Believe it or not, despite your best efforts, some of your cleaning habits may be doing more harm than good. Be sure not to do the following:
Closing the washing machine door. Closing the door after a load of wash is done seems like a no-brainer. In actuality, you should be leaving the washing machine door open when the laundry is finished. The airflow will actually help prevent mold and mildew from building up inside your machine. If your laundry isn’t smelling as clean as it should after washi...
If you’re thinking of adopting a dog, you may already have your heart set on one particular breed or another. But if your furry friend is to become a beloved and well-behaved part of the household, you may want to be sure you are choosing a breed that is known to be readily trained.
Several factors, such as age or physical and mental health, for example, can affect how easily a dog learns. Some trainers say adult dogs learn more rapidly than playful puppies. But while opinions vary widely amon...
Sure, you’ve seen the small recycling symbols that seem to be stamped on everything from plastics to glass, metal, and paper —but do you really know what they mean? Before you head to the recycling center or take your latest aluminum can collection to the curb, check out these common recycling symbols to learn how these items are intended to be recycled.
The Möbius LoopDesigned by then-23-year-old college student Gary Anderson in 1970, this is the technical name for the universally recognize...
Spring is here, and you may be eagerly anticipating some April showers to help your May flowers grow. However, if you don’t prepare your home, rainy weather can cause a plethora of problems, such as structural damage and mold. Add the tasks in this guide to your regular maintenance schedule to help keep your home dry and your yard safe whenever rain is in the forecast.
Clean and repair gutters and downspouts
Your gutters are essential for channeling water away from your home, but when they’re c...
If you have a good credit score, you can probably get approved for a credit card that doesn’t have an annual fee. The benefits? You’ll have a credit card without being stuck with an annual fee, and you’ll be happier.
Consumers with no-annual-fee credit cards were twice as likely to be satisfied with their card than consumers with annual-fee cards—70 percent to 35 percent—according to a recent survey from Discover, a major issuer of no-fee credit cards.
The main drawback is that most cards witho...
Just like health, car, home and life insurance, pet insurance is a way to protect owners from drowning in medical bills in the event of accidents, sickness or injury to their furry friends. While a convenience when needed, pet insurance can be costly.
About 68 percent of American households have pets, but less than 20 percent of them are insured, according to Consumer Reports. However, given the rising costs of veterinary care, pet insurance is becoming more and more popular.
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Suffice it to say that no kitchen appliance gets more traffic than the refrigerator, and all that use means it’s prone to mess. The next time your fridge is due for a cleaning, consider using eco-friendly agents that are just as effective as some of the harsher products you’ll find at the store. The best part? They’ll save you some serious green!
Oust OdorsWith varied foods stored inside refrigerators, it’s no wonder the appliances are susceptible to odor. To eliminate unpleasant smells, remove...
