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Tricks to Make a Small House Feel Bigger: No Renovations Required

Tricks to Make a Small House Feel Bigger: No Renovations Required

Maxwell Ryan | February 24, 2015

In a recent survey, 80% of home owners had at least one major regret about their home. Among the most…

Detox Your Dishcloths

Detox Your Dishcloths

February 20, 2015

Dishcloths and sponges often harbor a stale smell that just won't go away, even after running them through the washing…

What Color Did I Paint That Room?

What Color Did I Paint That Room?

February 19, 2015

It's time to paint your bedroom or guest room or wherever, and you've discovered the best color ever. Here's a…

March 2015 Checklist

March 2015 Checklist

February 18, 2015

Fight seasonal allergies: Talk with your physician about starting medication before the pollen season. Increase intake of allergy-fighting foods, including…

Easy Glide-Off Rubber-Glove Trick

Easy Glide-Off Rubber-Glove Trick

February 10, 2015

It's good to wear rubber gloves when cleaning or washing dishes, but sometimes they can be a pain to take…

You’re Cleaning Your Mirror Wrong

You’re Cleaning Your Mirror Wrong

February 9, 2015

Did you know that spraying window cleaner on a mirror is one of the worst things you can do to…

Remove Lipstick Stains from Napkins

Remove Lipstick Stains from Napkins

January 28, 2015

At your last family party, you put out some nice table linens. But you didn't want to tell your sister-in-law…

How to Save with a Smart Thermostat

How to Save with a Smart Thermostat

Richard Trethewey | January 22, 2015

Since the Nest “smart” thermostat was introduced four years ago, more than one million have been sold despite its relatively…

A Trick to Iron Sleeves
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A Trick to Iron Sleeves

January 21, 2015

Does anyone love to iron? We sure don’t…especially the weird parts, like sleeves! We know you can buy special ironing…

6 Surprising Places Where Mold Lurks

6 Surprising Places Where Mold Lurks

Martin J. Blaser, MD | January 16, 2015

Coffeemakers and washing machines are among the top “hot spots.” We all know that mold thrives in obvious places such…

Watch Our Trick to Get Rid of Flies

Watch Our Trick to Get Rid of Flies

January 6, 2015

Mr. Buzzy and his little buddies are back. But I know his weak spot! Flies are repelled by the herb…

Better Than a Stinky Sponge

Better Than a Stinky Sponge

January 6, 2015

Did you squeeze the juice out of half a lemon and now you have a juiced-out lemon half with some…

Simple Trick to Wash Wine Glasses

Simple Trick to Wash Wine Glasses

Amy Dixon | December 22, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: One of my least favorite things is washing wine glasses. So, if I can have plastic—that's a beautiful…

January 2015 Checklist
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January 2015 Checklist

December 18, 2014

Plan for Social Security ­changes: On January 1, 2015, benefits increase by 1.7% to a maximum of $2,663 each month.…

How to Clean Up Broken Glass

How to Clean Up Broken Glass

December 11, 2014

Mazel tov! That’s what we say when someone breaks a glass. Then we get busy cleaning up the pieces the…