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Kitchen sink
Can boiling water cause damage to your pipes? My plumber husband reveals his expert tips

By Grace Dean Published

This common kitchen habit could be ruining your home

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Pebble path in garden
The gardener’s guide to surviving heavy storms and waterlogged lawns

By Camilla Sharman Published

How to storm-proof your yard: essential tips to protect your outdoor furniture, plants and landscaping.

Gardening
Apple iPhone 17 review.
Is your iPhone listening to you? The 'live listen' setting you should check right now

By Kaycee Hill Published

Why everyone is panicking about iPhone’s 'live listen' feature — and what it actually does.

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iPhones
Peace lily plant close up
3 simple ways to coax one last bloom from your peace lily before winter sets in

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how to get your peace lily to flower again this fall and keep it blooming before dormancy sets in.

Gardening
What is a VPN?
What is a VPN?

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated

VPN 'What is a VPN' is a question plenty of people are asking. Here we'll answer all your questions, and more.

VPN
Siena Memory Foam Mattress placing onto bed frame
How to return a mattress: 5 easy steps to make the process simple

By Jim McCauley Published

If your new mattress isn't all you hoped for, here's everything you need to know about how to return it quickly and easily

Mattresses
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I tried the new iOS 27 Safari features — here's 3 settings worth using

By Kaycee Hill last updated

Just updated to iOS 27? Here's what's new in your Safari settings.

iPhones
Android Auto
3 Android Auto apps that do what Google Maps and Waze can’t

By Kaycee Hill Published

Three great Android Auto alternatives that offer unique features and better offline tools than Google Maps or Waze.

Android Phones
A toilet brush scrubbing a toilet
The real reason your toilet keeps getting a ring (and why bleach won't fix it)

By Kaycee Hill Published

What actually causes toilet rings, and the simple trick to stop them coming back.

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Laying out a tarp on a lawn
I tried the 'tarp burrito' method to clear leaves from my yard — and it's a game changer

By Grace Dean Published

The fall leaves look lovely on the trees, but not so lovely when they start to swamp your entire yard. Here's what happened when I tried making a 'tarp burrito' to clear up my lawn.

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