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Why You Should Clean Your Shower Head — And How to Do It Like a Pro
We’re guessing cleaning your shower head might not be your top priority right now. But research shows that bad bacteria can lurk in there — including a potentially harmful relative of the bug that causes tuberculosis — which can be especially worrisome for people with weakened immune systems. But no matter how healthy you are,…
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4 Ways to Create Your Dream Living Room
When it comes to your home, the living room should be one of the most inviting places. It’s where you spend time winding down after work, relaxing on the weekends, and entertaining your guests. If your living room is lacking that homey feel, here are a few tips to turn it around. Experiment with cushions.…
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A Mist of Cooking Spray Over Your Shower Doors Is the Key to Removing Stubborn Grime
Our tubs and showers are notoriously difficult when it comes to keeping them clean. Soap scum and mold seem to pop up without warning, no matter how often you scrub away at the whole area. If you have glass doors on your shower, you know those tend to get fogged up with more than just…
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4 Tips for Using Wax Melts to Infuse Your Home With Your Favorite Scents
We’re all familiar with the joys of lighting a candle. But, if you haven’t heard about wax melts or not sure how to use them at home, take a look at this simple guide for everything you need to know. Quite simply, wax melts (sometimes known as wax tarts and wax cubes) are a wick-less piece…
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6 Solutions for Maximizing Space and Style in a Small Garden
The dream of a sprawling, luscious garden is often just that — a dream — as more Americans than ever live in built-up urban areas and apartments. Urban and apartment living may require you to sacrifice a backyard, but it shouldn’t necessarily mean giving up on alfresco living all together. Whether you’re renting or living…
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Mom Warns Others After Her Washing Machine Explodes
We all know household tasks such as doing laundry, cleaning the bathroom, and picking up after your kids (for the millionth time) aren’t necessarily fun, but we didn’t know that housework could also be dangerous. As a mother-of-five, Sara Van Beck is accustomed to doing laundry nearly every day. She had just put a load…
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How to Block Annoying Robocalls From Numbers With Your Area Code
If you — like basically everyone else — hate getting annoying robocalls, you’ve probably sworn off answering incoming calls from numbers that you don’t recognize. But have you noticed that lately, a lot of those strange numbers popping up on your screen have the same area code as you? No, you’re not imagining things —…
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20+ Best Amazon Prime Day 2021 Deals That Are Selling Out Fast
It’s Christmas in July (okay, Christmas in June, close enough) — also known as Amazon Prime Day! And this year, the retail high holiday is even better, because Amazon Prime Day 2021 is actually two days: June 21 and 22. That’s right: Just like last year, when Amazon postponed Prime Day until October, the retail…
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10 Brilliant Uses for Petroleum Jelly
Here’s something we can all agree on: The many petroleum jelly uses out there are pretty incredible! We all have a jar of the stuff sitting around the house, whether it’s in the medicine cabinet, in your makeup bag, or on your bedroom nightstand. (It’s also something we like to pack for trips). While we…
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10 Uses for Cornstarch That’ll Make Your Life So Much Easier
Cornstarch: you probably have a container of it sitting in the back of your pantry that’s brought out occasionally. But did you know you can actually put it to work? From helping with your cleaning to coming in clutch during your beauty routine, it’s a magic ingredient that can make a big difference. Untangle pesky…