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7 Ways to Make Your Home More Liveable If You’re Tall
If you’re a tall person and find yourself struggling to live in a home that isn’t designed for someone of your stature, you might dream of a gut renovation to fix the problems vexing you most, or even a custom-built tall person house, with everything sized and scaled for you. While those options aren’t likely…
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Four Features to Look For in a Robot Vacuum (And One That Doesn’t Matter)
One of the first pandemic concessions I made was a robot vacuum. If the dog and I were to be sequestered at home, I was willing to spend to make the dog hair go away. Even though I bought a top-of-the-line Roomba, I was ultimately disappointed with how “automated” my robot vacuum and mop really…
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The Best Apps to Keep Your Cleaning On Track
An app can’t clean your home for you, but when you’re dreading the task or feeling overwhelmed by the mess, apps can help keep your cleaning on track. Before you open the one that will summon a professional cleaner (not that there’s anything wrong with that), try these options, which can keep you organized and…
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The Best Nerdy Podcasts Made by (but Not Just for) Women
Gone are the days when nerddom was a male-dominated realm; through inclusion in geek culture, women and gender-nonconforming people have made space for diverse and rich content. They’re redefining what it means to be a geek with content that spans the realms of fantasy and reality, from D&D to the real-world impact of literary giants…