Europe's scorching heatwaves have led to an unusual shortage of crushed chalk, a cheap household item. Residents are using it to paint windows white, creating a surprisingly effective shield against ...

A simple, low-tech remedy may help cool homes. Here's the science behind the trend. As record-breaking heat sweeps over France, some shops are running out of a simple, cheap and unexpected product – ...

Don't miss out on using simple blackboard chalk to help with laundry, cleaning, and other household maintenance.

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The 20th annual Perry Chalk Art Festival brings together artists, musicians, and vendors in celebration of art's ephemeral ...

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A Colorado woman and the ACLU are questioning whether chalk can be considered graffiti after she received a violation notice for writing a political message in chalk at a local park. Marcy Park is a ...

Paid content is paid for and controlled by an advertiser and produced by the Guardian Labs team. The way we use water is putting increasing pressure on the natural environment. If we are to protect it ...

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For 35 years, Barbara Senich only owned black pants. “I thought somehow, that would make me look less big,” said Senich, 69, who has struggled with obesity for most of her life. At her heaviest, ...