I killed the unkillable resurrection plant, the Rose of Jericho
Despite having over 30 houseplants, I managed to kill the unkillable resurrection plant, the Rose of Jericho, by ignoring the...
3 cleaning experts on how to reduce the presence of dust in your home
Dust is that persistent problem that doesn’t seem to go away, but three cleaning experts have provided The Focus with...
I’m an interior designer and these are 12 things I would not do in my home
Designing and furnishing a home isn’t easy. You want it to be practical and have everything you need for daily...
Heating expert says cheap radiator tool can cut your energy bills by hundreds this winter
As the temperature drops, it’s time to start thinking about how to save money on your energy bills this winter....
