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Saving Money vs. Paying Off Debt: Which One Should Come First?

Reaching a balance between saving money and paying off debt is a sign of healthy finances. Here are a few tips for getting there.

Wet dog smell is an assault on the senses.

Woof: Why Wet Dog Smell Is a Thing—and How to Prevent It

Wet dog smell might be among the most challenging aspects of pet ownership. Fortunately, there's a way to mitigate the stink lines coming from your pooch.

The Simple Way to Share Your Real-Time ETA Using Your iPhone

Skip all those “What’s your ETA?” questions by sharing your location through Apple Maps or the Find My app.

Your Earbuds Are Nasty—Here's How to Clean Them

Earbuds accumulate tons of grime, earwax, and other nastiness that can impact sound quality, but you've got to clean them carefully.

Yes, it's flimsy. No, you can't make it less flimsy.

Why You Should Never Laminate Your Social Security Card

Is it illegal to laminate your social security card? No, but the Social Security Administration advises against it—here’s why.

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This Simple Trick Prevents Your Jar of Honey From Leaving a Sticky Mess

Instead of breaking a sweat scrubbing honey spills out of your pantry, use this simple trick to avoid them in the first place.

8 Tips for Getting Gunk Out of Your Fingernails

Ditch the nail brush and pen cap. There are easier and better ways to get the gunk out from under your fingernails.

What Causes Hangnails?

It might seem like hangnails appear from nowhere, but your habits might be causing them. Here’s what you need to know.

Their little faces judge you when you input PEZ one by one.

How to Load a PEZ Dispenser Correctly, According to PEZ

A viral TikTok recently suggested that you can load your PEZ without unwrapping it. But does it actually work?

The Easy Way to Propagate Hydrangeas in Your Garden

If you're already growing hydrangeas in your home garden, you can easily multiply the flowers in a few simple steps.

6 Facts About the Delta Variant and COVID-19

From how it mutated to how COVID-19 vaccines stack up against it, here's what you should know about the delta variant of the coronavirus.

Tattoos heal relatively quickly with the right aftercare.

How Long Does It Take for a Tattoo to Heal?

How long it takes for a tattoo to heal depends on its size, but you can speed things along by taking steps to promote recovery.

You’re Probably Not Washing Your Dish Towels Enough

If the same dish towel has been hanging around your kitchen for a while, it's probably time to wash it.

5 Liquids You Can Bring on a Plane in Containers Larger Than 3.4 Ounces

Your iced coffee is not going to make it through the TSA checkpoint. But the 3-1-1 rule doesn’t apply to a bottle of baby formula.

Lost pets stand a much greater chance of coming home with a microchip.

How to Make Sure Your Pet's Microchip Is Registered and Up-to-Date

Microchips can help reunite lost pets with their loved ones, but only if the chip's contact information is current. Here's how to check.

Hopefully this article will have a positive effect on your grammar skills.

Affect vs. Effect: How to Use Each Word Correctly

Affect or effect? These examples—and a grammar hack from TikTok—will help you remember the difference.

Why Are There Green Grains in My Brown Rice?

No, those green grains don't mean your brown rice has gone bad. The just didn’t get a chance to fully ripen.

8 Foods You Can Buy in Bulk and Freeze for Later

Stocking up on essentials is smart. Buying healthy foods in bulk and freezing them to eat later is one way to do it.

For when you're finally ready to leave your high school crush in the past.

How to Deactivate (or Delete) Your Facebook Account

Here’s a handy how-to for deactivating Facebook, deleting Facebook, and understanding the difference.

Never Put a Fitted Sheet on the Wrong Way Again With This Neat Hack

Once you know where the tag on your fitted sheet is, you'll be able to dress your mattress in seconds.

Digging holes at the beach can be hazardous for a number of different reasons.

The Reason You Shouldn't Dig Holes at the Beach

Tunneling into sand seems harmless, but it can turn into a life-threatening situation faster than you'd think.

Why You Shouldn’t Rinse Your Mouth With Water After Brushing Your Teeth

When you rinse after brushing to get rid of all the toothpaste residue, you’re getting rid of some good stuff, too.

Something stuck in your eye? There's a solution for that.

How to Get Something Out of Your Eye

A stray bug or bit of dirt in the eye can really ruin your day. Here's how to keep your peepers clear.

Ditch Single-Use Plastic Bags and Get These Reusable Silicone Ones

Stop wasting money on plastic bags by getting Stasher's reusable silicone bags for food storage. They're also dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

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