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8 Items You Need to Store in a Fireproof Safe
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There are few things more terrifying than an uncontrollable blaze, which can destroy cherished memories and important documents in the blink of an eye. While the odds of experiencing such a devastating fire are small, it’s still important to be prepared for such an emergency by investing in a...
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11 Things You Should Never Store in Your Car
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Your car can be handy for storing items you need on the go, but it’s important to balance convenience with common sense. Using your car as a storage space may increase the risk of damage to valuable items and the car itself. After you make sure that you have your essentials, be careful that you...
on Fri, 10PM
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8 Foods You Probably Don’t Refrigerate But Should
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Some things clearly belong in the refrigerator: eggs, yogurt, milk… these are no-brainers. But a handful of pantry staples can benefit from storage at a brisk 40 degrees.
on Wed, 9PM
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Ice Cubes Are the Secret to Reviving Wilted Vegetables
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Finding a bag of wilted spinach in the back of the refrigerator can feel like an insult to both your dinner plans and your grocery budget. But don’t give up just yet: you don’t have to throw away those sad-looking salad greens. One ingredient from your freezer can revive wilted vegetables in...
on Mon, 1PM
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Is Microwaving Plastic Really That Bad?
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It’s hard to imagine life without microwaves. From reheating coffee to cooking frozen meals, we use microwaves for many kitchen tasks. While they are undoubtedly one of the most convenient and versatile appliances in the kitchen, there are concerns about the health consequences of using...
on Sun, 2PM
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You Should Clean Your Washer and Dryer More Often Than You Think
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Although your washer cleans your clothes every time you run a load, it’s not cleaning itself — life is ironic like that. Minerals from hard water, detergent, grime, and mold build up over time, causing clothes to smell less fresh and hindering your machine from operating efficiently. Most...
on Nov 6
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Remember the good old days when your parents would give you five dollars and let you pick out anything you wanted at the toy store? Well, you may be surprised to learn that those once-inexpensive playthings may now be worth as much as a new car.
on Nov 1
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What the Colored Twist Ties on Bread Loaves Actually Mean
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If you resort to squeezing loaves of bread to determine their freshness, consider another method that doesn't require you to grab all the bread at the grocery store.
on Oct 31
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Sleep This Way to Add Almost Five Years to Your Life
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Quality sleep habits ensure you wake up feeling rested and ready to tackle the day ahead. But good sleep does much more than just provide energy. Experts have identified five sleep factors that may extend your lifespan by almost five years and help cultivate a variety of substantial health...
on Oct 29
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9 Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween
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Trick-or-treating is a Halloween tradition. However, walking around after dark poses a series of potential risks, from leaving your home unoccupied to wearing the proper outfit to move safely at night. Luckily, many of these perils are easy to avoid so you can enjoy a safe, fun Halloween. Here...
on Oct 28
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5 Items in Your Home That You Should NEVER Paint
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You don’t need to be a magician to transform a room. A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in freshening up your space, but it’s not always the best solution for everything in your home. Painting walls, thrifted accessories, and furniture may have lovely results, but haphazard paint jobs can...
on Oct 26
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When Should You Pay Cash vs. Finance a Purchase?
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You’ve got your heart set on purchasing your dreams: a nicer couch, a new car, or even something as simple as an upgraded phone. Once all of the finer details are out of the way, however, you find yourself given the choice to either pay the total cost immediately or finance your purchase. What...
on Oct 26
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6 Creative Ways to Repurpose Autumn Leaves
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Fall is upon us, bringing crisp air, pumpkin spice, and colorful changes to neighborhood trees. While fall foliage may be beautiful to look at, it can be a real headache to rake up. Instead of stuffing leaves into a trash bag, consider these fun and sustainable alternative ways to repurpose...
on Oct 25
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10 Books That Will Change Your Perspective on Life
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A single book can have a mighty impact, and we don’t just mean when it comes to using a thick dictionary to squish bugs. Books are far more than mere physical objects, as they can also have a profound effect on our emotions and the way we view the world around us. This isn’t to say that every...
on Oct 24
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Is Pasta Actually Healthier As a Leftover?
