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How to Stick to Your Goals: A Simple Science-Backed Trick

If you wish to make New Year's resolution for 2021, there is one simple tweak that is psychologically proven to help you stick to them.

6 Ingenious Winter Car Tricks Everyone Should Know

What could be worse than finding that your car is buried in ice and snow? Here are the solutions to 6 common car problems that occur in the winter.

Don’t Throw Away Banana Peels! They Have Some Great Uses

Before you throw throw away the next banana peel into the trash can, read about the great ways it can be used.

10 Unexpected Handy Uses for a Hairdryer

The hairdryer is one of the more useful appliances we have - here are 10 unexpected and super handy uses for a hairdryer.

Relieve Itching With These 7 Useful Natural Tips

Here's a look at a few great home remedies that can work wonders to calm itchy skin.

All 11 of These Ordinary Items Have Clever Hidden Features

Not only is it fun to find out the purpose of these secret features, but it’s also quite useful to know them!

Are You Using Cleaning Supplies Right? 10 Common Mistakes

Are you using cleaning products correctly? Here are 10 important cleaning mistakes you should always avoid

NEVER Do These 7 Things When Using a Power Strip

These are 7 safety tips you should always follow when using a power strip to avoid disaster

7 Surprising Items That Should Be Kept in the Fridge

Some surprising items are better off in the fridge than on a cupboard shelf. Here are 7 such items, both food-related and not.

Christmas Trees and Pets: A Few Important Safety Tips

A Christmas tree can pose a threat for cats and dogs, but there are a few easy safety precautions pet owners can take

No More Rice Bowls! Four Ways to Salvage a Wet Phone

Getting your phone wet can be stressful, so here are four tips on how to save it from water damage, from tech experts (there is no rice involved...)

If You’re Taking Apple Cider Vinegar, You Must Know This

There is a right and wrong way to take apple cider vinegar, and doing so incorrectly may not just be ineffective, it could be harmful to your health.

11 Things That Could Seriously Harm Your Washing Machine

As useful as they are, washing machines are not invincible, and some items can cause them damage or be unfit for machine washing. Here are 11 of them.

Once and For All, Is there a Right Side to Aluminum Foil?

Many home cooks have pondered the question 'should I use the sticky or the dull side of an aluminum foil'? We're here to answer this question once and for all

10 Indoor Plants That Thrive in Small Spaces

There is a great number of indoor plants that will make your home or office pretty and the air indoors fresher and cleaner but require very little space

Drilling Holes In Your Bin Can Make Your Life Much Easier!

Drilling holes in your trash can? Yes! Learn two easy tricks that will make taking out the trash much easier

7 Common Ways You Are Harming Your Stovetop

Want to ensure that your stovetop runs for a long time? Avoid making these common and obvious mistakes.

Handy Trick - How Many Lights Does a Christmas Tree Need?

We found an excellent trick that allows you to calculate the exact perfect number of Christmas lights necessary to decorate your tree

There is a Way to Stop The Flood of Pesky Junk Mail

Insurance offers, catalogs, flyers - we all receive junk mail, and lots of it. But why does that happen and how can we stop, or at least reduce it?

4 Genius Hacks to Help Remove Bugs and Stickers From a Car

Learn about 3 genius hacks that will help you remove pesky stickers and bug stains fast and effortlessly from your car!

Coffee Jitters? 7 Ways to Get Caffeine Out of Your System

Had too much coffee and woke up feeling jittery? You are likely suffering from caffeine overdose and these tips will help.

10 Habits That Will Shorten Your Microwave’s Lifespan

If you maintain your microwave correctly, its life expectancy is up to 10 years. This is what you need to stop doing to extend its lifespan.

8 Things That Should Always Be Kept In A Safe

Even if you don't have wads of cash or jewelry lying around, there are a few valuables everyone has that should always be kept stored in a safe

5 Cases in Which Using a Debit Card is a BAD Idea

Credit cards and debit cards are not made equal and in certain cases, it's a bad idea to pay with a debit card. Here are 5 such situations...

10 Reasons Why Your Nonstick Cookware Is SO Short-Lasting

Here are 10 common cooking and maintenance mistakes that can ruin nonstick cookware for you to avoid in the future!

10 Items That May Be in Short Supply This Pandemic Winter

The coronavirus pandemic might make a few items tough to find during the upcoming winter season. Here's a look at a few of them.

