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One of the most important and often irritating examples of this issue is the cost of homeowner’s association dues, otherwise known as HOAs. If you’re not careful and don’t ask enough questions about a prospective HOA when considering a home purchase, you may be in for a rude awakening when, year after year, the monthly dues continue to creep up and up and up until one day, your housing costs have inflated well beyond your monthly budget....

The truth is that our post-shower hair care products usually end up looking more like a random experiment than a routine, but being a mixologist with your styling arsenal isn’t doing your hair any favors. Just like you shouldn’t apply face oils before serums, the wrong order can make your products not as effective, or worse, damage your strands. “Knowing the correct order of application for your hair is just as important as your skincare routine,” agrees Michelle Lee, professional hairstylist, co-owner of Salon Eva Michelle in Boston, Mass....

When you ditch the harsh chemical cleaners (and the trip to the store), this unpopular cleaning task becomes much more tolerable. Add in the cleaning power of elbow grease, and who knows, vigorously scrubbing your kitchen sink could become the most therapeutic thing you do all week. What You’ll Need: Sponge or microfiber cloth Baking soda Lemon (optional) White vinegar Olive oil (optional) The Best Way to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink, Step by Step: Want to skip the harsh chemical cleaners all together?...

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If you live anywhere on the East Coast and into the Midwest, you may have spotted (and probably swatted) a few of these new and decidedly unwelcome guests. Here’s everything you need to know about the spotted lanternfly—and what to do if you encounter them. What are spotted lanternflies? Formally known as lycorma deliculata, the spotted lanternfly is common in Asia, but was first spotted in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, these leafhoppers have spread along the eastern seaboard, and west into Ohio and Michigan....

“A small space actually requires more editing, strategic placement, and planning. Nothing is more ’low energy’ than filling a room with furniture you don’t love, so come up with a clever plan,” says Christina Simon, senior designer for Mark Ashby Design in Austin, Texas. “The best way to approach this is to give the room a theme or story, which inherently helps make it more cohesive.” For example, if you want to use this room for reading, playing music, making art, or even working, then fill the space with the items that reference or pertain to that theme....

You shouldn’t put your well-seasoned board away quite yet, because you might want to slather it up for the newest trend out there—butter boards. Yep, everyone’s favorite creamy bread spread gets a starring role on the latest take on the board trend. We’re not talking about slapping down a stick of butter and calling it a day. Instead, softened butter is spread in a thick layer on the board and adorned with all matter of goodies....

Whether using fresh tomatoes or canned, crushed tomatoes or a blend of whole and crushed, you want to start with top-notch tomatoes. When using canned, the long-entrenched wisdom is to look to San Marzano tomatoes from Campania, Italy. But many tomato wonks now believe that the best California tomatoes have surpassed Italy’s finest. If you live beyond the reach of excellent smaller-batch California canned tomato brands, like Bianco DiNapoli, you can order them online....

Note that the flavors may not be identical to true seafood, if you’re used to that, but the textures are remarkably similar. Instead, these seafood-based dishes can come together without any use of animal products, which is better for the planet. Here’s how. How to Make Plant-Based Ceviche Ceviche, a Peruvian dish that’s often made with a white fish marinated in citrus juice, plus crunchy veggies like cucumber and onions, plus avocado and tomato, can be made fish-free....

If you don’t cook with your whole asparagus in that time, no worries. We have some chef-approved tips on how to preserve and freeze your cut asparagus for a later date. How to Store Whole, Fresh Asparagus Keeping your fresh-from-the-market asparagus crisp isn’t difficult, it just takes some prepping and proper asparagus storage. “Asparagus can be temperamental,” says Fernando Navas, chef and owner of BALVANERA, an Argentinian restaurant in Manhattan....

“Daily activities that you’ve grown accustomed to, like sitting at a desk or in a car for a long commute, can lead to chronic muscle shortening and tension, which can then lead to a decreased lumbar (a.k.a lower spine) range of motion,” says chiropractor Kevin Lees, DC, manager of auditing and quality at The Joint Chiropractic in Phoenix. That loss of range of motion in the lower back (or any joint) can increase your risk of injury over time, even from doing something as simple as reaching down to pick up a paper clip....

Some people believe the key to the best scrambled eggs is what you mix in them or what they’re topped with. While those factors are certainly essential, many people don’t realize that the method in which eggs are cooked can make all the difference. How to Make Better Scrambled Eggs at Home Follow the below advice from professional chefs to make superior scrambled eggs from the comfort of your own kitchen....

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It’s no wonder our Real Simple beauty editor declared it the “Most Versatile LED Mask.” The waterproof tool is housed in bacteria-resistant silicone that integrates LED light therapy to promote anti-aging effects, cryo-therapy to tone and lift while fighting inflammation, thermo-therapy to help open up pores for maximum absorption of skincare products, and T-sonic technology to stimulate circulation (or to massage sore muscles). To buy: $159 (was $219); amazon.com. The Foreo UFO delivers results that skincare creams, serums, and masks can’t achieve alone through an ultra-tailored experience....

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