No one is immune to the accidental food grease splatter or spill, and unfortunately, grease stains can be challenging to remove from fabric. Grease is a lipid, meaning it can't be dissolved in water. This means you'll need a stronger solution, like soap or vinegar, to break up the stain and free it from the fabric.

How to Get Grease Stains Out of Clothes Without Ruining Them

So you’ve hit the jackpot at the thrift store and found the vintage sofa of your dreams at a deep discount. But then you spot something that could turn this scene into a nightmare—an ugly stain on the fabric that looks at least half as old as the furniture itself.

6 Foolproof Ways to Remove Stains From Thrift Store Finds, According to Pros

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I didn’t realize how hideous my outlet cover plates were... until now. Discover the easiest, chicest, and potentially least expensive home update you never knew you needed

Replacing Outlet Cover Plates is the Easy Trick That Instantly Elevates a Home — Especially With These 12 Finds

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WANT to spruce up your home but don't know where to begin? Well as long as you avoid these interior design 'icks' you should be alright. Ethan Gaskill and Robert Gigs took to social media to share some of the common mistakes people make all the time - so are you guilty of any of them?

Interior designer shares home icks you should avoid at all costs – and a pop of colour is the worst thing you can do

A well-loved couch can be subject to lots of embarrassing wear and tear. Worse yet, accidents happen that could ruin this living room staple. For example, pee stains are surprisingly common. Whether it’s from a pet or a person, such stains are easily cleanable with store-bought or homemade solutions.

How to Get Pee Stains and Smells Out of Your Couch Quickly

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Home and hosting experts reveal what does — and does not — make an impression.

Here's What Guests Notice Immediately About Your House

We'll take you through the steps to get rid of the smoke smell by washing fabrics, cleaning floors and walls, and adding odor-absorbing products. Learn the best ways to get rid of smoke smells from your home. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Sign up for our free daily newsletter...

How to Get Rid of Any Smoky Smell in Your House, from Campfires to Cooking

Travel + Leisure

Going on vacation? Give your luggage a little tub time.

Why You Should Always Put Your Luggage in the Hotel Bathtub

If brown patches suddenly pop up in your lawn in the middle of summer, the most likely culprit is a fungal disease called, "brown patch." Grass turns brown when it's no longer receiving the proper nutrients, so this could be caused by the disease, underwatering, overwatering, or overfertilization. Brown patches...

5 Simple Fixes for Brown Patches on Your Lawn

Holes that suddenly appear in your lawn can be unsightly and problematic, interrupting your manicured grass and posing a trip hazard. To remedy the situation, you need to know what’s causing the holes but in many cases, the insects or animals causing the situation do their work at night or out of sight.

Holes in Your Yard, But No Mounds? 8 Causes and What to Do About Them

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From vinyl fences to stamped concrete and plastic furniture, there are several things an interior decorator would never have in her backyard.

I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I would never have in my backyard.

TIME

How Often Do You Really Need to Wash Your Sheets?

Professional organizers agree that while aiming to tackle one's entire bedroom in a single day is a gargantuan task, it isn't an impossible one. "With the right mindset and a clear plan of action, you can transform your bedroom into a well-organized sanctuary in just one day," Sarah Schier, professional organizer and the founder of Beautiful Life, says. "Remember to stay focused, take breaks as needed, and celebrate your progress along the way."

How to Organize Your Entire Bedroom in Just One Day, According to Pros

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Homes & Gardens

Steam cleaners and carpet cleaners are best suited to different jobs. To find out which cleaner is right for your home, we spoke to the cleaning experts

Steam cleaners vs carpet cleaners – which is best for your floors?

Las Vegas, NV

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As the mercury rises, so does the stress on your car, especially in places like Las Vegas where triple-digit temperatures are the norm during the summer. A local driver, Frieda Vallejos, shared with KLAS-TV how living in Vegas for over 20 years has helped her body adapt to the heat, but unfortunately, the same can't be said for her car. She recently experienced her center console knob melting off—yikes!

A mechanic warns drivers to act now to avoid 'ruining their center console' as a heatwave approaches

Can’t find space to store all of your things? That only means it’s time to declutter! Get rid of the things you no longer need or want, as they are only taking up space in your closet. Letting things go is the only way to make room for the new items that you actually need. Let Joy Home Remedies help you declutter your home. Here is a list of everyday things you need to get rid of.

10 Everyday Things You Need to Get Rid Of

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On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

The days of guesstimating how much detergent you need to add to your load are over. Laundry detergent sheets are an eco-friendly, liquidless, and lightweight alternative to traditional laundry detergent and laundry pods. By switching, you ditch those heavy detergent bottles and clean up to one large load with something that resembles a dryer sheet.

The 5 Best Laundry Detergent Sheets of 2024

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Whether fixing blemishes or starting with a new hue, these pro tips will help you get your next paint job right.

6 Painting Mistakes to Avoid Next Time You Do a Refresh

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7 Things Pro Organizers Notice Immediately When They Enter a Messy Home

The thought of a professional organizer entering your home may send you into a cleaning frenzy. Even if you’re naturally tidy, piles of items can easily...

7 Things Pro Organizers Notice Immediately When They Enter a Messy Home

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