Swiffer Sweepers were released in 2001 and quickly became an incredibly important tool in the household cleaning arsenal, especially for those of us with hardwood floors. The Swiffer Sweeper is perfect for picking up dust, dirt, and pet hair from hardwood, linoleum, or tile floors. However, as we’ve gotten to know Swiffer, though, it’s become clear it is a versatile cleaning tool that can be used for so much more than floors. So here are some ways to use Swiffer around your house, besides cleaning floors:

13 Ways You Can Use A Swiffer Sweeper Beyond Cleaning The Floor

Tailgaters have a lot to celebrate with the start of the football season, and there's even a national day of recognition. That's right: National Tailgating Day is this Saturday, September 7. But while some of us are dedicated enough to roll out the portable grill to celebrate this auspicious event, many of us are less committed. If you're looking for a shortcut on game day, Popeyes is offering a new Wings Tailgate Bundle to jumpstart the party.

Popeye's Tailgate Bundle Is The Deal Of The Season

When it comes to leftovers, there is nothing easier than pulling out the plastic food storage containers you have on hand to pack everything up. The same goes for putting together weekday lunches: It's infinitely more simple to put it all in a to-go container. Plastic containers are readily available in stores, and they stack easily inside a cabinet or drawer. Simply put: They make our lives easier, but is there a lifespan on the containers you’re using in the kitchen?

6 Signs It's Time To Throw Out Your Plastic Food Storage Containers

Whether you call them woodchucks, whistle pigs, ground pigs, or groundhogs, these large ground squirrels can be a real nuisance in your yard and garden. “Groundhogs eat whatever is available and most nutritious,” says Sheldon Owen, PhD, wildlife extension specialist at West Virginia University. “They consume large quantities of herbaceous vegetation, especially fruits and vegetables. But they’ll also eat clover, bark, and landscape plants.”

9 Expert-Approved Tips For Getting Rid Of Groundhogs

If you haven’t heard of Castile soap, let us introduce you to the new MVP of your cleaning ingredient list. It’s a naturally derived formula that’s tough on grime, gentle on skin, and biodegradable unlike the detergents that many of us have come to refer to as soap. Because Castile soap has a high pH-level, care should be taken to ensure it’s properly diluted before use. Once you nail your formulas, though, get ready for a DIY cleaning spree featuring the new golden child of your under-sink stash: Castile soap.

12 Surprising Uses For Castile Soap

Looking for something unusual to grow in the garden? Look no further than chocolate cosmos, a tuberous perennial with velvety blooms and a decadent fragrance. With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike. The blooms make fragrant cutting for the vase and plants perform beautifully in containers, where their scent can be enjoyed on patios and balconies. Bring the beauty and aroma of chocolate cosmos to your own garden by learning how to grow and care for these unique bloomers.

This Fall-Blooming Perennial Will Fill Your Garden With A Sweet Chocolate Aroma And Rich Color

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There are many complex and nuanced reasons why people might get back together with an ex. Taking an ex-partner back is a big decision that's not to be taken lightly but sometimes the decision is in the stars. Some zodiac signs are even known for potentially getting back with their exes more than others. Let's see which 4 are the most likely and dive in why.

4 Zodiac Signs That Always Go Back to Their Exes

Orlando, FL

A week at Disney isn’t a marathon by the exact definition—you do get rest between those 20+ miles—but it’s still plenty brutal on your knees, ankles, back, and feet. I went into a week-long family vacation in Orlando fully aware that comfortable shoes were going to be my saving grace during the five days of park hopping. I was not aware, however, that the shoes I was assured would be great for lots of walking and standing would fail me within four hours.

I Walked 100,000 Steps At Disney In These Shoes

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Fall color doesn't have to mean a bunch of blowing and raking. With these tidy bushes, you can complement the foliage already in your yard with new bursts of seasonal hues—and without the raining down of spent leaves. Though we can't deny the magic of bright red foliage pouring from a maple in peak season. If you're looking to add even more fall color to your yard, stop looking up and start maximizing the greenspace at ground level.

The 8 Best Shrubs To Plant Now For Beautiful Fall Color

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A cluttered kitchen sink area can make the whole room look messy and this likely impedes your productivity. Why not take a couple of minutes to do a proper decluttering to get the kitchen sink area decluttered & organized?

Keep The Kitchen Sink Area Decluttered & Organized

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Key West, FL

A year after his death, the Florida highway that changed Jimmy Buffett’s life now bears his name. The beloved singer-songwriter was honored during a dedication ceremony on Friday, August 30 in Key West. Crowds gathered to watch the unveiling of new signs officially naming historic A1A the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.

Florida's Historic A1A Officially Named After Beloved Music Legend

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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!

This slow-cooker chili recipe keeps things simple but full of protein with ground beef, light red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Onion, bell pepper, and fresh garlic keeps things punchy, fresh, and flavorful. Nothing beats a classic beef chili, and while many recipes...

Slow-Cooker Chili Is Everything Good About Fall

Sure, you could prepare pizza dough (or buy store-bought), but these garlic bread pizzas are an even easier way to make pizza, especially for a crowd. Ready in 25 minutes, they're also faster than delivery. Using frozen garlic bread—straight from freezer to tray, no need to thaw or prebake—not only helps keep things quick and simple, but also provides the perfect blank canvas for toppings. You get crispy bread on the outside, a soft center, and plenty of garlic butter in every bite. Need we say more?

Garlic Bread Pizzas Will Keep The Game Day Crowd Happy

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

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How To Extend The Lifespan Of Your Rug, According To Experts

Try as you might to treat your home with kid gloves, there’s one household item that’s nearly impossible to protect from daily wear and tear: your...

How To Extend The Lifespan Of Your Rug, According To Experts

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