We're in the middle of a massive summer heatwave -- Monday, July 22 was the hottest day in recorded history, and Tuesday almost beat that record. All that summer heat leads to more air conditioning -- and higher electricity bills. If you're trying to save money on your utility bills...

Want to Cut Your Energy Bills by 10 Percent? Set Your Thermostat to These Temperatures

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The microwave holds a unique place in modern life: we use it all the time, it sometimes makes things blow up, and very few of us can really and truly, hand-on-heart, say we know how it works. So it’s probably not out of the question to assume you haven’t cleaned...

Your Microwave Is Covered With Bacteria—Here’s What to Do About It

Okay, so they’re a bit of a ‘faff’ (stripping off when nature calls isn’t ideal), but why should taking a few extra minutes in the bathroom be a reason to bypass this effortlessly cool wardrobe staple?. Beloved by Anneka Rice and car mechanics, it’s the throw-on-and-go...

8 Best Jumpsuits & Boilersuits

If you read my recent letter in the magazine…you may remember that my sister was looking for a new washing machine. She wanted a front loader that wouldn’t stay wet or get that mildewy smell. I reached out to Carolyn Forté, executive director of the Good Housekeeping Cleaning Lab, who suggested the GE UltraFresh Front Load Washer (one of our GH Seal stars!). It has a special self-dry cycle, plus most interior parts have a special treatment to prevent mold growth. These are the kinds of household problems that our GH Lab experts are focusing on every day — and just some of the insights I’d love to bring to you every other week.

Editor-in-Chief Jane Francisco Invites YOU Behind the Scenes in Her Newsletter

Love Good Housekeeping and want more of our Triple-Tested recipes, home tips, fashion inspiration, essential consumer advice and so much more delivered to your inbox? Sign up to our FREE weekly newsletters, sit back and enjoy!. Richard Osman has welcomed a new family member, with the television star announcing the...

Richard Osman welcomes new family member

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Will a simple pitcher do, or should you revamp your home's entire water filtration system? Here's how to tell.

Do You Really Need a Water Filter?

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Hail in the Harvest with this delicious cauliflower and chestnut soup. It's a delicious hug in a bowl, served alongside an easy and cheesy bread. If you're a fan of this recipe, then we have lots of delicious soup recipes for you to try!. Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C...

Roasted Cauliflower and Chestnut Soup with Stilton Soda Bread

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

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Solar panels promise free energy for all of your power needs. Here's what you need to know about charging your Ryobi batteries via solar.

Can You Charge A Ryobi Battery With A Solar Panel?

Frustrated finding things in the kitchen? Crowded kitchen tops and cluttered cabinets make it difficult to find what you need when you need it. Create an organized environment, so you can focus on cooking. Rethink your storage solutions. Everything should have a place. Locate frequently used items for easy access.

Kitchen Storage Solutions – Go Glass

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. A lively addition to any home, lucky bamboo plants bring more to the table than just their interesting shapes and braided designs – they’re also a symbol of good luck. Whether you’re looking to add a popular indoor houseplant to your collection or you’re searching for the perfect housewarming gift for a friend, we’ve created a lucky bamboo plant care guide with everything you need to know about the popular greenery choice.

The Ultimate Lucky Bamboo Plant Care Guide

An investigation conducted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety, has determined that Premier Engineering Projects Ltd and M&M Mobile Crane Hire Ltd could have prevented the death of a 48-year-old self-employed engineer. Russell Hartley had been hired by Premier Engineering Projects to replace a Trisomat screen, better known as a ‘flip-flop,’ at a materials recycling facility. Mr. Hartley and his team of engineers were using a crane, which was supplied by M&M Mobile Crane Hire, to lift the flip-flop off a telehandler, which had its forks slightly raised. The machinery then fell forward off the forks, crushing Mr. Hartley.

Engineer crushed to death by machine in recycling facility accident

Politicians may be asked to decide where inert building waste should be stored in a vote next month. Lots of demolition waste is recycled but some materials like tarmac, concrete, and ceramics cannot be recycled and so are stored. The waste has most recently been kept at Longue Hougue, but...

States may be asked to vote on inert waste storage

Avoiding plastic completely can be a challenge. However, there are ways you can minimize your plastic intake and repurpose plastic items in your home. A Redditor shared a simple, genius idea for reusing frozen fruit bags from the grocery store. Instead of throwing out the plastic bags when they finished their frozen fruit, the Redditor used them to store and freeze other food products.

Home cook shares 'clever' hack to save money and cut back on plastic storage bags: 'Never thought of this before'

Solar generators are becoming increasingly popular with RV enthusiasts, campers and eco-conscious adventurers. Power stations that are compatible with solar panels allow you to recharge a spent battery with the power of the sun, making them perfect for bringing along when you need power even in remote locations. Right now you can get a Jackery 550 power station and solar panel bundle at Lowe's for only $499, a savings of $300. This deal is available only until Aug. 21, so act fast if you want to take advantage of this deal.

Save $300 on This Jackery 550 Solar Generator and Panel at Lowe's for a Limited Time

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This cooling fabric may help anyone who participates in outdoor activities during summer heat, such as athletes, landscapers, youngsters, and beachgoers.

New chalk-based fabric offers superior cooling for outdoor activities

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The glass isn’t always greener.

Thought you were being green by buying glass containers? Think again. This so-called eco-friendly vessel component is far less sustainable than people believe, according to scientists at the University of Amherst in Massachusetts. 

“Despite glass being idealized as being the most sustainable, other packaging types may be more sustainable,” authors wrote in the study published last month in the journal Sustainability.



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Unfortunately, many view glass as synonymous with sustainability as well as cost-efficiency. 

The researchers surveyed 850 adult customers on their ideal orange juice packaging,...

Everyone’s favorite recycled good isn’t as eco-friendly as they think it is: study

If you see the sun on a regular basis, then solar generators are the way forward. They allow you to capture and store the free energy that's beaming down from the sun, convert it into electricity, and store it in batteries. Solar generators consist of two parts: There's a portable...

This portable battery station that can power your home for 2 weeks!

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How to clean a tumble dryer according to the experts

Our tumble dryers dry our clothes quickly, ready to wear straight out of the drum. But when was the last time you cleaned yours? Without regular...

How to clean a tumble dryer according to the experts

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