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Whether you’re a master chef or still working on perfecting pancakes, having the right tools in the kitchen can dramatically improve your experience. Like any craft, good tools can help you create the best possible end product, and you’d be amazed by how much time and effort you can save with the proper arsenal of devices by your side.
Consider the list below to help you improve your skills in the kitchen. As a bonus, these items will also make for fantastic gifts this holiday season!
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We’ve all felt that urge to panic when we feel overwhelmed by clutter in the house. It can sneak up at any time of year, but especially after a holiday or birthday that results in more stuff in the home. Whatever the reason for your panic, there is a simple way to quickly declutter by asking yourself these 5 questions.
Have I Used This in the Last Year?Remove items you haven’t used in the last year. If you didn’t use it last year, you are unlikely to use it this year. Ditch the aspirational hob...
Many Americans don’t realize how much water their family uses in a typical day or how much of that water is wasted. Conserving water can help to protect the environment and lower your bills.
How to Save Water in the House
If you typically leave the water running while you wash dishes, brush your teeth or shave, that can waste hundreds of gallons each month. Work on breaking the habit to reduce your water bills.
One of the joys of the holidays is going out and about to see how others have decorated their homes. It not only adds an excitement to the air, but also may inspire you for how you’d like to decorate the exterior of your own home.
Perhaps the best place to start is the front porch, which is your home’s holiday greeting to all who visit or pass by. Whether your style is glam and glitz or traditional and country, these tips will make it easy to decorate your porch to celebrate fall, and then tran...
Have you celebrated your 40th birthday? Then you’ve probably found your stride in life and, hopefully, have squirreled away some savings. That makes it a great time to either buy your first home—or think about upsizing.
And you’re not alone. People aged 41 to 55—known as Gen X—made up 24% of homebuyers over the past year, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors®. And 22% of them were first-time buyers.
“Life changes as people age, and homebuyers are no exception,” says ...
Food processors are one of the most helpful of kitchen appliances. Whether you need to slice, dice, chop, shred or purée a host of ingredients for a meal, large or small, the handy machine can get the job done quickly with the press of a button. Depending on which model you have, a food processor also typically takes up little space on your kitchen counter or in your cabinets.
To help you get the most out of your food processor, Consumer Reports offers these seven tips for using the kitchen app...
Hairspray is, of course, a beauty product for styling your hair. However, did you know that you could also use it as a DIY fix for some common problems? According to HomeAdvisor, here are six surprising ways to use hairspray at home:
Keep Curtains Dust-Free. Many homeowners claim that a little bit of hairspray goes a long way when it comes to keeping curtains and drapes clean. Simply spray new or newly cleaned drapes with hairspray, and it should help keep dust from sticking. Be sure to check w...
