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The Best Way to Pack Clothes to Prevent Wrinkles

If you want wrinkle-free clothing when you arrive at your destination, try the bundle-wrapping packing method.

Window blinds are usually seen facing down--just how your neighborhood Peeping Tom likes it.

Which Way Should Window Blinds Face?

Buying a set of mini-blinds comes with a huge decision: Should they be facing up or down? The answer depends on your need for privacy.

Save Money on Tech and Furniture With Amazon's Outlet Store Sale

Discover Amazon's Outlet store and all the sales on big-ticket items like tech and furniture so you can save more money.

Can You Spot the Broken Wrench Among the Plumber’s Tools?

Most plumbing problems might require professional help, but here’s one you can definitely solve on your own.

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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.

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.

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.

Why Do Chefs Season Food From High Up?

It’s not just Salt Bae—this cooking hack is used by home and pro chefs alike. Here’s how it helps improve your dish.

Villages in Southern Italy Are Paying People to Move There

Nine southern Italian villages are offering people a $33,000 incentive to move and work in their towns.

Choose Your Side With Dr. Squatch’s Limited-Edition Box of Star Wars-Inspired Soaps

Choose whether you support the light or the dark side with Dr. Squatch's new limited-edition collector's box of Star Wars-inspired soaps featuring Yoda, Darth Vader, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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.

Make Your Home Smell Like Pretzel Day, Kevin’s Famous Chili, and More With These Office-Themed Candles

This ‘Serenity by Jan’ candle almost definitely smells better than the fictional version from ‘The Office.’

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.

In 1989, This Old House Made a Pretty Spot-On Prediction About What the "House of the Future" Would Look Like

‘This Old House’ host Steve Thomas once bore witness to some pretty good predictions for the future (and also some bad ones).

Enjoy a Summer Cocktail With These Star Wars Tiki Mugs Featuring Iconic Scenes From the Original Trilogy

Relax this summer by sipping on a drink from a tiki mug inspired by locations in Star Wars like Hoth, Tatooine, Endor, and more.

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.

Are Magazines Recyclable?

The glossy pages of most catalogues and magazines can be recycled along with the rest of your paper products.

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.

How to Clean LEGO Bricks, According to LEGO

If your kids are playing with LEGO pieces every day, those bricks are probably due for a deep clean.

Sorry, But Your Freshly Washed Undies Are Full of Bacteria

Even after they come out of the washing machine, your pairs of underwear are still teeming with potentially harmful bacteria like 'E. coli.'

What’s the Scratch in Made From Scratch?

Whoever started 'from scratch’ didn’t actually do it in the kitchen—and ‘scratch’ has nothing to do with clawing ingredients together with your bare hands.

The Safest Way to Open a Can Without a Can Opener

You don’t have to be skilled with a sharp knife to learn how to open a can without a can opener. There's an easier (and safer) way.

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