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Scenario 1: Your refrigerator smells like leftover lasagna. Solution: Give your fridge’s shelves a quick wipe-down with an all-purpose cleaner to make sure there are no lingering spills producing odors. Soak a cotton ball in the liquid (we like vanilla here) and place it in a dish near the back of one of the shelves. The sweet scent will permeate your refrigerator’s interior until the cotton ball dries up. When it does, replace it with a fresh batch....

Made from durable plastic, the cord organizer is sturdy and has a sleek appearance that’ll keep wires out of sight, out of mind. The large box is long enough to house a five-outlet extension cord and is designed with two little openings on the back. This allows wires from your fan, hair iron, or computer to plug into the extension cord outlet inside without drawing attention. To buy: $27 (was $29); amazon....

What You’ll Need If you’ve been scrolling through your TikTok feed lately, you may have come across the viral “Cilantro Hack” that helps you quickly and easily pick the leaves off of the stems using a cheese grater. Recently, TikTok user @jeenie.weenie posted her mind-blowing results of this viral food hack trend and you’ll definitely want to try it too. Spoiler alert: it actually works. And even better news, you can use this method with just about any other leafy herbs like dill, mint, and parsley too....

Smoke Point: One of the most common conversations around cooking oils is the smoke point. But what is a smoke point, anyway? The smoke point is the heat at which the solids in the oil begin to burn and denature. All oils will eventually smoke, but each type of cooking oil has a different temperature threshold based on its composition, determining the ideal cooking method for that particular oil. Beyond the annoyance of dealing with a smoky kitchen and a blaring fire alarm, avoiding crossing over an oil’s smoke point also has health benefits....

That doesn’t mean you can’t have a fabulous Thanksgiving feast—even if you have to get a little creative with your menu plans. Check out the story behind the 2022 turkey shortage, and learn what you can do to make your feast fabulous (with or without a Thanksgiving turkey). Why there’s a turkey shortage You can blame one of the biggest outbreaks of avian flu this year for the smaller supply of turkeys available....

You may know your stuff when it comes to diamonds (Hello, 4 Cs!), but it’s worth brushing up on different types of settings, too—these two ring details go hand in hand, after all. With help from Brilliant Earth, a leader of ethically sourced bridal and fine jewelry, we’re breaking down the pros and cons of the most popular types of engagement ring settings, from prongs to pavés and everything in between....

You don’t need a degree in dermatology to deduce that going to bed with your makeup on is a bad idea. You’ve probably already realized that it’s not good for your sheets (evident by the foundation stains and glitter flecks all over your pillow), but just how big of a skincare sin is it? As a daily foundation wearer, I’m also guilty of zonking out with a face full of makeup, so I tapped Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, and Loretta Ciraldo MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in Miami, Fla....

Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to take good care of your sweaters, so they look great season after season. Try these tips to find high-quality sweaters—and keep them looking their best. Shop Wisely That $250 cashmere sweater may seem steep, but often the more expensive sweaters feature a thicker, tighter weave that’ll last longer than their cheaper counterparts. Before you buy, examine the weave of the sweater—tighter weave sweaters are more likely to last than ones that have a more open weave....

What you’ll need: ¾ cup whole milk 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten, at room temperature 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the bowl 3½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surfaces 1 cup sugar, divided 1 package (¼ ounce) active dry yeast 1 teaspoon kosher salt Vegetable oil, for frying Directions: Fillings: Place 2 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate in a medium bowl....

Normal as we know it will continue to shift and change in the coming months, but if you have the funds to do so, there are effective ways to help stimulate the economy (even locally) as an individual. All too often, regular consumers are unaware of the impact their everyday spending and contributions have on the overall economic health of the nation. Here, financial experts and entrepreneurs recommend easy ways we can all give the dollar a fighting chance....

Thankfully, bleeding gums is a highly treatable condition that is usually not permanent. We reached out to several dentists to determine the most common causes of bleeding gums and what you can do to prevent the issue. If you suspect an underlying health concern, contact your doctor to get help fixing the problem. “You might be surprised to learn that even a temporary lapse in otherwise stellar oral hygiene sometimes causes bleeding gums,” says Lana Rozenberg, DDS, a board-certified cosmetic dentist at Rozenberg Dental NYC....

It can be difficult to navigate and decipher the long list of ingredients on most beauty product labels. Thankfully, there are sites and apps that can help make the process easier. EWG’s Skin Deep database allows you to search for cosmetic ingredients and products to see if they meet the non-profit’s strict criteria. There are also apps, like Yuka, that allow you to scan a product to find out if it contains any endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, allergens, or irritants....

While there is no universal set of rules for picking paint colors, we probably all want to fill our homes with colors that make us feel happy. To help narrow down the selection, we reached out to some professional designers for their recommendations on paint colors that are guaranteed mood-boosters. Here are 12 paint colors that will make you smile every time you enter the room. RELATED: 7 Painting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes...

While we may love every minute, all the activity can become stressful if your kitchen is cluttered with so much stuff you can’t find what you need or even have room to roll out a pie crust. Now is the time to prep your kitchen so you are ready for the holidays. These 12 spots in your kitchen are the key things to declutter before the holidays. 1. Countertops Does anyone have enough counter space during the holidays (or any time of year, to be honest)?...

The easiest way to contain wakame? Eat more of it. Luckily, while wakame may be bad news for the world’s oceans, it’s great for us in moderation. More specifically, the edible seaweed is packed with vitamins and minerals, and boasts several key nutritional benefits. Keep reading to find out more about wakame and what it can do for you. Where Does Wakame Come From? According to the National Park Service (NPS), wakame, or undaria, is a “notorious marine invader....

For instance, maybe after noticing your sleep quality diminish over a few weeks, you decide to make some changes to improve it. You read articles about how to sleep better and try to stick to these sleep rules. That’s great—but following them too precisely can sabotage your Zzzs. You may jump out of bed every time you’re not using it solely for sleeping since sleep experts encourage you to keep the bed a sacred sleeping space....

Mangoes originated in India over 5,000 years ago, and mango seeds traveled to the Middle East, Eastern Africa, and South America as early as 300 to 400 B.C.E. Today, most of the mangoes we eat in the U.S. are grown in South and Central America, Mexico, and Haiti. Though mangoes are considered a stone fruit, they’re botanical cousins of cashews and pistachios (who knew?). Mango Health Benefits They are loaded with fiber....

We tend to ask ourselves the wrong questions when deciding what to keep and get rid of: “Could this be useful one day? Did someone give this to me? Did I pay a lot of money for this item?” Instead, Shira Gill, a professional organizer known for her transformative closet makeovers, asks us to think differently. “These questions are rooted in guilt, obligation, and fear,” she says, “and will provide you with the justification to keep just about anything!...

Before you spend hours shopping at a store or sifting through thousands of options online, take a look at this curation for every interest, hobby, or passion, like an easy donut maker for the sweet-lover in your life or an under-$50 digital instant-print camera for the friend who’s always snapping photos when you’re together. With options for everyone (women, men, kids, teens, grandparents, and even pets) you’ll find something special for every person on your holiday list—even the pickiest of people....

Using the Wrong Equipment Precision is one of the most important parts of baking quality bread at home, so if you aren’t weighing your ingredients, expect sub-par results. “A scale and a cast iron combination cooker are two essential tools that will make an immediate difference in your baking,” says Myhrvold. “But the scale is the piece of equipment we recommend most emphatically for all bakers. If you have been measuring ingredients only by the cup and teaspoon, now is a great time to buy a good scale to apply more percentages as well as grams, which is another benefit....