Emily Long
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How Often You Really Need to Clean Your Reusable Water Bottle
Carrying a reusable water bottle is good for both you and the environment. But without regular cleaning, it may not be as helpful and healthy as you think, as bacteria and mould can easily make themselves at home.
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Put Pennies and Vodka in Your Flower Vases
Fresh-cut flowers can be a lovely addition to your home decor, but they can also be hard to justify buying when they don’t last more than a few days before wilting.
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Gardening Doesn’t Have to Wreck Your Body
The first time you head out to work in your yard or garden, you’ll quickly be reminded how physically demanding it can be. Tending the soil involves a variety of movements and body positions — a lot of bending, lifting, and carrying heavy loads — which can leave you tired and sore at best, and…
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There’s a Better Way to Vacuum
If it seems like your carpets and rugs aren’t actually clean — or don’t stay clean for very long — after you vacuum, it’s probably because you’re doing it wrong. Short back-and-forth strokes in random directions may be easy, but they won’t pick up all of the dirt, dust bunnies, pet hair, crumbs, and other…