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Have you seen the viral hack where influencers take acetone (also known as nail polish remover) and pour it on Styrofoam, making it magically disappear? While it might appear to be a smart way to dispose of the packing material, it’s actually toxic -- harmful fumes are emitted as the Styrofoam dissolves. The best solution when you find ...Read more

If you're having a party for a large group of people and you rent glassware, dishes and flatware from a rental company, it may seem rude to send them back dirty, but it isn't. The reality is, even if you do a thorough job in washing your rentals, the companies are required to use a commercial-grade dishwasher to fully clean and sanitize them ...Read more

When squirrels start overtaking your attic or get stuck in your house, one of the easiest ways to remedy the problem is to use a humane trap. The trap, which is typically baited with peanut butter, allows the squirrel inside, then a trigger shuts the door behind it. When it's time to release the squirrel outside, don't relocate it far away from ...Read more

If you buy only one organic fruit or vegetable, make sure it's apples. Year after year, the nonprofit Environmental Working Group has listed apples as the No. 1 most contaminated produce. Eighty percent of apples sampled by the USDA tested positive for a chemical called DPA (diphenylamine), which farmers use to prevent the skin from darkening. ...Read more

When you’re shopping for flowers to make an arrangement, it’s always best to buy locally grown. But if you live in an area where there aren’t abundant flower farms, do the next best thing: Choose California-grown. Eighty percent of the flowers grown in the U.S. are from California, so looking for their mark is a way to ensure your blooms ...Read more

Did you know nearly 2 billion plastic gift cards are purchased every year and given away as gifts? While they're a convenient and useful gift for many people to choose exactly what they need, you might wonder: Are these cards recyclable? While the PVC plastic technically is recyclable, it's hard to find a recycler to turn old cards into new ...Read more

Even though the chlorine chemical is very diluted in a pool, your dog shouldn’t treat it like the world’s largest water bowl. Drinking too much pool water can cause major discomfort and stomach issues for dogs. Instead, be sure there’s a fresh source of water for your dog if it's spending time in the backyard pool. Also, be sure to rinse ...Read more

With prices skyrocketing, try this one little trick to extend the freshness of the eggs in your kitchen: Rub them with a little vegetable oil. Eggs are porous, and over time they can lose moisture, making them less fresh and nutritious. A light coat of oil makes them less porous, so they stay fresh longer. It also prevents bacteria from entering...Read more

It's winter, which often means snow and cold. And these happen to be two elements that can help you get your wool rugs seriously clean. Here's a trick from Scandinavia for cleaning wool rugs: Start by taking your rug outdoors and draping it over a railing. It needs to cool down and acclimate to the freezing temperatures, which will neutralize ...Read more