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6 Ways to a Hassle-Free July 4th Picnic

6 Ways to a Hassle-Free July 4th Picnic

June 24, 2015

You can find picnic recipes galore online, but who wants to bother with that? You want a day off just…

Watch Something Better Than Fireworks This 4th

Watch Something Better Than Fireworks This 4th

June 23, 2015

Instead of spending the rest of this week trying to decide if it’s worth it to suffer through two hours…

Keep Bananas Longer

Keep Bananas Longer

June 23, 2015

Maybe you avoid buying bananas in the summer because they tend to ripen too fast in the warm weather. Hesitate…

made in america

made in america

June 23, 2015

Cast-iron frying pan (Clipping path included)

How to Water Your Plants While on Vacation

How to Water Your Plants While on Vacation

June 22, 2015

Are you getting ready for a big getaway and don’t have someone to water your plants? Here’s what to do……

July Checklist
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July Checklist

June 22, 2015

Protect your heart: High heat and humidity are risky for people with heart disease. If your doctor approves, drink a…

Easy Way to Get Rid of Pet Hair (No Vacuum Needed!)
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Easy Way to Get Rid of Pet Hair (No Vacuum Needed!)

June 17, 2015

Get rid of pet hair. Meet Survivor. He's a American Eskimo mix, and when the temperature goes up, his hair…

Eliminate Stubborn Toilet Rings

Eliminate Stubborn Toilet Rings

June 17, 2015

Have you had enough of that obnoxious ring in your toilet bowl? Here’s what to do… A ring in the…

Nail-Salon Health Dangers

Nail-Salon Health Dangers

Mitchell Gaynor, MD | June 17, 2015

There has been a lot of media ­coverage about toxins in nail salons and the effect that these chemicals can…

Bottom Line Guide: Yoga for What Ails You

Bottom Line Guide: Yoga for What Ails You

June 17, 2015

Yoga does more than keep you flexible—it’s powerful medicine and helps a wide variety of ailments. And you don't need…

Crooks Have a New Way to Break into Cars
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Crooks Have a New Way to Break into Cars

Michael Calkins | June 16, 2015

Thieves have discovered a new high-tech way to break into certain types of cars. The vehicles that are vulnerable constantly…

how to raise puppies to be guide dogs
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how to raise puppies to be guide dogs

June 16, 2015

Do This With Your Pasta Water (It’s Not What You Think)

Do This With Your Pasta Water (It’s Not What You Think)

June 16, 2015

You probably don’t think twice about dumping this down the drain. But your plants want you to stop! This is…

No More Mothballs

No More Mothballs

June 16, 2015

If you are finalizing your sweater-storage solutions, here’s a way to keep winter wear smelling nice and free from moths.…

Guide to No-Cook and Other Cool, Easy Recipes for Summer

Guide to No-Cook and Other Cool, Easy Recipes for Summer

June 15, 2015

If you can’t stand the heat, don’t get out of the kitchen, because we have some of the most delicious, healthful, easy-to-make…