Don't worry, our experts provide the best alternatives. When it comes to storage, odds are you have a collection of plastic containers on standby in your home. While these products make tough, cost-effective solutions, sometimes they're not the best for the items you're actually putting inside. Here are 11 items experts say you should never store in plastic containers, and what the best storage substitutes are.

11 Things You Should Never Store In Plastic Containers, According To Experts

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Forgetting this simple laundry task could impact your health

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Is your closet overflowing with clothing, accessories, and items galore? It's easy to amass such a build up of unwanted and unused items in your home that makes you want to do literally anything else instead of cleaning out your clutter. But according to experts we consulted, odds are you have several items that need to be tossed pronto.

15 Things To Toss From Your Closet Immediately, According To The Pros

Here's how to maximize your home's temperature this summer, according to professionals. Everyone knows that the South is notorious for scorching summers. You're tempted to lower your thermostat for a chilly home, but as a result, you're met with energy bills that are just as high (if not higher) than the temperatures outside. So, what do you do?

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Hannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends, and more. She previously worked for Almost 30, a top-rated health and wellness podcast. In her current role, Hannah reports on the latest beauty trends and innovations, women’s health research, brain health news, and plenty more.

This Spray Will Make Your Sheets Smell Freshly Cleaned Every Day Of The Week

Vents carry air into a room, but when a vent is blocked, airflow becomes restricted, which reduces the efficiency of the HVAC system. Beds take up a lot of space, especially in small bedrooms, making it difficult to avoid objects like wall outlets, return air grilles, and floor vents. The...

Can You Put a Bed Over a Floor Vent? Consider These Factors First

A couple of months ago, I was heading home from dropping my daughter off at school and heard two people on the radio in the middle of a passionate conversation about a surprising topic: fruit flies. I was instantly intrigued. The discussion was all about something all too familiar to many people, especially me: the constant battle against fruit flies.

You Need To Wash Your Bananas As Soon You Get Home–Here's Why

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Think twice before stashing any of these items in your medicine cabinet or vanity.

7 Things You Should Never Store in the Bathroom, According to Pro Organizers

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A high-quality mattress is so crucial to getting a good night’s sleep each day. The problem, of course, is that high-quality mattresses are typically very expensive. Thankfully, there’s a shortcut to restful sleep that not enough people consider, which is a shame since it costs so little compared to a new mattress. We’re talking about mattress toppers, and the expert product reviewers at BGR are here to recommend the best ones out of the dozens of popular options we tested. While you’re at it, don’t miss our guide on the best bed sheets.
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There are not many things more important than sleep, but if you’re like me, catching enough Z’s often feels like an unachievable dream. Whether it’s stress, aches and pains, or you just have insomnia for no real reason, not sleeping at night can make your waking hours a serious nightmare. If you’ve tried everything from changing the paint color in your bedroom to eating kiwi and drinking lettuce water before bed (yes, really) but still can’t sleep, it may be time to look at one of the biggest culprits: your bedding.

This Best-Selling Mattress Pad Makes a 'Tired, Older Mattress Comfortable Again'—and It's on Sale

The bathroom is a room that most people can agree is better with more space. However, adding more square feet to a small bathroom can be complicated and costly. If you're looking for ways to make your cramped bathroom feel more spacious on a budget, there is an easy and affordable solution. All you need is a shower curtain and a rod!

This Shower Curtain Trick Will Make Your Bathroom Feel Bigger in Just Minutes

Think twice before you wiggle into that new pair of jeans. I have a confession: Despite my practically compulsive need to use hand sanitizer after pumping gas, I often wear new clothes without washing them—especially if I have a fun outing planned the day the new duds land on my doorstep. Of course, I have my limits (linens, activewear, and the like all take a spin through the laundry before use), but generally, I’m not too precious about the preliminary wash cycle. If you, too, are in my camp and would like to continue to dwell here, you should probably stop reading now. We asked experts to weigh in, and they unanimously agreed: Washing before wearing is the move. Here’s the good, bad, and ugly of why you should be launder new clothes before you wear them.

Should You Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them?

With summer mostly behind us, football season is upon us and the holiday season is in the not-so-distant future. This means tailgates, dinner parties, and family gatherings are about to be in full swing, in addition to an already jam-packed fall schedule. When it comes to entertaining, Sam’s Club is...

Sam's Club Just Launched Exciting New Perks For Members To Help Shoppers Save Time And Money

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These days, it's hard to imagine life without coffee. Even if you can't abide the stuff, only drink decaf, or prefer a tall glass of sweet tea, coffee plays an important part in culture in the South and around the world. Can you imagine a Waffle House without a waitress offering coffee? Or a grandmama offering a slice of pie or cake without coffee to go with it? Or cowboys around the fire in the early morning light without a cup of coffee in hand? Coffee is a staple in kitchens and cafés and campouts around the world. For those of us who like to make a pot at home, our counters are stocked with a coffee maker, coffee beans, and coffee filters.

10 Unexpected Uses For Coffee Filters That Go Beyond Brewing A Pot

If you’re anything like us, the only time we think of the roof is when Blue Bell releases its limited edition Tin Roof ice cream. Unfortunately, if you enjoy keeping a roof over your head, you will need to think about it occasionally. Somewhat ironically, a good place to start is in the gutter. Specifically, cleaning the rain gutters that typically line your house.

How Often Do You You Really Need To Clean Your Gutters?

Keep these six things in separate washes to avoid damage

Laundry pros warn 6 combos of items you should never wash together in order to avoid damage

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The top reason people put off decluttering their spaces is the same reason people put off other tasks they do not wish to do, in a word - Procrastination. Stop procrastinating! I know, easier said than done.

Decluttering | 13 Tips to Stop Procrastinating Today!

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Hairstylists have some pretty strong thoughts.

The 1 Item You Should Probably Avoid Using In Your Hotel's Bathroom

Just when I thought there was not a single new way to improve upon the deviled egg—we’ve created dozens upon dozens of them, afterall—Trader Joe’s surprises me again. The grocery store’s Aioli Garlic Mustard Sauce may look unassuming in its little glass jar, but it packs a powerful punch of flavor that works so well in a deviled egg filling.

This $2.79 Trader Joe’s Find Is My Secret To Better Deviled Eggs

When it comes to cleaning the house, our bedrooms often get neglected. We tidy up and clear the clutter from the spaces we hang out in all the time, like the kitchen and family room, and sometimes end up shoving the excess items we picked up into our bedrooms. And that can make it feel overwhelming when we finally get around to working on the bedroom.

Things That Don’t Belong In The Bedroom, According To Pro Organizers

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Why You Shouldn't Make Your Bed First Thing, Even If Mama Said So

Old habits are hard to break, including making the bed first thing in the morning. But when it comes to the health of your bedding, mattress,...

Why You Shouldn't Make Your Bed First Thing, Even If Mama Said So

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