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What if we told you that leftover pasta is actually healthier for you than a freshly cooked plate? This isn’t some lie created by pasta manufacturers in order to sell more ravioli. Rather, it all has to do with the pasta undergoing changes on a molecular level while it cools overnight.
on Oct 23
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The Soothing Color Taking Over Interior Design
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In the 1920s, jewel tones dominated; in the 1940s, patriotic reds and blues were popular. Avocado green and harvest gold are forever branded as earthy hues of the 1970s. Color changes tend to arrive faster now, with popular colors marching out annually thanks to paint and design companies'...
on Oct 22
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If you love fresh herbs but hate the grocery store markup — or how quickly they seem to wilt in the refrigerator — you should consider planting your own. Many of the most commonly used herbs are easy to grow in windowsill pots, patio containers, or a backyard garden with little work and a huge...
on Oct 21
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How Often Do You Really Need to Wash Your Hair?
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While washing your hair may be just a hum-drum part of your self-care routine, finding the right balance of how many times you should lather up each week can be tricky. Washing too much may dry your hair out, but not washing enough may leave your hair feeling and looking oily. Since there’s no...
on Oct 21
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Essentials You Need for a DIY First Aid Kit
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First aid kits are a must-have in any home. You never know what injuries may arise, and you should be prepared to handle the minor ones, from scrapes to burns. There are many premade kits available, but you can also customize one to fit your household’s needs. If you’re going down the DIY route,...
on Oct 20
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10 Things You Should Always Have in Your Freezer
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A home chef's worst nightmare is going to prepare a dish and discovering that you’re missing a crucial ingredient. That's where your freezer can save the day. Aside from storing frozen waffles and ice cream, the freezer is the perfect place to keep crucial ingredients you might need at a...
on Oct 19
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7 Things You Should Do Every Day Once You Hit 50
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Boost retirement savings (check), schedule preventative health screenings (check), and review important estate planning docs (check). A lot of tasks wind up on your to-do list once you hit the big 5-0, and though most of them aren’t particularly fun, they are important. While entering your 50s...
on Oct 19
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The Perfect Temperature for Your Refrigerator and Freezer
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Do you know the temperature of your refrigerator and freezer at this very moment? Probably not. While the appliance generally has a preset temperature feature that keeps things running smoothly, double-checking never hurts. It’s essential that the fridge and freezer are not too hot or cold to...
on Oct 18
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Why You Shouldn't Use a Wooden Cutting Board
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One of the kitchen’s biggest battles isn’t whether to have chicken or pasta for dinner, but what tool to use when preparing it: a plastic or wooden cutting board? On the one hand, plastic cutting boards can go in the dishwasher, while wooden boards have to be hand-washed. On the other hand,...
on Oct 18
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What Actually Happens at the Dry Cleaners?
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Dry cleaning: it’s one of life’s great mysteries. We don’t question its methods while reaping its benefits, but it’s time to demystify the process and discover what goes on behind the counter. After all, it is the best way to get fresh, cleanly pressed clothes while avoiding damage. So,...
on Oct 18
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Why You Should Salt Your Coffee
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Coffee is essential to many of our morning routines. Skipping this sacred ritual would render some of us useless. Imagine the disappointment of taking that coveted first sip, only to be greeted with a bitter, undrinkable brew — yuck. Don’t dump your mug just yet. Instead, head to the pantry.
on Oct 17
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The Chores Americans Hate the Most
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We all have that one chore we secretly enjoy doing. But most chores don’t fall into this category. Not even close. Most chores are, well… a chore. But what chore do Americans hate more than any other?
on Oct 17
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This Cleaning Tool Changed My Vacuuming Routine
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As an apartment dweller with primarily carpeted floors, I dread vacuuming. Sure, like any chore, it gets monotonous week after week, but I tend to have the kiss of death when it comes to vacuums — they enter my home and leave in terror. I can't tell you how many times I've knelt before yet...
on Oct 2
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5 Bizarre Things People Collect That Are Worth a Fortune
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Do you dream of winning the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot? While these lottery games offer the chance for an instant fortune, the odds are slim. However, some dedicated collectors have discovered more unexpected ways to amass a fortune. Instead of rushing to the gas station for a lottery...
on Aug 26
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Can Plants Really Improve Air Quality in Your Home?
