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Built for Emily Vanderbilt with grounds designed by the man behind Central Park, Elm Court Estate is an American landmark. Now, it can be yours for $12.5 million.

For safety’s sake, if you have a driveway on your property, ice eradication should be a top priority. Here are four tried and tested strategies you can choose from.

From some angles the bolwoningen appear to be caught in open-mouthed surprise.

For golf (or ping-pong) enthusiasts, Netherlands’ ‘bolwoningen’ could be the coolest houses of all time.

If you have a staple remover at home, you can pry open a keyring without pinching a fingertip or breaking a nail.

Even reusable masks need to be replaced sooner or later, especially if you're wearing and washing them regularly.

Freshly laundered and ready to wear four days in a row.

Unfortunately, the answer is not “Never.” (That said, you can usually get more than one wear out of them before laundering.)

The shiny side is on top here, but that doesn't necessarily make it better.

Understanding the manufacturing process will also help you decide whether that shiny side should face up or down.

Royal Palm Island, a fully self-sustainable island in Central America, would make for a perfect vacation home.

Dolly Parton has a new line of holiday home goods.

The popular singer and songwriter is offering cookie baking kits, aprons, and a gingerbread house shaped like the log cabin she grew up in.

A baby Hemingway tottered through the halls of this idyllic edifice.

The museum is a tribute to Ernest Hemingway’s legacy in Oak Park, Illinois, and a reflection of the salon culture of his era.

If you have your heart set on owning a home, you might want to consider moving to West Virginia or Mississippi.

Author Emily Anthes explores the thriving communities of bacteria and fungi with which we share our abodes—and what they reveal about us.

The Gravity Cooling Blanket keeps you comfortable and sweat-free at night so you can get a better night's sleep.

Ironically, a skillet is better for sautéing than a sauté pan is. (But sauté pans have their own skill set.)

Don't let a stuck jar lid deter your dinner plans.

When twisting open a jar lid feels impossible, try these simple tricks before resorting to ordering takeout.

Your sheets need to be washed on a regular basis.

Bedsheets may look clean, but they harbor a variety of nasty things—from dust mites to, yes, even poop.

Fabric softener acts as a lubricant for your laundry.

Fabric softener is supposed to reduce friction and wrinkles and prolong the life of your clothing. But there are some downsides to using it.

It’s been a long year waiting for season two of ‘The Mandalorian,’ and you deserve a Baby Yoda succulent.

Putting metal in the microwave is never a good idea—especially if you're inspired by a viral social media hoax.

It's not Schitt's Creek, but it could be.

Cleator, Arizona, a former gold mining town, is home to a fake yacht club, eight humans, five dogs, and two grumpy cats.

Enjoy your favorite beverage with this beautiful ceramic Baby Yoda tiki mug based on the hit series 'The Mandalorian.'

Maybe you know how to change your background on Zoom already, but did you know about all the keyboard shortcuts?

If you have a Rose, Blanche, Dorothy, or Sophia in your life, this is the perfect place to live out your golden years.

A perfect view for zoning out on a Zoom call.

Take a break from staring at your neighbor’s fire escape and see Christine’s happy little pond in Bavaria instead.

This Vanderbilt Mansion in the Berkshires Spans Two Towns—and Can Be Yours for $12.5 Million

4 Ways to De-Ice Your Driveway

Bolwoningen: The Golf Ball-Shaped Homes of Den Bosch, Netherlands

Spare Your Fingertips With This Key Ring-Opening Hack

When Should You Replace Your Face Mask?

Here’s How Often You Should Wash Your Sweaters

Why Only One Side of Tinfoil Is Shiny

All of Royal Palm Island, a 6.5-Acre Private Island in Belize, Can Be Yours for $6 Million

Dolly Parton Has Partnered With Williams Sonoma to Launch a Line of Holiday-Themed Home Goods

The Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum in Illinois Might Shut Down Forever—Here’s How to Help Save It

Here's How Much Money You Need to Earn in Each State to Afford a Home

Meet Your Home's Microbes in The Great Indoors

This Weighted Blanket Is Designed to Keep You Cool at Night

Skillet vs. Sauté Pan: What’s the Difference?

6 Simple Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid

Here's How Often You Should Be Washing Your Sheets

What Does Fabric Softener Actually Do?

Yes, You Do Need This Baby Yoda Succulent Planter

Does Putting a Penny in the Microwave Really Make It Shrink?

Tiny Ghost Town of Cleator, Arizona (Pop. 8) Can Be Yours for $1.25 Million

This Is the Way: Baby Yoda Tiki Mugs Are Here

11 Handy Zoom Hacks to Make Your Digital Life Easier

The Golden Girls House Is on the Market for the First Time Ever

Sick of the Same Old Window View? Swap Yours for Someone Else’s With This New Website