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Say “thank you” now, return the gift later.

There are many perfectly valid reasons for wanting to exchange or return a present. These simple tips should help point you in the right direction.

Airfares are often cheaper on the holiday itself.

While we can’t promise that your journey to grandma’s house this year will be enjoyable, we know of a few travel tips to make it less stressful.

Y2K led to a lot of hypothetical scenarios involving mass panic, failing banks, and eating squirrels.

Buy a water bed—you might need to drink it.

'Winter Garden Cottage' by Louise McHugh.

Elms Puzzles experts can help you take your puzzle game to the next level.

It's a good idea to prioritize it after getting back from a trip.

Get your suitcase ready for holiday travel season with these luggage cleaning tips, including what steps you can probably just avoid.

What the heck do you do with these things?

There’s actually a lot you can cook with turkey giblets.

Chopping onions can be annoying, but it doesn’t have to be.

Here’s what you can do to avoid the sniffles while preparing dinner.

It isn't as complicated as it might seem.

Stressed about how to wash an electric blanket? Luckily, it isn’t nearly as complicated as it might seem.

Your Thanksgiving preparation can be smoother with Butterball’s “cook from frozen” turkey.

Save some time and energy with Butterball’s new “cook from frozen” turkey.

This delicious focaccia recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education might become a staple in your home.

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

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

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

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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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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Rinsing raw poultry creates more problems than it solves.

6 Simple Tips for Returning or Exchanging Gifts

10 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

Advice for an Apocalypse: 10 Tips From Y2K Survival Guides

9 Expert Tips for Jigsaw Puzzling

Your Luggage Is Absolutely Disgusting—Here’s How to Clean It

What Are Turkey Giblets—And What Should You Do With Them?

How to Cut Onions Without Crying

The Right (And Wrong) Way to Wash an Electric Blanket

Crunched For Time? Butterball Has a New Turkey You Won’t Have to Thaw

This Focaccia Recipe Is a Beginner Baker’s Best Friend

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

7 Easy Tips for Choosing the Best Rug for Your Space

8 Tips for Keeping Your Home Hair-Free

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

12 Simple Ways To Get More Out of Your Air Fryer

A Simple Trick for Keeping Your Apples Fresh for Longer

How to Give Your Cat a Bath

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

How to Clean Your Dishwasher’s Filter

7 Tips for Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh

7 Tips for Deep Cleaning Your Home

How to Use Your Dutch Oven As a Cooler This Summer

These 10 Dog Breeds Make the Best Hiking Companions

Why You Should Never Wash Raw Chicken