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Thanks to Good Housekeeping, you never have to wonder how often to clean everything in your house.

Here's How Often You Should Clean Everything In Your House

Learn what tasks you should be doing every day, and what you can leave until next month.

Great kitchen gadgets don't have to take up a ton of space.

18 Space-Saving Gadgets and Organizers That Are Perfect for Small Kitchens

Reclaim precious counter space with these space-saving kitchen gadgets from Smeg, Cuisinart, and other top brands.

You’re Probably Forgetting to Clean the Grossest Part of Your Refrigerator

Your refrigerator’s drip pan is hidden out of sight, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect it.

Consult the USPS's handy service standards map to make sure your loved one's birthday card gets there on time.

How to Figure Out When Your Letter Will Arrive

If you stick your rent check in the mail on June 27, will it reach your landlord across town before the end of the month? There’s a handy map to tell you.

Instead of keeping you awake, your phone might actually help you sleep.

Trouble Sleeping? Your iPhone Has a White Noise Feature You Probably Didn’t Know About

Instead of staying up doom-scrolling, let your smartphone lull you to sleep.

Science Has Figured Out the Most Germ-Ridden Spot in Your Kitchen, and It’s Going to Gross You Out

Sinks and countertops get all the bad press, but the most bacteria are actually lurking somewhere else.

Flight delayed or canceled? Here's what to do.

12 Things To Do When Your Flight's Canceled or Delayed

The next time you're stranded at an airport because of a flight delay or cancellation, follow these expert tips—and have a better chance at maintaining your sanity.

You should always keep an ice scraper in your car during winter.

The Right Way to Use an Ice Scraper on Your Car

This winter, take advantage of a feature on your ice scraper you may be ignoring.

America’s 50 Best Cities for Jobs in 2023

On the hunt for job opportunities? Head to Columbia—in South Carolina or Maryland.

Here’s How to Get Free Burger King Fries Every Week

Burger King’s Royal Perks program, which is free to join, promises its members lots of free French fries.

Before reaching for the tweezers, try these less painful methods for removing a splinter.

6 Simple and Painless Ways to Remove a Splinter

From baking soda to plain water, these old-timey remedies will get that splinter out fast.

This Online Calculator Makes It Easy to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions

If you want to achieve your goals in 2023, this New Year’s resolutions calculator can help.

For when you’re ready to reintroduce yourself.

7 Things To Know Before Legally Changing Your Name

People legally change their first, middle, or last names for a variety of reasons. So what’s in a name (change)? A whole lot of paperwork.

This Chatbot Will Argue With Your Cable Company for You—and Might Lower Your Bill

Tired of chatting with customer service bots? Now you can deploy one of your own to haggle a better price.

Did Your Southwest Airlines Flight Get Canceled? Here’s How to Get a Refund

Here’s what to do if you’re on the receiving end of a Southwest Airlines flight cancellation notice.

Which of these water types is better? We have an answer.

What’s the Difference Between Hard and Soft Water?

“It just tastes funny” is only part of the difference between hard water vs. soft water.

How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?

Diamonds are forever. So is debt, if you’re not careful.

How to Preserve Opened Champagne Without a Stopper

A silver spoon won’t save your uncorked champagne, but this trick will.

Because the right shampoo for your hair doesn't have to be the most expensive one.

8 of the Best Drugstore Shampoos for Each Hair Type, According to Experts

Whether your hair is oily or naturally dry (or somewhere in between), the best drugstore shampoos can help your strands stay healthier than ever.

Getting help for hearing loss is easier than ever.

Say What? You Can Now Buy Hearing Aids Over the Counter and Without a Prescription

The FDA has made the devices cheaper and more readily available to people with mild to moderate hearing loss.

Use these tips to keep your books looking good as new.

13 Tips From a Rare Books Expert to Keep Your Books Looking Great

There's the one place you should never pull on a book—and some things you should never put in them.

How to Stop Autocorrect From Sabotaging Your Texts

Changing a few preferences in your iPhone settings is all you have to do to make autocorrect a help instead of a hindrance.

10 Smart Things to Pack in Your Carry-On (And One Not To)

It's important to plan ahead when going on a flight, so make sure that your carry-on bag is packed with all of your essentials.

You Will Never Make Deviled Eggs the Same Way Again After Watching This Viral Cooking Hack

This deviled egg hack requires no specialized techniques or fancy equipment—all you need is a long kitchen knife.

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