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

The carpets in your home experience a lot of foot traffic from day to day. Plus, depending on what room they're in, spills and stains aren't uncommon. Over time, these factors can lead to unpleasant odors taking root in the fibers of your rugs. But with just a few common household ingredients, like baking soda and vinegar, you can remove these odors and keep them from coming back. Ahead, experts share their favorite methods for deodorizing carpets.

5 Easy Ways to Deodorize Carpets So They Always Smell Fresh

A good-smelling house is essential for creating a welcoming and comfortable environment. While it may not be immediately apparent, a pleasant smelling home can lift your spirits, reduce stress, and improve the atmosphere of your space. It reflects cleanliness and attention to detail from the very core of your home,...

25 Hacks to Keep Your House Smelling Good

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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

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I Always Hated Cleaning My Bathroom Until I Finally Found Products That Worked

Known as the “lilac of the South,” crepe myrtles can’t help but impress when they produce their colorful bounty of crepe paper-like flowers from spring through early fall. But if you’ve ever struggled with a crepe myrtle not blooming, there are plenty of techniques to improve the...

5 Reasons Your Crepe Myrtle Isn't Blooming and How to Fix it

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Homes & Gardens

Drawing on both modern and traditional styles, the socialite creates a visually interesting dining space using textured, neutral pieces

Kylie Jenner uses a designer-approved tip to put her spin on this classic dining room color scheme

The kitchen is one of the areas in your house that can get easily dirty and messy, especially if you cook several times a day. Having a cleaning routine can help you maintain the cleanliness of your kitchen. It doesn’t have to be hard! Let Clean My Space teach you 8 ways to clean your kitchen in 8 minutes.

8 Ways to Clean Your Kitchen in 8 Minutes

Food & Wine

From renter-friendly light swaps to tailored touches to your cabinets.

6 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Kitchen for Under $100, According to an Interior Designer

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Wondering how to get sparkly, clean stainless steel sinks? If you are, let Clean That Up teach you the proper way to do it! Sinks play a crucial part in the kitchen, as they are used to wash food, hands, dishes, utensils, and cookware, helping to keep the whole area clean. However, if not cleaned daily, bacteria, soap, and food waste easily build up and make the sink dull.

The Secret to Cleaning Stainless Steel Sinks Like a Pro

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

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

Pro Chefs Say Wooden Cutting Boards Are Ruining Your Knives — Here’s What to Use Instead

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How to Get Crayon Off Your Walls in 5 Genius Ways

If you've noticed crayon marks on walls left behind by a budding little artist, fear not—you can get crayons off the wall in these five genius...

How to Get Crayon Off Your Walls in 5 Genius Ways

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