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14 Old School Cleaning Tips That Still Work Great

Yvonne Glasgow | May 19th

When it comes to cleaning your house, there are tons of products out there. However, some items in your kitchen and laundry room may clean better, save you money, and help you keep harsh chemicals out of your home.

Should You Get Your Clothes Tailored?

Elyse Hauser | May 16th

In the back of your closet, you might have a secret stash: a pile of clothes you love, but that don’t quite fit. Or maybe you tried on something gorgeous at the thrift store, but it was just a little too tight or too loose in some spots. Should you get those things tailored, or leave them behind?

How to Shut Off Your Water Supply and Stop a Leak

Adam Doud | May 15th

Water leaks are never fun. When you detect a leak, the first thing you need to do is locate it and then shut the water off. Here’s how.

8 Ways to Boost Your Confidence

Yvonne Glasgow | May 18th

Confidence and healthy self-esteem make it easier to navigate life, be it in the workplace or interpersonal relationships. Here are eight ways you can build lasting confidence and a more positive outlook.

How to Encourage Kids to Solve Their Own Problems

Angela Brown | May 17th

Mom? Mommy? Moooooooom? Do your kids have your name on auto-repeat, ready to whip out when a problem arises? If so, it might be time for you to start taking a few steps backward so your kids can begin handling issues on their own.

3 Awesome Recipes for At-Home Hair Masks

Hayley Milliman | May 17th

Hair feeling a bit fried and frayed at the ends? You can use a mask to restore needed moisture, shine, and strength to your hair. Here are three great recipes you can make right at home.

How to Travel Without a Carry-on

Elyse Hauser | May 17th

Packing everything for your trip into a carry-on used to be the pinnacle of packing challenges. But today, many airlines won’t even permit a carry-on unless you pay for it. Here’s how to pack even lighter and avoid the fees.

How to Juggle Multiple Side Hustles

Yvonne Glasgow | May 17th

Whether your side hustle is really on the side or your daily work is a collection of hustle and gig work, these tips can help you stay focused and successful no matter how hectic your week is.

How to Sanitize Your Kitchen Counter and Food Prep Areas

Yvonne Glasgow | May 16th

Keeping your kitchen sanitized requires more than just wiping the counters down with a damp rag. Here’s how you keep your counters and food prep areas clean and safe.

How to Sleep Better with a Partner

Yvonne Glasgow | May 16th

It’s not always easy to share a bed with someone. Even if you’ve been together for years, you may still struggle with issues like snoring, blanket theft, and tossing and turning. Here’s how to sleep more comfortably.

How to Catalog Your Movie Collection

Yvonne Glasgow | May 16th

Even with so many movies available via streaming services, lots of people still collect hard copies of their favorite films. But as your collection grows, how do you keep track of them all?

How to Travel Better with Packing Cubes

Elyse Hauser | May 15th

The dream of travel often neglects the real difficulties of living out of a suitcase. Even a perfectly planned vacation still requires you to fit everything in your bag. Packing cubes are a perfect way to keep things organized and fit it all in.

How (and Why) to Create a Shopping Map of Your Grocery Store

Yvonne Glasgow | May 15th

You’ve probably found yourself roaming all of the aisles of the grocery store, even the ones you don’t need items in, at least once. Or, you forget something and have to backtrack through half of the store. A shopping map will rescue you from both of these scenarios.

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