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How to Rescue a Waterlogged Book
The other morning, it was pouring rain. I brought an umbrella with me on my morning walk, and only on the way back — several hours into the storm — did I notice my beloved training journal sitting out on a jerk block in the driveway, where I’d left it after getting distracted while cleaning…
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Take These Safety Precautions Before Any DIY Project
Doing your own home improvement projects and maintenance can be rewarding: In addition to saving money, there’s a sense of accomplishment that comes with completing a task yourself. But accident rates for DIY enthusiasts might be higher than you think, so practicing some basic safety precautions when you’re using power tools, ladders, and blades is…
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Clean and Decorate for Halloween Simultaneously With a ‘Broomba’
Getting motivated to clean in anticipation for the fall holiday season is hard enough. At the same time, you also have to decorate and find a way to entertain your kids. One adorable TikTok trick manages to accomplish all three by turning your robot vacuum into a “Broomba.” This idea one part Halloween arts-and-crafts, one…
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Is It Really Safe to Lift Barefoot?
Years ago, the idea that you could run barefoot, instead of in running shoes, shook the running community. (The ultimate result: The market exploded with expensive shoes meant to mimic barefoot running, met by a backlash of expensive shoes with as much cushioning and structure as possible.) A similar debate is now simmering in the…