The exhausted and beleaguered parents of a newborn are practically a cliche at this point. Many expecting mothers may receive jokes about how they “better sleep now because you won’t after the baby is born.” As it turns out, they may not get a good night’s sleep for longer than they think. A 2019 study...

Removing sticky residue from glass can be a challenge, mainly due to the adhesive used. However, the front surface of the sticker can also pose difficulties. If the sticker is made of unfinished paper, it usually lifts away effortlessly, especially with the help of water. For stickers with paper coated in a glossy or metallic...

Just like all other insects, ants play an important role in our ecosystem. They are an integral part of the outdoor world, and of course, that is where we’d like them to stay. It becomes problematic when they invade your home. Need to learn how to get rid of ants? We’ve got some natural ways...

Cleaning the kitchen is one of those less-than-thrilling household chores that simply have to be done.In fact, when NSF International, the public health and safety organization, conducted a study to find the ‘germiest room in the home’, they discovered it was the kitchen! Clearly, scrubbing this area – where our food is prepared – should...

Many people prefer to sleep with the bedroom door open. After all, it ensures better air regulation and lets parents hear if their kids wake up during the night. However, a closed-door can help the occupants survive a house fire, according to 10 years of research by UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI). However, this...

Cleaning can be stressful. No matter how often you mop, the floor gets dirty. You suddenly can’t remember the last time you changed the sheets. You used the wrong type of cleaning agent, and now the counters have a strange sheen. Everyone wants to have a neat home, but cleaning it is a whole other...

Remember the run on toilet paper during the outbreak of Covid-19? This might have played out differently if everyone had turned to reusable toilet paper. They are essentially the same concept as cloth diapers or reusable menstrual pads. Many people use it as the cheaper and more eco-friendly alternative to regular toilet paper. However, this...

As the world evolves, so do our kitchens. With the rise of technology, our cooking and baking processes look very different from our grandparents’. Yes, some things haven’t changed at all, like the need for oven mitts or hiding cookies before little snackers eat them all. Our stovetop kettles haven’t evolved much, neither has our whisks, measuring cups, pots,...

Giggle Juice is perfectly named. Mixed with vodka and Moscato while sweetened with berries and lemonade, this cocktail is refreshing and ideal for a summer party. Its pretty pink color is appealing, and the sweet fruity flavor is delicious, especially with a sugar-coated rim and a lemon wedge. Plus, as lockdowns end, you will want...

As winter sets in, the side effects of cold temperatures begin. These can include chapped skin, slippery sidewalks, and car windshields covered in snow. But you don’t need to go outside to face a wintery disadvantage because one appears right in your home: window condensation. Many people wake up to see their windows fogged up,...

If you’d take a peek under your pillowcases, it’s very likely you have some yellowed pillows. Don’t worry; i’s a naturally occurring process. Over time, sweat and natural oils sink into pillows, along with dirt, dust, and other little nasties. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to get rid of them. In fact, there...

One of the biggest debates around home management is if we should drink water from the bathroom. There are two sides to this. One side claims that it is a horrendous idea, and no one should drink that swill. On the other side, you have those who say there’s no real issue here. But let’s...