It’s the end of a long day, and you’ve grudgingly brushed, flossed, washed your face and performed other tedious tasks when you’d much rather just fall right in bed. Suddenly, the humidifier looms large. The tank is half full, so why not just save yourself an extra chore and re-use last night’s water? Then there’s …
Think your refrigerator is just one big box of evenly cold air? Not so! The temperature inside the average fridge actually varies from front to back, bottom to top and everywhere in between. Because of this, food product placement within the appliance is far more important than you probably realize. The whole purpose of the …
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Think your refrigerator is just one big box of evenly cold air? Not so! The temperature inside the average fridge actually varies from front to back, bottom to top and everywhere in between. Because of this, food product placement within the appliance is far more important than you probably realize. The whole purpose of the …
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If you’ve ever had to deal with a bathroom that lacks a working fan or window, you know exactly how unpleasant the experience can be. Odors, normally whisked away in just a few minutes, may linger for much longer, whether from poop or powerful bathroom cleaning products. But moisture is the real enemy. Humidity from …
If you’ve ever had to deal with a bathroom that lacks a working fan or window, you know exactly how unpleasant the experience can be. Odors, normally whisked away in just a few minutes, may linger for much longer, whether from poop or powerful bathroom cleaning products. But moisture is the real enemy. Humidity from …
Kitchen exhaust fans aren’t just for when you accidentally burn the liver and onions. They’re vital tools for improving indoor air quality, and by extension, protecting human health. But to see the benefits of these fans, you must actually use them, and regularly, even if your local building codes, like most, don’t require them. Yes, …
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Kitchen exhaust fans aren’t just for when you accidentally burn the liver and onions. They’re vital tools for improving indoor air quality, and by extension, protecting human health. But to see the benefits of these fans, you must actually use them, and regularly, even if your local building codes, like most, don’t require them. Yes, …
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Sometimes, the lore of a kitchen gadget can spread with the ferocity of a wildfire, dominating countertops across the country for years. The latest kitchen tool resonating with amateur cooks and professionals alike is the Instant Pot — an all-in-one next-gen pressure cooker that is now one of the bestselling small kitchen appliances in the …
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Sometimes, the lore of a kitchen gadget can spread with the ferocity of a wildfire, dominating countertops across the country for years. The latest kitchen tool resonating with amateur cooks and professionals alike is the Instant Pot — an all-in-one next-gen pressure cooker that is now one of the bestselling small kitchen appliances in the …
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Your nose is running, so you run to the restroom for a tissue and then realize that familiar cardboard box is empty. What’s a nasal-drip sufferer to do? Unroll a bit of toilet paper instead, of course. We may use tissues and toilet paper interchangeably sometimes, but the truth is, there are some important differences …
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Your nose is running, so you run to the restroom for a tissue and then realize that familiar cardboard box is empty. What’s a nasal-drip sufferer to do? Unroll a bit of toilet paper instead, of course. We may use tissues and toilet paper interchangeably sometimes, but the truth is, there are some important differences …
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Americans are very interested in hygiene, and yet the country that popularized hand sanitizer does not, in general, support the use of bidets. But what’s more hygienic than really, actually cleaning your butt after you poop? Not much, but though Europe and Asia have been on the bidet bandwagon for a long time, Americans are …
Americans are very interested in hygiene, and yet the country that popularized hand sanitizer does not, in general, support the use of bidets. But what’s more hygienic than really, actually cleaning your butt after you poop? Not much, but though Europe and Asia have been on the bidet bandwagon for a long time, Americans are …
If your home has a corner cabinet, odds are it has a lazy Susan tucked away inside. Perhaps there is a lazy Susan atop the center of your dining room table, or you’ve spun one around to reach a tasty dish while seated at a round restaurant table. Whatever its use or location, the lazy …
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If your home has a corner cabinet, odds are it has a lazy Susan tucked away inside. Perhaps there is a lazy Susan atop the center of your dining room table, or you’ve spun one around to reach a tasty dish while seated at a round restaurant table. Whatever its use or location, the lazy …
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It’s the one spot in every home that all members of the family use on a regular basis, from California to Dubai. Culture, custom, habit and convenience all dictate a society’s notion of what defines a “toilet,” even though this humble household item is often taken for granted. We do what we do where we …