Real Simple

Avoid disaster by washing these items by hand.

You Should Never Put These Items in the Dishwasher

Dehumidifiers are commonly used to help regulate the indoor conditions and make the home feel cooler, especially in the summer months. But despite making the room feel cooler, a dehumidifier does not actually reduce the ambient temperature inside the home. Learn how a dehumidifier can help you feel cooler without...

Does a Dehumidifier Actually Cool a Room? Plus 7 Tips to Cool Your Home Fast

Don't kick the can! Here's your cleaning plan to get rid of bad odors.

How to Clean All the Trash Cans Inside—and Outside—of Your Home So They Smell Fresh

Cleaning sticky cabinets can be a daunting task, but it’s something we all have to tackle at some point. Over time, kitchen cabinets can accumulate grease, grime, and other residues that create a sticky surface. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to clean sticky cabinets effectively, you’re not alone. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring your cabinets look fresh and clean without causing any damage.

Effective Tips and Tricks for How to Clean Sticky Kitchen Cabinets

Ready to tackle that big pile of laundry? Depending on what you're washing, you may want to think about running a hot water load. Many garments can be washed in hot water, laundry pros say, and below, Hyacinth Tucker, owner of The Laundry Basket LLC, highlights five types of items in particular that will benefit from this type of care.

5 Items You Should Always Wash in Hot Water, According to a Laundry Pro

Why do some people have no problem keeping a clean home 24/7, while others can’t even keep the laundry done when all other things (like work) are equal? While you might think the first group enjoys cleaning, the answer often lies in habit. People with always-clean homes don’t necessarily...

10 Things People With Always-Clean Homes Never Do

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

Food & Wine

You can enjoy fresh produce and still keep your kitchen pest-free. Here’s how.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the Kitchen, According to an Exterminator

TheFW

Depending on how long you plan to be in a hotel room probably depends on how you unpack. Longer stays most likely mean you'll try to make things more homey by completely unpacking your suitcases. Use of the closet, shelves, and dresser drawers are there for just this convenience. If...

Why You Should Avoid Using Drawers in Hotel Rooms

Tom's Guide

Discover effective strategies to eliminate drain flies from your home. Here's some prevention techniques and natural remedies to keep these pesky insects at bay.

How to get rid of drain flies — follow these 7 steps

Woman's World

Plus, steps you can take to keep your car's interior from feeling like an oven!

How to Cool down a Hot Car Quickly: Experts Share Must-Know Tricks for Even the Hottest of Days

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

Extreme heat waves are stressful for almost every type of plant in your garden, from flowers and vegetables to shrubs and trees—but especially for container-grown plants. During periods of high temperatures, you should monitor conditions, watering lawns and established plants deeply at least twice a week. Container-grown plants may require watering twice a day.

How Often Should You Water Your Garden in Extremely Hot Weather? We Asked an Expert

Dengarden

Housekeeping Tip for Removing Hard Water Stains in Shower Is Brilliant

Dryer sheets are small, thin sheets that are ubiquitous in most laundry rooms. Typically coated in fragrance, lubricant, and silicone-based softener, they are designed to reduce static, soften fabrics, reduce wrinkles, and leave a pleasant scent in the drying cycle. However, dryer sheets have many uses beyond laundry. You can...

What Do Dryer Sheets Do? How to Use Them Effectively

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Law & Crime

Richard and Patricia Heitz allegedly kept child in camper without electricity for days before abandoning him at a mental facility and refusing to let him back home. 
The post Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use ‘grocery style bags’ as toilet: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use 'grocery style bags' as toilet: Police

Get an HVAC Tune-Up Before doing anything drastic (like replacing an entire system), co-founder of Angi Angie Hicks says you should call out a tech to give your system a quick tune-up. This will involve assessing your system’s indoor and outdoor components, including ducts and dirty filters—which, Hicks notes, should...

Is Your Second Floor Always Hot? 10 Easy Fixes That Work, According to HVAC Pros

ALTHOUGH many Brits will be appreciating the warmer weather, getting to sleep in it can be a nightmare. But a ‘cooling air,’ hack has since gone viral on social media as those who have tried it are praising it for being a total game changer. Soph Mac is...

My ‘cooling air’ hack is a total game changer in the heat – I use it in my bedroom & it’s fan engineer approved

White shoes are a wardrobe staple. However, they can be challenging to keep clean because they are so susceptible to showing dirt, oil, scuffs, and stains. Whether made of canvas, leather, suede, or synthetic materials, maintaining their pristine condition requires a bit of effort and smart techniques. So, how do you clean white shoes so they sparkle like new?

How to Clean Summer Stains From White Shoes, No Matter the Material

If you see yellow leaves on your potato plants, it's a good idea to investigate further. The problem may be a lack of moisture during hot weather, insects, diseases, or overspray from herbicides—but yellow leaves could also indicate that your potatoes are mature and ready to remove from the ground.

Why Are My Potato Leaves Turning Yellow? 6 Causes and Fixes, From a Pro

NewsBreak

Is Your Dishwasher Not Turning On? 11 Ways to Fix It ASAP

Your dishwasher not turning on after you load it with filthy dishes is a major inconvenience. But wait —before you resort to unloading it and handwashing...

Is Your Dishwasher Not Turning On? 11 Ways to Fix It ASAP

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