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This Onion Hack Makes Cleaning Your Grill Quick and Easy

For grates that are clean enough to cook on, all you need are an onion and a grilling fork.

The Reason So Many Credit Card Companies Are Based in Delaware

Your credit card probably has a return address in Delaware. That's because the second smallest state in the country has some of the biggest corporate perks.

Free shipping, though users may not care.

Happily Buried: The Direct-to-Consumer Casket Business Is Taking Off

Why be buried in debt when you can buy an attractive coffin for as little as $999?

5 Ways to Make Your Credit Score Soar

Without a good credit score—generally considered 670 or higher, with a max score of 850—it’s more difficult to finance a new car or rent an apartment.

8 Surprising Uses for Potatoes

Sure, they're delicious. They also make a great rust remover.

This Eco-Friendly Kayak Is Made From More Than 60 Pounds of Recycled Plastic

There’s not much crossover between the lists of best kayaks and eco-friendly products. Osiris Outdoor is trying to change that.

Not the cookies you want to be thinking about all the time.

How to Block Those Annoying Cookie Banners That Follow You From Website to Website

You shouldn’t have to accept cookies a million times a day. Here’s how to stop it.

These toothbrushes have reached retirement age.

You’re Probably Not Replacing Your Toothbrush Often Enough

Not all questions have a definitive answer. Fortunately, ‘How often should you replace your toothbrush?’ does.

6 Allergy Hotspots Lurking in Your Home

If you’re like the millions of people who suffer from allergies, the mold, dust, and pet dander in your home could be making you sick.

Presented by: Roborock

How often should you clean your floors? Probably more often than you are currently.

How Often Should You Be Cleaning Your Floors?

How often should you clean your floors? Every home is different, but there are some universal rules of thumb to follow.

Presented by: Roborock

That duster could be doing more harm than good.

6 Common Cleaning Mistakes Everyone Makes (and How to Fix Them)

Mental Floss and Roborock have teamed up to provide tips for fixing six of the most common cleaning mistakes everyone makes.

Presented by: Roborock

5 Types of Onions, and How to Use Them

From yellow onions to cipollini, these are the allium varieties you should know before cooking your next recipe.

This iPhone Keyboard Hack Makes One-Handed Texting Much Easier

Your iPhone keyboard settings can give you more than emojis and multiple alphabets.

Lost a Screw to Your BILLY Bookcase? Here's How to Order IKEA Replacement Parts—For Free

IKEA’s spare parts page can save you from an extra IKEA visit (unless you’re looking for an excuse to go).

The Reason Your Pillows Turn Yellow, and How to Clean Them

Yellow stains on pillows are gross, but they're more common than you may think (and easier to clean).

Washing dishes is linked to lower stress.

6 Dreaded Tasks That Are Actually Great For Managing Stress

Turns out, doing the dishes isn’t such a chore after all. According to a 2014 study, a “mindful” approach to dishwashing could actually reduce stress.

Get barista-quality coffee without ever heading to a cafe.

5 Ways to Brew Better Coffee at Home, According to Experts

Looking to improve your at-home coffee making skills? Check out these tips and tricks from experts.

Hurry! You Can Get Free Coffee at Wawa All Day Today

The promotion marks 58 years since the launch of their first store.

If they no longer love you, they don't need to be watching 'Lupin' on your dime.

Does Your Ex Still Have Your Netflix Password? Here's How to Evict Them

There are steps you can take to detect and remove unwanted users.

Here’s How to Hide Your Likes on Instagram

Not everyone wants to see how their Instagram posts stack up against their peers. Luckily, there's an easy way to hide like counts from your feed.

Passport Book vs. Passport Card: What’s the Difference?

Not all passports are books. But what exactly is a passport card?

Gas prices are rising, but there are ways to combat that.

Looking to Save Money at the Pump? This Gas App Can Help

With GasBuddy, comparing gas prices in your area is as easy as entering your ZIP code.

Should You Really Chill Cookie Dough Before Baking It? Yes—Here’s Why

The secret to making the best chocolate chip cookies ever isn’t in the ingredients.

Spring Is the Best Time to Repot Your Houseplants—Here's How

Any plants you've had for more than a year likely needed to be repotted, and early spring is the best time of year to give them an upgrade.

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