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Free up some precious refrigerator real estate.

20 Foods You Don’t Need to Refrigerate

If your fridge is quickly reaching capacity, read this list of foods that can be stored at room temperature before your next grocery run.

You'd have to guess what your coworker was eating for lunch based on smell and sound alone.

Cubicles Could Make a Big Comeback

As companies look to safely bring employees back to offices after the coronavirus pandemic, cubicles could once again be king.

29 Easy Ingredient Substitutions

If you're missing some pantry staples, check out these 30 quick substitutions for common cooking ingredients.

The Smartduvet's Smart Layer fastens between your own duvet cover and top sheet.

Say Goodbye to Making Your Bed Every Morning—the Smartduvet Will Do It for You

The Smartduvet’s merits far outweigh any visual similarities it may have to the titular antagonist of the 1977 horror film ‘Death Bed: The Bed That Eats.’

Learn how to make the most of your grocery haul.

10 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste

Tired of throwing out too much food and spending money on ingredients you don't get to eat? Check out these 10 simple ways to reduce food waste.

11 Tips for Avoiding Germs at the Grocery Store

Grocery shopping is still a necessary errand for many—here’s our best advice for how to get it done safely.

Keep that crispy, crunchy freshness inside the bag—no tools needed.

This Nifty Potato Chip Bag Hack Is Amazing the Internet

Clothespins, binder clips, and rubber bands all work in a pinch, but all you really need is the bag itself.

You might be stuck in the living room, but it doesn't have to look like it.

6 Fun Backgrounds to Use on Your Next Video Call

From the New York Public Library’s Rose Reading Room to Schitt’s Creek’s Rosebud Motel, there’s really something for everyone here.

It's OK if you decide to ignore the recommended serving size on a box of these beauties.

You Can Now Order—and Donate—Girl Scout Cookies Online

The Girl Scouts are making sure you get your annual fix of Thin Mints and Tagalongs—and sharing the love with healthcare workers, too.

Can't Find Yeast? Grow Your Own at Home With a Sourdough Starter

Yeast has become hard to find at grocery stores, but as long as you have water, flour, and time, you can grow your own yeast to bake bread at home.

University of California and McMaster University Are Offering Their Learning How to Learn Course Online for Free

Learning How to Learn, offered by the University of California, San Diego and McMaster University, teaches you how to combat procrastination, process new information, and much more.

You don't need to wear full business attire to maintain a professional appearance.

10 Ways To Look Professional, and Hide Your Pajamas, In a Video Conference Call

You don't have to wear pants without a stretchy waistband, but you should follow a few tips before joining a Zoom video call when working from home.

A good workout is just one way to pass the time while socially isolating.

11 Boredom-Busting Classes and Activities You Can Do at Home

From virtual field trips to free workout classes, here are the best ways to stay busy while social distancing.

Slice Cherry Tomatoes In Seconds With This Brilliantly Simple Kitchen Hack

Sick of recipes that ask you to cut cherry tomatoes in half individually? If you have two storage container lids, you can slice a bunch of them at once in seconds.

Isolation and health fears are affecting everyone.

8 Tips to Manage Your Coronavirus and Social Distancing Anxiety, According to an Expert

The current public health crisis and extended alone time caused by the coronavirus is raising anxiety levels all over. A psychologist has some advice that can help.

This man is probably using the 'Netflix Party' extension to watch a comedy with his buddies.

Host a Remote Movie Night With This Handy Netflix Browser Extension

Thanks to ‘Netflix Party,’ social distancing and self-quarantining don’t need to ruin your movie nights.

This woman is skeptical about misspellings in her emails, and you should be, too.

5 Tips for Avoiding Coronavirus-Related Phishing Emails

Some phishing emails look like they’re being sent from the WHO, the CDC, or even your own HR department.

As long as you're careful, cleaning your laptop can be an easy DIY project.

How to Clean Your Germy Laptop in 4 Easy Steps

All it takes is a can of compressed air and a little homemade computer cleaner to keep coronavirus and other germs away from your laptop.

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From Apples to Ketchup, These Are the Foods You're Probably Storing Wrong

Do you keep ketchup in the refridgerator and apples on the countertop? If so, you need a lesson in proper food storage.

Filing taxes doesn't have to be confusing—or expensive.

Want to Make Filing Your Taxes Easier? Find Out If You’re Eligible for IRS Free File

More than 14 million Americans missed out on using IRS Free File last year—here’s how to see if you qualify.

The iconic "Painted Ladies" in San Francisco, America's healthiest city.

See If Your Hometown Made the List of America’s Top 20 Healthiest (or Unhealthiest) Cities

Access to healthy foods is important, but it’s not the only factor in determining a city’s overall health score.

Scotland Could Become the First Country to Provide Universal Period Products to Citizens

On Tuesday, Feburary 25, Members of Scottish Parliament backed the first part of a bill that would make sanitary products like pads and tampons freely available.

10 Simple Tricks for Charging Your Smartphone Faster

If your phone battery is in the dangerous zone, use these tricks to get it back up to full power as fast as possible.

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The 20 Best States for Singles

If you're single and looking this Valentine's Day, these are the states where you're most likely to find, afford, and enjoy a date.

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