Columbus, OH

If you clean your home regularly, the idea of mold lurking in random nooks and crannies may seem a bit ridiculous. Mold? In your home? Impossible! We're sorry to say that it isn't as impossible as it sounds. In fact, it's a great idea for just about everyone to add routine mold checks to their cleaning list. In fact, not doing so could be detrimental to your health.

Does Your Home Have Hidden Mold? 7 Areas You Should Check Right Now

Real Simple

Don't ruin your precious items—or your dryer—by making these mistakes.

7 Items You Should Never Put Through the Dryer

The US Sun

A DRIVING expert has revealed his best practices for quickly cooling cars in the summer heat. The car professional said his tips will help drivers keep their vehicles efficient and save gas money. As summer heat drives car interiors into sweltering temperatures, many drivers will blast their air conditioning. But...

My car AC tips will keep you cool without wasting time and gas – a common mistake can be fixed with better parking

Homes & Gardens

Could washing clothes inside out really make a difference? Experts say yes!

Should you wash clothes inside out? Experts suggest it makes a difference

Emma Loewe is the former Sustainability and Health Director at mindbodygreen. She is the author of "Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us" and the co-author of "The Spirit Almanac: A Modern Guide To Ancient Self Care." Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,500 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes.

6 Ways To Improve Your Bedroom’s Air Quality (When It’s Too Hot To Open Windows)

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If you’re traveling this summer, you might be worried about bed bugs crawling into your luggage and hitching a ride home with you. With all those creepy Paris infestation headlines circulating online last year and, more recently, reports of sightings in several Las Vegas strip hotels, it’s hard not to freak out.

I’m an Entomologist. Here’s How I Avoid Bed Bugs When I Travel

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Have you ever turned on your bathroom light only to be greeted by an unwelcome guest? Well, you are not alone. Nearly three million people in the United States live with pests on a daily basis. And their favorite spots to hide? Moist areas with plenty of food, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Use this […]

Bathroom Bugs Identification Guide: How to Get Rid of Each Type

Insulation isn’t only beneficial in the winter months, experts say

Will insulating an attic make a house cooler? Contractors share their expert opinion

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Pros share how to eliminate odors from a damp basement, plus surprising sources contributing to the stink.

How to Get Rid of That Musty Smell in Your Basement in 6 Steps

New York State

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Rootbound Homestead

An age-old ritual known as "smudging," or burning herbs, involves filling both indoor and outdoor areas with the smoke from burning botanicals. This ceremony is meant to improve spiritual activities, affect mood, and purify the atmosphere. Lavender has many known medicinal uses, including as analgesic, relaxing, antifungal, and antidepressant effects.

What Happens To You When You Burn Lavender

We’re all for cozy spaces, and often, quaint living room rooms are ideal for a comfy, snuggly atmosphere. But there can be downsides to tiny living rooms, too. If they’re not decorated well, they can very easily feel cluttered or claustrophobic. Luckily, there are plenty of design tricks...

7 Easy Ways to Make Any Small Living Room Look Larger—Instantly

If you have a large load of laundry you've been procrastinating on, I get it and let's be honest: we've all been there. But before you jump in, you may not realize some items that you should actually wash with cold water instead of hot water. Let's dive in and...

6 Things You Should Always Wash in Cold Water to Help Your Fabrics Last Longer

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Certain aspects of the home that homeowners share are unique, whether you have an apartment, a condo, or a house. Take the living room, for example, which contains multiple pieces of furniture. Your bedroom may also have a dedicated dresser or cabinet. Believe it or not, these pieces of furniture...

How to Get Rid of Pests in Home Furniture

Even if you routinely perform a whole home deep clean, chances are slim that scrubbing walls makes it onto the list of chores. That’s because walls are a commonly overlooked part of the house; one that we don’t think—or notice—is as dirty as our floors or kitchen counters. Often, it’s not until little hands use crayon on the wall that they finally get some attention.

Your Bathroom Walls Are Likely Disgusting—Here's How to Clean Them

Cleaning an oven can be a time-consuming task we often put off or even forget about until we smell the burning odors of spilled-over sauce or see smoke appear from an oven’s caked-on grease stains. While it may be tedious, there are many oven cleaning hacks that make the job easier and less tiresome. One such way is relying on an effective, trusted oven cleaner.

The 5 Best Oven Cleaners of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building. Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left to deal with the arctic side effects. Vestibules, lobbies, entrance ways and hallways are frequently populated, so it’s imperative that facilities hunker down and counteract the cold drafts left behind by those entering and leaving buildings.

Keep Cold Winds at Bay: Eliminating Drafts and Cool Air in Heated Spaces

Las Vegas, NV

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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What Happens to Your Home in the Humidity? 6 Major Issues You Should Watch For

Not only is high humidity uncomfortable for you, it can actually cause serious damage to your home. Especially in the dog days of summer and long...

What Happens to Your Home in the Humidity? 6 Major Issues You Should Watch For

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