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Think your home is safe from mold? These routine fall habits could be inviting it inside

By Kaycee Hill Published

Mold thrives on trapped moisture — and these three routine habits are inviting it right into your living space.

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Sugar, creamer, and microplastics? The inside story on the plastic-free coffee revolution

By Erin Bashford Published

Is plastic inherently harmful? Is the rise in demand for plastic-free appliances a passing fad, or here to stay? I deep-dive into plastic and coffee makers.

Coffee Makers
Ninja Crispi Microwave
I was skeptical of Ninja’s microwave + air fryer — but it fixes the worst thing about microwaves

By Camilla Sharman Published

Ninja reinvents the microwave with its new Fusion Crisp technology: Here’s what I think so far.

Kitchen & Dining
essential oil in toilet paper roll
I tried 3 weird cleaning tricks to make my home smell fresh — here's what actually worked

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

I discovered these strange cleaning hacks to make my home smell amazing. But do they really work?

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I just tested the Ninja CrushBOSS and it offers high-end performance without the Vitamix price tag

By Ashley Thieme Published

Editor's Choice

The Ninja CrushBOSS is a force to be reckoned with, blending even the toughest ingredients in seconds, making meal prep and hosting a total breeze.

Kitchen & Dining
A photograph of the KitchenAid Pro Line toaster on a stone work surface with a blue and wooden background
I tested a $299 toaster so you don’t have to — here’s what happened

By Peter Wolinski Published

The KitchenAid Pro Line toaster offers lots of bells and whistles, although it cooks a little unevenly.

Kitchen & Dining
Skip the candy — QVC will help you bake your Halloween goodies

By Dan Cavallari Published

Sponsored by QVC

The tired bag of bite-sized candies can stay on the grocery store shelf. This year, use QVC’s curated baking collections to scare up some excellent treats.

Brown marmorated stink bug
Why are stink bugs moving into your house — and how to stop them

By Camilla Sharman Published

How to keep stink bugs out of your home this fall (and why they come in).

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the suri core 1.0 toothbrush with cornstarch and castor oil heads and a biocircular plastic body
Yes, this toothbrush is partially made from corn — and I tested it for a month (on a single charge)

By Erin Bashford Published

Recommended

The Suri Core 1.0 is an eco-conscious toothbrush with a recycled plastic body and corn heads, this time with a budget(er) price of $75.

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Shower drain being unclogged with a gloved hand
Plumbers warn against using chemical drain cleaners — here is how to clear a clog safely

By Alice Carroll Published

Stop pouring chemical unblockers down your sink. Here is how to clear stubborn clogs safely.

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