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Bananas require a little finessing.

Should you buy bananas when they’re green or when they're visibly yellow and ripe? Discover the right time and color stage to purchase bananas, plus how to best store them at home.

Jake Rossen


These tips will make cleaning the ceiling fan easier.

Tired of fan dust falling everywhere? These ceiling fan cleaning hacks—including natural solutions and smart safety tips—will make the problem easier to deal with.

CaLea Johnson


Not something that the Property Brothers would want to see.

When it comes to removing water stains from your ceiling, there are a few important things to identify, like what’s causing water to seep through in the first place.

Jake Rossen












Mold is the last thing you want to see after cracking open one of these.

You might never expect to see mold growing inside a fireproof safe, but it can happen. Here’s how to prevent it, plus how to properly clean it so your valuables don’t get destroyed.

Rudie Obias
Simplify you day, one hack at a time.

Keep these life hacks in your back pocket to make your everyday chores easier, whether you have to clean, cook, organize, or just live more efficiently.

Madeline Raynor