There are a number of ways that a firefighter can be lifted into a window and carried down a ladder. In a true emergency, prior training – by all members involved in the rescue – will pay great ...

Living in the harsh, arid lands of western Texas can be quite challenging. All sorts of creatures depend on, and compete for, the minuscule amounts of shade and water that exist here. But regardless ...

This is the final part of a 12-part series on ladder safety tips. Today’s contractor-grade ladders are well-designed and sturdily built, so it’s not that product defects are causing so many people to ...

See how to convert a ladder-back chair into a rocker the easy way. See how to convert a ladder-back chair into a rocker the easy way. Then reclaim iron parts to rebuild a beautiful garden bench.

Anyone who has ever seen me walk on a horizontal, smooth surface would probably compare my gracefulness to that of a child taking his or her first steps. When I arrive at a fire, I often stumble from ...

It has been a glorious summer at our nectar feeders. The hummingbirds have been plentiful. We’ve seen variations that include black-chinned, broad-tailed, Calliope, rufous and even a magnificent. In ...