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7 Surprising Uses for Vodka

It's National Vodka Day. Think outside the bottle.

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New Apartment Complex in Phoenix Helps Adults With Autism Live Independently

Rent includes classes at the local community college.

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Spoiler: You’re Probably Storing Your Wine Wrong

Get a wine rack.

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Frank Lloyd Wright's Spiral House in Phoenix Hits the Market for $12.9 Million

The unique design was an early prototype of New York City's Guggenheim Museum.

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What Happens When You Don't Wash Your Sheets?

You'll want to head directly to the laundromat.

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Orson Welles's Former Hollywood Hills Estate Is Taking Vacation Reservations

Aspiring Oscar winners, take note: You can now rent the home where Orson Welles wrote the script for 'Citizen Kane.'

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The Surprising U.S. Cities Where Your Salary Goes the Furthest

Where to get more bang for your buck.

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6 Common Fire Hazards Lurking in Your Home (and Simple Ways to Prevent Them)

Don't get caught in a dangerous situation.

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Trulia Now Makes Browsing Neighborhoods as Easy as Browsing Homes

Location, location, location!

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This Smart Oven Can Cook a 12-Pound Turkey—and Prepare Your Bacon 64 Different Ways

Let June do all the work.

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You Could Own This Historic English Mansion for Less Than $20

The sprawling 1760 estate is worth about $6.8 million, which makes it a steal.

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Why You Should Stop Washing Your Clothes in Warm Water

Your clothes and your wallet will thank you.

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Here's a Brilliantly Simple Way to Organize the Food Container Lids Taking Over Your Cabinets

Spend less time searching for matching lids.

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Bright Idea: Save Money By Swapping Out Your Light Bulbs

A quick weekend chore can save you up to 10 percent on your utility bill.

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This $56 Glass Is Perfectly Suited to All Styles of Wine

The only wine glass you need.

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13 Scientific Explanations for Everyday Life

The processes behind the physics of LEGOs, the chemistry of laundry, and more.

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Making the 'World's Best Mac and Cheese' at Home Is Easier Than You Think

The secret is three different cheeses.

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Why a Dripping Faucet Makes That Maddening 'Plink' Sound—and How to Stop It

Scientists have found a hack to help you quell the sound until the plumber comes.

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Want to Boost Your Home's Value By More Than $6000? Paint Your Front Door Black

Paintbrushes at the ready.

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Potato Island, One of Connecticut's Thimble Islands, Can Be Yours for $4.9 Million

It's just a two-minute boat ride from civilization

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Sleep More Soundly with These Sweat-Busting Sheets

There are few things more unpleasant than waking up in the middle of the night covered in sweat. We tested some sheets that promise to keep you cool and dry.

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13 Ingenious Uses for Tension Rods

Upgrade your home with these cheap, versatile devices.

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Dutch City Will Become the World's First to Build Inhabitable 3D-Printed Concrete Houses

These aren't cookie-cutter homes.

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The 10 States Seeing a Massive Millennial Influx

Let's hope Washington has enough avocado toast to go around.