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Here's How Often You Should Be Washing Your Pillows (And How to Do It)

First, make sure they've still got life left in them.

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The Simple iPhone Cursor Hack That Will Make Texting Easier

You've been moving your cursor the hard way.

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Some Lip Balms Make Chapped Lips Worse—Here Are the Ingredients You Should Avoid

Some ingredients are best avoided.

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Lost Luggage? Here's How to Handle It

Keep calm and save your receipts.

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Good News: Washing Your Dishes By Hand Is a Waste of Time, Energy, and Water

Don't even rinse them!

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A Simple Trick for Staying Focused While Working From Home

There's an easy way to separate your work life from your home life, even if they both take place in your living room.

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This Simple Plastic Wrap Hack Will Make Your Kitchen Life Much Easier

It may seem a little silly, but give it a try.

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The iPhone Shortcut That Can Direct You to the Nearest ER in an Emergency

You're not always thinking clearly in an emergency. Let your phone do some of the work for you.

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Learn How to Make 40 Different Paper Airplanes With This Instructional Website

Step-by-step instructions to make you look like the coolest kid ever.

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5 Places to Donate Your Old Coat This Fall

Looking to upgrade your wardrobe? Make sure your old coat goes to someone in need.

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What to Do If You’ve Lost Your iPhone

Don't worry, there are ways to get it back.

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You're Probably Raking Leaves All Wrong

Here are a few tips.

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5 Tips for Choosing the Best Vacuum Cleaner For Your Space

We weigh the pros and cons of the five main types.

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6 Easy Ways to Remove Gum from Your Clothes and Hair

First off, find the nearest hydrophobic material.

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A Simple Trick for Becoming a Better Listener

Hint: You're probably doing it anyway.

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Spoiler: You’re Probably Storing Your Wine Wrong

Get a wine rack.

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11 Tips For Crafting the Perfect Travel Itinerary

2. Don't overplan

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Want to Be as Productive as Possible? Try the Pomodoro Technique

It keeps you honest about how much time you actually spend working versus goofing off—but it leaves time for a little fun, too.

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Why Can't You Open Your Car Door If Someone is Trying to Unlock It at the Same Time?

The mechanics of car locks are more complicated than you might think.

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Want Your Colleague to Answer Your Email? Don’t Use These Phrases

Not sure if you saw our last article, but ...

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Flashing Status Symbols Won’t Impress New Friends—and May Even Backfire

Researchers find that the very things we think will sway people will actually turn them off

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A Simple Trick for Eliminating 'Filler Words' Like 'Like' From Your Vocabulary

According to communication experts.

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Forget the Microwave—This is the Best Way to Reheat Pizza at Home

Say goodbye to soggy day-old pizza.

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Why You Should Stop Washing Your Clothes in Warm Water

Your clothes and your wallet will thank you.