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7 Surprisingly Germy Kitchen Items You Never Even Thought to Clean

The sponge and the sink are obvious culprits, but new research shows that other everyday kitchen objects can also harbor germs that can cause foodborne illnesses or worse.

Dust Allergy? 7 Smart Strategies to Get Rid of the Dust in Your House

More than 90 percent of household dust comes from people and fabric: tiny flakes of skin, barely visible fibers that float on the slightest air currents and settle on every surface in your house. In a spot sheltered from air movement, the particles stay put. In other areas, they constantly rise and settle as doors swing open and people pass by. Even if fighting dust is a battle you can never completely win, you can work to eliminate it as much as possible to avoid triggering dust allergy reactions.

9 Solutions to Get Rid of Sweat Stains

Here's how to get rid of sweat stains on your clothes: These DIY solutions really work, and use items you probably have around the house. For delicate fabrics, you can test these solutions on a hidden corner first if you want.

Listing Toward Sanity? A List Maker Explains

Do you like a well-written to-do list? Then you will find a friend in New York Times bestselling author Mary Roach, a lover of well-executed errands and all things you can cross off a Post-it.

10 Food Storage Guidelines You Didn’t Know

To fridge or not to fridge? Discover what foods you should take out of your refrigerator and what unexpected items you should store there now.

8 Spring-Cleaning Tips to Get It Done Faster

Get a jump on spring-cleaning this year by focusing on these essentials.

13 Non-Toxic Kitchen Cleaners

Ditch the chemicals and try these green solutions for a spotless (and healthier) house.

8 Easy Ways to Never Be Late Again

How To Organize Your Wrapping Supplies

The holidays are over. The trees have been trimmed, the gifts exchanged, and if you’re anything like my family, wrapping paper rolls, gift bags and bows litter the…