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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.

You Might Be Stacking Your Burger All Wrong

Creating the perfect burger isn’t just about seasoning and grilling—proper stacking protocol can make or break your meal.

Garbage disposals use centrical force to pulverize food

Keep Your Garbage Disposal Working Efficiently With These Everyday Kitchen Items

Over time, garbage disposals begin to wear down. Here are some easy ways to keep your system working smoothly.

Don't let the heat beat you up this summer.

10 Tips for Coping With a Heat Wave

Record temperatures are here to stay, and safety precautions are a must. Here's how to keep your cool in a heat wave.

This Ingenious Hack Makes Pitting Cherries Quick, Easy, and Mess-Free

If you have a couple of common items at home, you can pit dozens of cherries in seconds for baking or eating fresh.

No, the White Stuff on Your Baby Carrots Isn't Chlorine

The white stuff isn’t a sign that your carrots have gone bad—but they might appreciate a little water.

Heading to the Beach? Here's How to Protect Your Phone from Water, Sun, and Sand

If you bring your smartphone to the beach this summer, take these steps to keep it dry, cool, and sand-free.

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The Best Way to Treat a Bee Sting

If you think you've been stung by a bee, you should act fast. Here's how to remove the bee stinger and treat the sting.

How to Keep Your Garden Hose From Kinking

The versatile garden hose is invaluable for outdoor chores—so long as it works. Here's how to stop it from getting twisted.

Those wooden utensils in the corner are eyeing this situation nervously.

How a Wooden Spoon Prevents Your Pot of Water From Boiling Over, According to Science

Pasta water is notorious for frothing up and over the sides of your pot. Here’s why a wooden spoon helps prevent that.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for sunscreen.

Sunscreen vs. Sunblock: What’s the Difference?

Sunblock and sunscreen aren’t the same thing, but the lines get pretty blurred on product labels these days.

Streaming may not be the money-saving choice you think it is.

Small Screen, Big Money: How Streaming Might Be Costing You More Than Cable—and What You Can Do to Cut the Price Down

The cost of must-have streaming services is beginning to surpass traditional cable bills. Here's why, and how to stop it.

The Best Way to Fix a Broken Zipper

If your zipper is stuck or coming off track, you can fix it easily using items you likely already have at home.

Shopping for used furniture can get you a great deal, but there are some things to watch out for.

5 Tips for Buying Used Furniture

Supply shortages have made shopping for new decor more challenging. Here's how to grab a good used furniture deal.

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