Never quite sure what you should set your thermostat to? Don't leave it on whatever your partner or your family suggests. Stay smart and track the temperatures outside, and set your temperatures accordingly. You can keep cool in the summer heat without spending an arm and a leg – or battling for control of thermostat with your family.

Cut Your Energy Bills in Half Using This Thermostat Setting

Many people clean their cooktops and countertops after each round of cooking, but tend to forget the backsplash. Since the backsplash is one of the most overlooked kitchen areas, grease splatters can build up over time and become difficult to get rid of. What Causes Grease Stains on Your Kitchen...

How to Remove Grease From Your Kitchen Backsplash, According to a Professional Cleaner

"How do you open jars?" I texted a dear friend one night after a particularly grueling and soul-sapping tussle with a stubborn marinara lid that bruised both my hands and my ego, and made me wonder how I managed to independently feed myself. "A mallet," he told me. Specifically, this rubber mallet for under $12 at Amazon. (Maybe it'll even go on sale as part of Amazon Prime Day.)

Yes, This Kitchen Tool I Swear by Isn't for Cooking at All

We're all about getting down to zero waste, and vacuum sealing food is just about the best way to keep excess groceries from going bad. The life of some foods will be extended for weeks, even months when vacuum sealed in plastic to remove air and placed in the fridge, freezer or pantry. But other foods don't react well to vacuum sealing and can even cause food to spoil more quickly or develop botulism and other harmful toxins.

7 Foods You Should Never Vacuum Seal, According to an Expert

Your Keurig coffee maker probably has mold in it. There it is: the harsh truth. Sure, it likely takes care of all your daily caffeine needs, but if you don't deep-clean your Keurig once a week, it's guaranteed to get disgusting pretty quickly. However, there's an easy way to make sure your next cup of Joe is not only pristine and delicious, but mold-free, too.

It's Past Time You Cleaned Your Keurig. Here's the Right Way to Do It

Prime Day is less than 24 hours away, and retailers are gearing up for the sale. Amazon has tons of products on sale, and other retailers are hopping on the bandwagon as well, including Best Buy. If you're looking to grab high-quality running earbuds, now is the time to make your move. You can grab some Shokz OpenRun Pro bone-conduction headphones for just $100 at Best Buy, saving you $80 off the list price.

Grab Shokz OpenRun Pro Bone-Conduction Headphones at $80 Off With This Anti-Prime Day Deal

We're headed into the third week of July, and that means the third round of Social Security payments will be soon sent to recipients. Below, we'll let you know when you can expect your check this month. Also, If you're still waiting on your check from June, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

Social Security Payment July 2024: Here's When You'll Get Your Check

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Why You Should Never Put Your Clothes in a Hotel Dresser, According to a Doctor

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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

With the rising cost of groceries and the little time we have to prepare them, the question "what's for dinner?" is getting harder to answer. If grocery shopping and meal kits are getting too stressful (and expensive), give yourself a night off by going out to eat. Dining out just got less expensive thanks to StackSocial, which is offering a $200 Restaurant.com gift card for just $35. This is an amazing bargain because you're basically getting $165 in free credit for food at your favorite places. This is great for date nights, graduation gifts or just something to break out in case of emergencies. However, this deal won't last long, so get it while you can.

Hungry for a Good Deal? Get $200 of Restaurant.com Credit for Only $35

A soft, sink-in mattress that cradles your body to lull you into a deep sleep...sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? And that’s why memory foam mattresses have gained such a huge reputation over the years. Memory foam was developed in the 1960s by NASA-funded researchers who were looking...

The best memory foam mattresses for comfort and support

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There are many videos and guides online that can tell you how to remove scratches from your car using home remedies and other unorthodox methods. A few of these would be good if you're in a pinch and want to clear up minor scratches on your car but don't have much time or money for repairs that require expensive products.

How To Remove Scratches From A Black Car: 3 Proven Methods

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How Often Do You Really Need to Wash Your Sheets?

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

As Amazon Prime Day draws closer, other outlets, like Best Buy, are throwing competitive deals out there so Amazon won't hog the spotlight. Right now, Best Buy is offering a TCL 55-inch 4K TV for only $230, $220 less than its normal $450 price. It's a steal for anyone who wants a decently large quality QLED 4K smart TV and has been waiting for a significant price drop. This deal is part of Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale, which runs through July 17, so you don't have long to get in on the savings.

Best Buy's Anti-Prime Day Sale Takes Almost 50% Off This 55-Inch TCL 4K TV

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If you own a washing machine, you probably wouldn’t imagine there would ever be the need to learn how to wash clothes in a bathtub. However, you never know when your washer might go out of commission.Plus, hand washing your clothes can also be more eco-friendly and better for preserving delicate fabrics. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, keep reading.Step 1: Prepare the bathtubThe first step is preparing the bathtub. Before you even think about throwing your clothes in there, the tub should be squeaky clean, according to The Spruce. Remove any items along the rim and then follow your typical...

Is Your Washer out of Commission? Here’s a Quick Guide on How to Wash Clothes in a Bathtub

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You’ll wish you bought these products sooner.

10 Amazon Gadgets Under $15 That’ll Make Your Life So Much Easier

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

New bed sheets are always a luxury we can't wait to sleep on. If you're like us, you can't wait to pull out your new sheets, make your bed, and get a good night's sleep (once you've narrowed down your favorite bed sheet type, of course). But, according to laundry...

Should You Wash New Sheets Before Using Them? We Asked a Laundry Expert

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How to Properly Use Your Electric Toothbrush for the Best Clean

To keep your teeth as healthy as possible, the American Dental Association recommends brushing twice a day for 2 minutes per session. The type of type...

How to Properly Use Your Electric Toothbrush for the Best Clean

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