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Why Now Is the Best Time to Find Running Shoes on Sale
Running seems like a cheap sport (you just need shoes!) until you actually go shoe shopping. Basic models are usually well over $US100 ($139) new, and their cushioning breaks down after a few hundred miles. It’s not unusual to go through a few pairs a year if you run a lot, and all of that…
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How to Get Mud Out of Basically Anything
April showers bring…mud. Just a lot of mud. A wet day out can leave you with mud on everything from shoes, to hands, to paws, to (eventually) your carpet and furniture. You can’t always prevent the mess from happening — especially if you have kids and/or dogs — but you can clean it up. Here are strategies…
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The Two Easiest Ways to Get a Duvet Cover On
Making the bed is among my least favourite chores. First, there’s the all-out war with the fitted sheet. Then, if you’re particularly unlucky, there’s a second battle with the duvet cover. Getting a duvet inside its sheath is an agonizing process that usually involves trying to stuff it down evenly before getting frustrated and resigning…
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The Best Way to Pack for an Extended Trip
Whether you’re taking a long vacation away from the cold winter temps or your employer is sending you on an extended trip overseas, you need to pack and you need to do it smartly. Living out of your suitcase seems fun for a while, but it can get old fast. I once did it for…