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For decades, green thumbs have praised the benefits of their potted companions, and for good reason. Not only do plants liven up a room, but their stress-reducing properties have proven mental health benefits to boot. One prevailing belief is that plants can improve air quality by filtering out...
on Aug 23
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10 Unexpectedly Valuable Vintage Gadgets
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The more technology evolves, the easier it is to forget that cassette players and word processors were once considered cutting-edge gadgets. Chances are you may have tossed out those obsolete machines long ago, but hopefully, you didn’t, because some old video game consoles and computers are...
on Aug 11
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How to Increase Natural Light in Dark Rooms
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Unless your name is Nosferatu, filling your house with natural light is a lovely feeling. While fluorescent bulbs do a fine job at lighting up a home, they simply don’t compare to having the sun shine directly into your living room. That being said, some areas of the house are harder to light...
on Aug 8
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Sometimes, it feels like taking a shower could fix anything. It’s a place to cool down after a day at the beach, relieve congestion while fighting a cold, or enjoy peace and quiet after a stressful day. However, for all the millions of times (probably, we’re estimating here) when you should...
on Aug 7
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5 Foods You Shouldn't Actually Store in the Fridge
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Many foods are not only hardy enough to be stored at room temperature, they’re actually worse off in the fridge. Here are five of them.
on Aug 7
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8 Hidden Car Features That Will Change Your Driving Game
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Between commuting to work, driving kids to school, and weekend excursions, many of us spend hours in our cars every day. However, regardless of how often you’re in your vehicle, there are a few features that you probably didn't even know you had that might make your trips a little less...
on Aug 7
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3 Times When You Shouldn’t Brush Your Teeth
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We’ve been instilled with the importance of brushing our teeth twice daily from the moment our first incisors broke through our gums. Dentists recommend brushing first thing in the morning and again right before bed. But we’re all human, and it’s easy for this mundane task to slip our minds. In...
on Aug 7
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Never Wash These 6 Foods Before Cooking Them
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Scrubbing fruits and vegetables before you eat them is basic kitchen knowledge. We don’t have to tell you that doing so can remove dirt and debris from their surfaces. But that’s not the case with all foods. As backward as it may seem, rinsing off certain foods actually spreads more germs than...
on Aug 6
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The Dirtiest Places in Your House
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The dirtiest place in your home might surprise you. It’s not just about visible dirt and mud — we’re delving into the microscopic world of potentially harmful germs and bacteria. Sure, welcome mats and garage floors might contain the most visible dirt, but the reality of contamination levels is...
on Aug 6
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From restaurants to hair salons, tipping is an essential part of American society that is here to stay. Most of us are accustomed to adding a percentage onto our restaurant bills or slipping a few dollars to the valet, but sometimes it's trickier than you'd imagine. It's important to know how...
on Aug 6
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Why Does Hair Turn Gray — and Can You Prevent It?
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While we may choose another color at some point in our lives, our roots inevitably grow back in our original hair color — until the day when we discover gray strands. Whether you embrace or loathe it, gray hair is a natural part of aging. But is there any way to prevent it?
on Aug 6
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10 Nighttime Habits Everyone Should Be Doing
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We’ve all got our bedtime rituals, whether washing your face, reading a book, or even watching hours of trashy reality TV. But there are certain nighttime habits that everyone everywhere should be doing before bed. These simple steps will not only set you up for a more restful slumber but also...
on Aug 5
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6 Myths and Facts About Your Cast-Iron Pan
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Many people, from amateur home cooks to professional chefs, swear by cast-iron pans for their strong heat, ease of use, and possible flavor-enhancing qualities. You may be long familiar with non-stick and stainless steel cookware but have yet to bite the bullet when it comes to cast-iron. Some...
on Aug 5
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Why You Should Make Toast With an Iron
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When using a toaster, just a few seconds can mean the difference between a superbly crisp piece of bread and a kitchen full of smoke. But rather than rely on those finicky toasters, you should actually be making your toast with an iron — the very same iron that you use to get wrinkles out of clothing.
on Aug 3
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The Best (and Worst) Sleep Positions
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Whether you’re a back, side, or stomach sleeper, we can all agree that nothing beats a good night’s rest. But even if you get a solid eight hours of sleep, you still may wake up feeling restless and achy. That discomfort may have something to do with how you align your body.
on Jul 30
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10 Things You Should Never Do at the Dinner Table
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Every person has their own dinnertime traditions. Some sit around the table with family to discuss their day, while others silently eat in front of the television, watching Wheel of Fortune. But when you’re dining out or are invited into someone else’s home, it’s extra important to practice good...
on Jun 29
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7 Things You Should Never Clean With a Magic Eraser
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Two decades after hitting store shelves, Magic Erasers have developed a miraculous reputation, and for good reason. Magic Erasers can be used nearly anywhere in your home, but they do have some limitations. Avoid these spots to keep the cleaning magic alive and your countertops scuff-free.
on Jun 29