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It's a chore the whole family can get in on.

Yes, You Need to Clean Your Dishwasher—Here’s How

Discover the easiest ways to clean your dishwasher, plus the spots you definitely don't want to forget about (like your dishwasher seals).

7 Easy Tips for Choosing the Best Rug for Your Space

Want to refresh your space with a new rug? Be sure to keep these tips in mind.

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8 Tips for Keeping Your Home Hair-Free

A hair-free home is no hassle at all as long as you’re using these tips and tricks from Roborock and Mental Floss.

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How to Make a Simple ‘Dust Repellant Spray’ Using Common Kitchen Items

This easy DIY spray uses common household items to help keep dust from settling around your home.

For a side dish in a pinch, these gadgets work wonders.

12 Simple Ways To Get More Out of Your Air Fryer

Whether you want to make crispy fries or reheat a pizza, these air fryer tips and tricks will help you make the most of this useful appliance.

If stored correctly, these beauties will last for many months.

A Simple Trick for Keeping Your Apples Fresh for Longer

Apple season is among us. Here’s how to make the produce last for as long as possible.

How to Give Your Cat a Bath

A certified cat trainer provides expert tips on how to make the experience less stressful for both you and your pet.

Thought microwave heat would be enough to kill all forms of bacteria? Think again.

Your Microwave Is Covered With Bacteria—Here’s What to Do About It

Microwaves can harbor radiation-resistant bacteria, according to a new study published in 'Frontiers in Microbiology.' Fortunately, these microwave cleaning hacks can help.

How to Clean Your Dishwasher’s Filter

Unless you have a dishwasher with a self-cleaning filter, you should do this kitchen chore roughly every two months. Here’s how.

7 Tips for Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh

Unfortunately, those blooms you clipped from your home garden or snagged from a local farmer’s market won’t last forever.

7 Tips for Deep Cleaning Your Home

Overwhelmed at the prospect of doing a deep clean of your home? Don’t be: These tips and tricks will help the task feel manageable.

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Put your Dutch oven to work this summer.

How to Use Your Dutch Oven As a Cooler This Summer

Dutch ovens can do more than simmer stews and sear meat. You can also use them as a cooler.

These 10 Dog Breeds Make the Best Hiking Companions

According to the American Kennel Club, Siberian huskies, Australian shepherds, and other popular working-dog breeds make the best hiking buddies.

Why You Should Never Wash Raw Chicken

Rinsing raw poultry creates more problems than it solves.

It's really just an intricate game of Tetris.

You’re Probably Loading Your Dishwasher Wrong

If you’re wondering how to load a dishwasher the right way, these expert tips can help you avoid water spots, broken glasses, and many other common pain points.

People view the solar eclipse at Rockefeller Center on August 21, 2017, in New York City.

8 Safety Tips for Watching the 2024 Solar Eclipse

Whether you’ll be in the path of totality or elsewhere in North America, you need to be cautious when viewing the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

This background isn't a real cipher (as far as we know).

5 Beginner’s Codebreaking Tips From ‘Codebreaking: A Practical Guide’

‘Codebreaking: A Practical Guide’ can teach a beginner how to break into codebreaking (and an expert how to up their game).

Looking for Cheap Flights? Don't Ignore This Underrated Airline Tool

Most major airlines make it easy to compare flight prices by date together in one page.

10 of the Best Laundry Products That Will Make Cleaning Clothes Easier

From sock locks to hedgehog-shaped dryer balls, these laundry essentials make it easier to clean your clothes.

Lower your heating bill—and increase your hygge.

9 Easy Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter

Don’t throw money out the (poorly insulated) window this winter. Follow these tips for easy and cheap ways to save money on your heating bill.

These boots are made for walking (and running) in snow.

5 Tips for Safely Walking Your Dog in Cold Weather

It's important to have the right gear to keep your dog warm, and to know when it's too cold to walk your dog outside.

Good news! Wearing yoga pants may inspire you to go to the gym more often.

11 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Go to the Gym

Got a New Year’s resolution to go to the gym more often? Here are a few tips to help you stick to your goals.

5 Simple Tips for Reducing Dust From Building Up In Your Home

Looking to super-charge your dusting? Employing a robot vacuum is one simple way to do it.

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Warning: Using Dish Soap in Your Laundry Machine Is a Bad Idea (Regardless of What TikTok Says)

Not all TikTok hacks are actually hacks. Here’s why you shouldn’t wash clothes with dish soap.