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The Quick, Powerful Workout You’re Probably Not Getting

The Quick, Powerful Workout You’re Probably Not Getting

Wayne L. Westcott, PhD | October 22, 2014

Until recently, fitness gurus have advised people to "take the stairs" mainly as a substitute for do-nothing elevator rides. Now:…

New Way to Get ALL the Toothpaste Out
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New Way to Get ALL the Toothpaste Out

October 22, 2014

So you think you got all the toothpaste out of that tube? Think again! First, put the sealed tube in…

Get That Burnt Smell Out of the Kitchen

Get That Burnt Smell Out of the Kitchen

October 21, 2014

Here’s a fun way to get rid of lingering burnt-food smells. Wet a dishrag with plain water, wring out the…

Unshrink Your Wool Sweater
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Unshrink Your Wool Sweater

October 21, 2014

If you have a wool sweater that has become too snug, we've got a tip that'll bring it back to…

Tea for Your Face

Tea for Your Face

October 20, 2014

A yoga instructor once said to us, "Relax your face," which is a strange phrase and something that's easier said…

Better Than Brillo

Better Than Brillo

October 17, 2014

Broiling provides great flavor, but the high heat does a great job of searing food onto your pan! You could…

Guide: How to Lose Bad Habits…and Start Good Habits

Guide: How to Lose Bad Habits…and Start Good Habits

October 16, 2014

You know when a habit is bad for you. But a bad habit can seem impossible to break—no matter how…

Taming Plastic Wrap

Taming Plastic Wrap

October 15, 2014

It's a common kitchen hassle—wrestling with your plastic wrap as it tries to tangle and cling to everything in sight.…

Hackers Could Ruin Your Life

Hackers Could Ruin Your Life

John Sileo | October 14, 2014

Changing passwords isn't enough to stop them Recent news that Russian hackers had stolen more than 1.2 billion passwords from…

6 Fixes for Scratched Furniture

6 Fixes for Scratched Furniture

October 13, 2014

Thrift shops and Craigslist can be frugal outlets for furniture...but sometimes the wood looks a bit beat up. If it's…

Crustless Apple Pie in 3 Minutes

Crustless Apple Pie in 3 Minutes

October 9, 2014

There's so much to love about fall. One is the bountiful harvest of so many different kinds of apples! They're…

2 Ways to Stop Your Dog from Jumping
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2 Ways to Stop Your Dog from Jumping

October 8, 2014

Dogs that jump up and put their front paws on people crave attention. They will continue jumping as long as…

Easy Ways to Get Paint Off Your Skin

Easy Ways to Get Paint Off Your Skin

October 6, 2014

Did you dive in and start painting without protecting yourself? For skin painted with latex paint, use Avon's Skin So…

Homemade Skin Smoother

Homemade Skin Smoother

October 3, 2014

If you eat oatmeal for breakfast, have we got a feel-good facial for you! Make extra oatmeal and separate some…

Diseases from Public Showers

Diseases from Public Showers

Johanna Youner | October 2, 2014

  Dr. Johanna Youner: I see a lot of different types of infections transmitted in public showers, for sure. Warts.…