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12 Home Upgrades That Are a Total Waste of Money
While maintaining a home is crucial, not all home upgrades offer the best return on investment, and some can even be a financial drain.
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22 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress at Home for National Relaxation Day
In normal times, between work, family life, and recreation, it can be easy to forget to carve out some peaceful personal space — but when a crisis strikes, the need to let go of stress can be crucial. Whether you’re looking…
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8 Things to Never Leave on Your Kitchen Countertop
While it’s easy to just throw everything on the kitchen countertop, not everything belongs there. Countertops are high-traffic areas that are frequently exposed to spills, splatters, and varying temperatures. This can lead to the deterioration or cross-contamination of food items…
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14 Household Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
No matter how much of a neat freak you are, your house is a germ-ridden minefield. And while most of us are quick to blame the usual suspect — the toilet — you’d be shocked to learn that far nastier…
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23 Things Everyone Had in Their House in the ’80s
From gargantuan TV consoles to now-archaic answering machines, there were plenty of things you could find in just about every house during the 1980s. Here are some of the most nostalgic and iconic staples. VCR & VHS Movies Blu-Ray, DVD…
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Beloved American Traditions That Are Practically Gone Now
So much of what we grew up with has disappeared, from the tools we once relied on to the habits grown out of a slower pace to life. It’s progress, many say, but others might beg to differ on a…
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18 Vintage Photos of Middle-Class Birthdays in the 1980s
‘Go big or go home’ seemed to have been the motto of birthday parties in the 1980s. Every party, whether for a 3-year-old or an adult, was themed, and families…
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20 Risky Home Projects You Should Never Try to Do Yourself
Home improvement looks so easy on TV, and going the DIY route is a real money saver when facing labor costs that can turn a leaky $11 toilet fill valve…
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10 Everyday Items You’re Using Totally Wrong
Life can be a tricky thing to navigate, and it just so turns out that many of us really could do well by having some kind of universal instructional how-to…
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14 Things You Should Never Keep in Your Bedroom
If your home is supposed to be a haven, your bedroom is its inner sanctum — a place to relax, recharge, and forget about the day’s worries. If it doesn’t…
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13 Things You Should Never Clean With Vinegar
For years, people everywhere have recommended vinegar for several different cleaning hacks. While it might be tried and true in some areas, there are a handful of things around your…
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6 Places in Your Home Where You Lose the Most Heat
When days are cold, staying warm inside sounds perfect — but heat follows the laws of thermodynamics, not your wishes. It naturally moves toward cooler areas, slipping out through hidden…
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The 7 Things That Use the Most Water in Your House
You may spend most of your time thinking about how to save on your energy bill, but it’s also worth keeping an eye on your water usage. There are seven…
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10 Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid
Deciding to declutter your home can feel like a huge task — but once you get the ball rolling it gets easier and easier. The sense of satisfaction that you…
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13 Things Lurking in Your Home That Could Be Triggering Your Allergies
We generally associate allergies with what’s happening outside — pollen, ragweed, etc. But what about when you’re indoors, windows and doors shut, and you still feel sniffly? If you know it’s…
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18 Things You Should Never Do in the Shower
A hot shower is such a sacred part of our daily routine that many of us tend to lather up on autopilot, even if just to relax. But that doesn’t…
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10 Home Security Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Here’s a startling stat: A burglary will occur as often as every 15 seconds within the United States. This works out to upward of 4,800 burglaries every day. To make…
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15 Things You Need to Replace a Lot More Often Than You Think
In a dream world, things we purchase would last forever. Unfortunately, in the real world, many things we rely on need replacing — and some more often than we realize.…
