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Studies show that living in a cluttered space can lead to depression, anxiety and other mental disorders.
So you're all better now but there are probably a lot of germs lingering in your house. What's the best way to get rid of them?
It seems counterintuitive to wash new garments before wearing them. After all, they're brand-new and look clean! But there's a lot more going on behind the clothing scenes than we realize.
Many people instinctively turn on a light outside their homes when they're going to be out in hopes of stopping people from breaking in. But interviews with burglars tell a different story about what really deters them.
When it rains, it pours. And when that rain pours into your basement, that's bad news. But there are ways to keep that rain out. We'll tell you how.
Could we be headed for a concrete jungle with less CO2 emissions?
A simple rinse of the mug may not be enough to keep germs at bay.
You know to clean toilets and wash dishes, but some things aren't as obviously in need of a good scrubdown. Take this quiz to find out how your cleaning skills stack up.
All those dust mites, body oils and drool do a number on the cleanliness of your pillow. Grossed out yet?
Once a month might be good for washing your car, but your bedsheets could stand a little more care.
A robotic apartment that transforms tiny spaces into an office space, living room or bedroom upon command is finally making its way to market.
Between overdoing it with the sanitizer and never washing our hands after using the toilet is the sweet spot for good hygiene.
While laywomen give answers ranging from "after every use" to "once a month," experts have a definite number.
Answer: A lot less time than you're probably thinking.
They blend right into their neighborhoods, but hidden inside are systems integral to maintaining a city.
Thinking about moving to a tiny house but not sure you'll love it? Or maybe you're just wondering what all the hype is about. We've got answers to all your questions.
We're consumers, not mind readers! How are we supposed to know what the shapes on our clothing tags mean?
This 12-bedroom Georgia bunker could help you adjust to life after the apocalypse. It also has 12 bathrooms and a weapons room, among other amenities. Interested?
You've probably been irritated by jackhammer noise at some point, but have you ever stopped to think about these marvels of concrete-busting power? Without them, demolition would be a whole lot more difficult.
Our world is full of insects, and our first response to seeing one is usually to reach for a can of spray to zap it. Is this good idea? What's in your typical can of bug spray? And, could it harm you, too?
Is one gallon of paint the same as the next? Not really. Find out if you can use that interior latex you fell in love with on the outside of your house, too.
Painting the outside of your house can seem pretty daunting, but you can save a lot of money doing it yourself. This article will give you the tools to get started.
It takes more than a can of paint and a brush or roller to paint the outside of your house. Here are some other must-have tools to make the job look more professional.
Your home is your castle, but unlike a castle, it probably requires a couple of coats of paint now and again. How frequent should your paint jobs be, and why?
Summer doesn't seem as fun when you have an endless exterior house-painting job looming over you. To make it more enjoyable, let's play a game where we predict the house-painting mistakes you're about to make.
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