12 of the WORST Hair Care Mistakes All of Us Still Make

Here are 12 common hair care mistakes that may be responsible for the frizz, dry and split ends, hair thinning, and lack of manageability.

Organizing the Garage: 12 Items You Can Toss Worry-Free

Most people would benefit from a good declutter in the garage and free up lots of space. What should be the first things to go? Here is a list!

Items You Keep on the Kitchen Counter But Really Shouldn’t

Do you keep a knife holder on the kitchen counter? What about a jar with coffee or spices? Learn why that’s probably a bad idea...

Should You Preheat the Car Engine When It’s Getting Cold?

Experts say that leaving the engine run idle in cold weather is both a waste of your money and terrible for the car engine and the environment.

10 Cooking Tips for an Upgraded & Stress-Free Thanksgiving

These tricks are sure to save you time, make cooking for the holiday easier & upgrade your Thanksgiving dinner without the need to use any new ingredients.

Organizing Mistakes That Make Your Kitchen Look Cluttered

Take a look at the possible organizational mistakes you are making that are making your kitchen look messy.

8 Nifty Tricks to Help You Save Money on Holiday Shopping

Take note of these handy money-saving tips that should make your holiday shopping smoother this season.

11 Household Items You Should NEVER Throw Away

These ordinary household items may seem like they belong in the bin, but organizing experts advise to not throw them out, but repurpose them instead!

Practical Tips on Adjusting a Home to be Senior-Friendly

Take note of these useful tips that will help you make your home more accessible and safe for your life ahead.

These Old-Time Cleaning Tricks Are Pretty Genius!

We wanted to remind you of 11 traditional cleaning tricks that truly outperform newer cleaning supplies and methods!

Cleaning Tips: Keep the Dish Soap AWAY From These Things

While dish soap can be very efficient for certain cleaning tasks, there are materials you should never clean with dish soap, or you risk damaging them.

Create a Soothing Haven at Home with These Helpful Tips

Take note of these home decor ideas that can help you create a soothing and stress-free sanctuary at home.

How Covid-19 Is Affecting the Home Design Trends of 2021

Interior design experts predict the biggest home design trends for 2021 and what you might want to avoid.

5 Practical Ways You Can Use Baking Soda for Your Garden

Learn how to make use of baking soda to take care of your garden in simple and practical ways.

Laundry Detergent Is SO Versatile: 8 Genius Home Uses

Laundry soap, both liquid and powder, has a great number of unexpected uses, from dissolving grease stains to cleaning upholstery & even getting rid of weeds!

These Fall Upgrades Will Make Your Home Ready for Winter

Take note of this to-do list that every homeowner should check off before the winter months begin.

Laundry Tips: Make Your Towels Soft and Fluffy Again

Here are some useful tips that will help you make your crusty towels feel soft and fluffy again while also increasing their longevity.

14 Nifty & Practical Charts That Explain Things Visually

Here are 14 practical and nifty charts full of solutions for the household problem and just plain useful information for your everyday life.

13 Foods You Should Never Put In the Blender

Blender can be an amazing kitchen asset, but there are a number of foods you should never put in the blender, to avoid harming the appliance and your meal.

How to Preserve Flower Bouquets: 5 Simple Ways

When it comes to flower preservation, there are several methods you can use, and here are 5 of the most prominent and easy ones!

Handy Tips on How to Keep Your Pillows Fresh and Germ Free

Experts say we aren't washing our pillows enough. Find out how often should we wash our pillows and how to do it.

Full Guide: How to Take Care of Your Food Containers

Food containers are essential kitchen items, and with the right care, they can last for years. Learn some indispensable tips in this article.

9 Ways You Could Be Unknowingly Overwhelming Your Dog

This article will help pet owners understand how they may be unintentionally causing stress to their dogs.

Using Vinegar to Clean These Items Can Really Damage Them

Cleaning these common home surfaces and other items with vinegar can seriously damage them...

8 Of the DIRTIEST Household Items and How to Clean Them

Even in the cleanest of homes, germs might be lurking in the most surprising everyday items. These are 8 items you should look out for and clean regularly.

The 5 Worst Colors for Your Bedroom Walls

These are the colors experts advise to avoid for your bedroom walls for optimal sleep quality

Warning! It Can Be Illegal to Dump These 8 Items

These 8 items should never be dumped in the trash, as it can be hazardous or even illegal!