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Beyond its culinary use, rice offers an array of surprising yet practical applications. And the best part? Most of us have a pound (or 20) of white rice stowed in the pantry. From cleanin...
Working from home has its benefits: No commute. More time with family. No dress code. But then there are the drawbacks: interruptions, distractions, lack of interaction with colleagues, a...
Making small repairs from time to time is part and parcel of owning a home. While you can spend hundreds, or even thousands, each year to have a professional handle these odd jobs, tackli...
Few household products are as underrated as the dryer sheet: They're cheap, portable, and much more versatile around the home than anyone expects a laundry product to be. From repelling i...
Count on Curb AppealAddress numbers do more than identify your house. They give the house personality, style, and, sometimes, a facelift. Classic, modern, country—no matter the style, the...
The garage is where we stash everything from our cars and Christmas decorations to tools and sporting gear but, with a little effort, it can be a place to linger rather than a cluttered c...
We know Mother Nature is fickle, but occasionally she goes on a veritable rampage, dealing out hurricanes, floods, and extreme temperature swings. From the devastating hurricane of Galves...
Roaming the streets on foot might elicit stares in some car-dependent corners of the country, but did you know that there are plenty of walkable cities, small and large, where you can rel...
The secret to a garden that practically takes care of itself? Choose plants for your plot wisely, and you’ll be repaid in spades. Take the time to research the low-maintenance plants that...
Few things can rob us of much-needed sleep like a squeaky bed. Because these noises can come from a variety of sources, they can be notoriously difficult to troubleshoot. Faulty springs i...