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You need to clean your microwave more often. Here’s how. You need to clean your microwave more often. Here’s how.

By Debbie Wolfe

Armenian sapphire (muscari armeniacum) flowers closeup. Shallow depth of field.

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How to revamp your lawn’s reputation with bulbs How to revamp your lawn’s reputation with bulbs

By Debbie Wolfe

jars filled with different types of fruits and vegetables in liquid

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How to start pickling food How to start pickling food

By Debbie Wolfe

concept of busy airport

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Old-school strategies for flying in the age of new technology Old-school strategies for flying in the age of new technology

By Christopher Schaberg / The Conversation

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How to dry herbs at home (and why you should) How to dry herbs at home (and why you should)

By Debbie Wolfe

a van driving in desert

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The do’s and don’ts of using AI to plan your travel The do’s and don’ts of using AI to plan your travel

Two black morels in spring are well camouflaged on the forest floor

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How to start forest farming: Grow delicious food in the woods How to start forest farming: Grow delicious food in the woods

By Alisha McDarris

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How to clean your denim without ruining it How to clean your denim without ruining it

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to pick the best fabrics for sweaty season How to pick the best fabrics for sweaty season

By Debbie Wolfe

a lawnmower cuts grass

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You’re probably mowing your lawn wrong You’re probably mowing your lawn wrong

By Debbie Wolfe

Din Djarin (the Mandalorian) in his spaceship with Grogu (baby Yoda) on his lap, traveling through hyperspace.

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How to watch Star Wars in order—even the shows How to watch Star Wars in order—even the shows

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to remove sweat stains from white shirts How to remove sweat stains from white shirts

By Debbie Wolfe

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Science tricks to keep your flower bouquets looking fresh Science tricks to keep your flower bouquets looking fresh

By Debbie Wolfe

vacuum on blue carpet

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How often should you vacuum? It depends. How often should you vacuum? It depends.

By Debbie Wolfe

a sandwich cut into a y shape

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Is the Y cut the best way to slice a sandwich? Is the Y cut the best way to slice a sandwich?

Amsterdam, Netherlands - 10 April, 2021: a chair in front of a book shelf with many books on it and a lamp sitting next to the chair

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How to protect your books long term How to protect your books long term

By Debbie Wolfe

oats, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, honey, and aloe vera on a kitchen counter top

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11 home remedies for mosquito bites to battle the itch 11 home remedies for mosquito bites to battle the itch

By Debbie Wolfe

How to cram for an exam

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How to cram for an exam How to cram for an exam

By Jonathan Firth / The Conversation

A studio shot of a heap of Nintendo games shot from above.

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Why you should still buy physical copies of video games Why you should still buy physical copies of video games

A phone with water in the speaker

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How to get water out of your phone speaker How to get water out of your phone speaker

By Abby Ferguson