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They call for ingredients you probably already have in your pantry (such as white vinegar), and they help speed up the stain-removal process. So the next time an unexpected stain happens—spaghetti sauce or lipstick—you’ll be ready! Just follow these quick pre-treatments immediately, and save the thorough wash for later. Mustard Stains Wipe away any excess, then soak the stain in a small bowl of white vinegar. Combine 10 ounces of clean water and 1 tablespoon of clear dish soap....

One of the main differences and perks of a 401(k) compared to a traditional savings account is that many employers will match the money that you’ve contributed. According to Ubiquity Retirements and Savings, about 98 percent of employers offer 401(k) matching. Still, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that only 51 percent of Americans are investing in a 401(k) plan, even though 68 percent of Americans have access to one....

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Here’s one hard-and-fast rule for good gifting: “Always gift from your recipient’s perspective,” says Elaine Swann, founder of Swann School of Protocol. “Look at their life, interests, what’s meaningful for them, what they might enjoy, and make your decision based on that.” Still stumped? We asked some etiquette experts to weigh in on some of the most common gift-giving questions. “It is satisfying to give gifts that are well-loved and well-used, but remember that giving should be motivated by generosity,” says etiquette expert Catherine Newman....

Taskrabbit, the online marketplace of service providers for home projects, analyzed 3.9 million Taskrabbit bookings from the last 12 months to gain insight into trending tasks, and conducted a survey to learn how social media platforms pushed forward these trends. To be clear, TikTok is far from the only player in this game, with Pinterest and YouTube coming in as the top sources of home and interiors inspiration in the U....

Also unlike baking, butter candles aren’t super-strict on ratios or proportions, so you can make them to your preferred size and shape. For your first butter candle, start with a stick of butter. Salisbury recommends starting out small for a butter candle, so that the butter doesn’t melt faster than it’s being consumed and turn into a melty mess on your table. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe cup or bowl in 30 second increments....

A large wire wreath frame is perfect for making a succulent door wreath. You can also swap in a smaller version to make a beautiful centerpiece for the table. Just add votives in the center. What You’ll Need Large wire wreath frame4 bunches of spruce branches1 bunch of olive branches1 bunch of seeded eucalyptus branches (with tiny pods among the leaves)1 bunch of gray Berzelia branches (which look like mini pom poms)8 or 9 echeveria succulents (each 4 inches wide; or for a smaller wreath, each 3 inches wide)1 or 2 manzanita branches (from a flower shop) or nice twigs from the yardGarden gloves, shears, and 1 spool of medium-gauge floral wire...

While proper planning is always the best approach, it’s not always realistic when you need an avocado on the fly (emergency guacamole, anyone?). Luckily, there’s an easy trick for making avocados ripen faster, and all you need is a brown paper bag. Paper Bag Method If you haven’t tried expediting the ripening process before, prepare to have your mind blown. About two days before you want to enjoy an avocado, simply place it in a brown paper bag and fold the top over....

Lifting weights doesn’t just enhance your quality of life (yes, lugging grocery bags from the car will, in fact, be easier), but “strength training is very important, more so than cardio, for long-term health and longevity,” says Stacy T. Sims, Ph.D., exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. Plus, as we age, we start to lose that good-for-you muscle, making it all the more important to maintain it. In fact, Sims notes, “if you’re not strength training, you can lose up to 50 percent of your lean skeletal body mass by your 80th birthday....

So when I learned that there were at-home microdermabrasion devices that could exfoliate my tired-looking skin and deep-clean my pores, I was very excited to give it a whirl. Here’s how it went, and everything you need to know if you want to try it. There are actually hundreds of home Microderm wands (who knew?!), but I opted to test out PMD’s Personal Microderm Pro Elite ($299; ulta.com). Between the glowing reviews, customizable settings, and sleek, self-contained packaging, I was intrigued....

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Some bloggers and Redditors swear by strip washing, even posting images of how their supposedly “clean” sheets turned clear water murky brown once all of the soap scum and oil was removed. Basically, strip washing your laundry falls under the “grossly satisfying” category of cleaning tasks. So, should you try it? Can you actually be soaking your clothes for too long if you do? Here are some expert insights, adjustments you can make to your laundry routine instead, and a step-by-step guide....

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To make things smoother this go-around, look no further than this moving to-do list that details not only what needs to get done, but the right time to do different tasks to minimize stress. Print it out, check every item off week by week, and maybe the two words that end your next move will simply be “I’m home.” Two Months Before Sort and purgeGo through every room of your house and decide what you’d like to keep and what you can get rid of....

The Greenco Entryway Shelf is a relatively small but undoubtedly mighty organization station that enables me to keep all of my can’t-leave-home-without-it necessities in one tidy place. The shelf has one pocket of sorts that’s deep enough to hold things like outgoing mail, my sunglasses, and a few rolls of my dog’s waste bags with room to spare. Plus, the brand says that the shelf can support 15 pounds, so I feel confident in its durability....