A reader needs a better solar charger, and he's buying on a budget. Umbra plugs him in.
A reader wonders which is more energy efficient, bottle-fed water coolers or the newfangled point-of-use kind. Umbra distills the answers.
A reader wonders if it's better to plug into the wall or his laptop. Umbra hooks him up with the latest in charger technology.
A reader is trying to fromage an opinion on protein. Umbra helps him poulet his head out of the dairy air.
A reader wants to dry off responsibly. Umbra brings out the fold standby.
A reader wonders if HOT lanes, open to carpoolers and people with money to burn, are an improvement on standard HOV lanes. Umbra gets him out of his jam.
A reader discovers fire retardants in her upholstery. Umbra tries to cushion the blow.
A reader is on the fence about paint vs. stain. Umbra offers a quick primer.
A reader wonders about clean-burning, efficient fireplace fuels. Umbra gets the specs on wood, propane, natural gas, and electric -- and she's just getting warmed up.