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If your white clothing still has a strong bleach scent after it dries, think twice before wearing it. Residual bleach can irritate the skin, causing itching, redness and rashes, and its fumes may be uncomfortable for people with respiratory sensitivities. If your clothes smell strongly of bleach, simply re-wash them without detergent or bleach. ...Read more

When dust collects under an appliance like a refrigerator, the reduced airflow can force it to work harder to keep things cold or frozen. A simple trick is to vacuum away the dust, but often the extension hose on a vacuum isn’t long enough or narrow enough at the opening to squeeze underneath. To remedy this, simply take a cardboard paper-...Read more

Every extra pound you bring aboard a plane adds to the aircraft's fuel consumption and carbon emissions. In fact, carrying just 5 fewer pounds of luggage could make a meaningful difference if every U.S. traveler did the same. That's roughly the weight of three or four hardcover books, or a large laptop. Before you zip your suitcase, take a few ...Read more

Sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases can take a lot of energy to dry because they're bulky and hold plenty of water. Instead of sending them through the dryer, hang them outside on a clothesline or drying rack when weather permits. Air-drying uses no electricity or gas, while also avoiding the heat and tumbling that can contribute to fabric wear...Read more

Yes, the collection of old books in your home could be cash in your hands, and there's no need to set up a yard sale to get it! The website Cash4Books.net makes it simple: All you do is type in the International Standard Book Number (ISBN), which is a unique identifier given to each edition of every book in the world. The website will tell you ...Read more

If your flour is a year old or smells rancid, don't eat it -- put it to work around the house. Use it to clean a grimy deck of playing cards: Place the cards in a paper bag with about 1/4 cup of old flour, close the bag and shake well. The flour helps absorb the oils, grease and dirt that accumulate from years of handling. Remove the cards and ...Read more

Many of us like to buy suet balls or bird food that comes in mesh bags (which help keep the birdseed together when you hang them outside). While for the most part our feathered friends can get a healthy meal or snack from these, there is a chance they can get entangled in the mesh bags. When the suet or bird food gets low, it creates air pockets...Read more

Are you planning a getaway to a warm beach destination? In addition to researching airfare, hotels and activities for your vacation, checking beach contamination conditions for where you're going is key, too. Local beaches that are not healthy can put you and your family at risk for bacteria, viruses and pathogens. Contamination from stormwater ...Read more

If you're a cloud gamer, you can reduce the energy and data associated with streaming by making a few simple changes. When possible, download a game and play it locally rather than continuously streaming it from the cloud. You can also lower the resolution from 4K to 1080p or lower so that less data needs to travel between the data center and ...Read more