Mountain View, CA

Wasps can be a deceptively tricky pest to deal with. While they can be great pollinators for the garden, if you’re dealing with a wasp infestation outdoors or indoors, you may be looking for ways to get rid of them. For homeowners hoping to wait them out, it's best...

How Long Do Wasps Live? What You Should Know Before Getting Rid of Them

Cleaning a freezer is an often skipped, yet important household chore. It may not be opened and used with as much frequency as a refrigerator, but regular cleaning is just as necessary. Whether it's spills, food containers that aren't sealed properly, or a power outage, a freezer can start looking and smelling funky if not cleaned properly and regularly. And what's worse, microbes such as bacteria and mold can begin to form, potentially causing food to spoil and foul odors to form.

How to Clean a Freezer So It Looks and Smells Better Fast

You’re diligent about separating your dark clothes from light-colored clothes to prevent discoloring the latter, but what about some TLC for your favorite black concert T-shirt?. You’ll have to add some anti-fading techniques to your laundry routine if you want that top and the rest of your black clothes...

How to Wash Black Clothes the Right Way to Keep Them From Fading

Mums are the stars of the fall garden, and there's nothing that says autumn more than a front stoop covered in pots of big, rounded mums with their blooms covering their entire surface area. They form cheerful mounds of warm, jewel tone colors that perfectly complement the fall leaves gracefully dropping around them.

How Do You Care for Mums in Pots? 4 Essential Tips for Fall's Favorite Flower

The kitchen sink cabinet can unfortunately become quite the dumping ground for all things kitchen cleaning and dishwashing—it may be almost as bad as the junk drawer!. But a clutter-free and cleaner under-sink cabinet can be yours by following a few easy steps, evaluating what you have (and what you don't need!), and strategizing about the best way to store it all.

I Decluttered the Area Under My Sink in Only an Hour—Here's How

This story is part of Home School, our complete guide to making your first home your own, where we share our first-hand and expert advice on everything you need to know to make your first home your best home. To learn more tips for settling into a new space, check out our full guide here.

4 Things You Should Double Check Before Signing Your First Lease, According to Pros

You probably have a bunch of unused plastic containers lying around in miscellaneous drawers around your home and trust us, we totally have been there. It's hard to find space for these containers, and even harder to figure out what the heck to do with them. Well, you're in luck....

5 Clever Ways to Reuse Plastic Containers You Probably Never Thought Of

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Horoscope of the Day, Friday, September 6th

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RACHAEL Ray’s private health struggle has been revealed as concerned fans claim she looks unrecognizable in new videos. The Food Network star hosted her eponymous talk show from September 18, 2006, to July 28, 2023. Recently, Rachael, 56, began sharing cooking videos from her new FYI show, Rachael Ray in Tuscany, on Instagram and TikTok. The […]

Rachael Ray’s private health struggle revealed as concerned fans claim she looks unrecognizable in new videos

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Some common causes of brown patches on your lawn include drought stress, dog urine, disease, or burning from too much sun or fertilizers. Armyworm caterpillars are a less common culprit. However, these cool-season grass lovers can cause widespread lawn damage when left unchecked. We spoke with an entomologist to learn...

How to Get Rid of Armyworms Fast Before They Ruin Your Grass

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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

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

While bats are skilled insect killers (and great for keeping mosquitoes away), they aren't a critter you want living inside your home. Bats can carry dangerous diseases like rabies, so it's best to (carefully) relocate them in the event of an infestation. Here's what you need to know about identifying...

How to Get Rid of Bats From Your Home Safely and Keep Them Away for Good

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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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It's been 25 years since TV personality the five-times Emmy-nominated Gene Rayburn who, from the 1960s to the 1980s, hosted The Match Game game show, died from congestive heart failure at 81. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Match Game' TV Host Gene Rayburn: 25 Years After His Tragic Death

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Antares Yee, the visionary behind Sun at Six Furniture Design Studio in New York City, has a story that blends heritage, creativity, and a touch of irony. Raised in the foggy beach town of Santa Cruz, California, Yee grew up surrounded by furniture, thanks to his mother’s career as a designer.

Antares Yee Hated Furniture as a Child—How He Became a Furniture Designer Anyway

Los Angeles, CA

It's been ten years since beloved Cuban-American actress Elizabeth Pena passed away due to complications from alcohol abuse. Pena was only 55 years old when she died on October 14, 2014, in Los Angeles. She suffered from cirrhosis of the liver "due to alcohol" and had acute gastrointestinal bleeding hours before her demise, causing her heart to stop. She had the disease for months, and it progressed severely in a short time before her death.

In Memory of Adored Actress Elizabeth Pena: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death By Alcohol

Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today is a list I put together using the years of experience gained helping others declutter. I've seen firsthand how transforming a cluttered space can lead to a more peaceful and productive life.

15 Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today!

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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

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The Best Time to Plant Grass Seed Is Sooner Than You Think, Pros Say

If your lawn is thin or in bad shape, you may wonder when to plant grass seed. You can start a new lawn, fix bare patches,...

The Best Time to Plant Grass Seed Is Sooner Than You Think, Pros Say

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