The metallic emergency blankets that come with first-aid kits can be used as reflective mulch in the garden. My husband and I volunteer with the local fire department. I noticed that the medical team ...

The difference between surviving and not surviving extremely cold weather can be as thin as a sheet of metallic plastic, or Mylar. Heat retention is vital when there are no other sources of heat or ...

Most drivers know that they should have a complete emergency kit in their vehicles. This is incredibly handy when something goes wrong and you find yourself stranded next to the road. But one object ...