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Stop Storing These Things in Your Shed
Sheds are useful for storing all kinds of things outside of your house, but there are some items that do not belong in your shed.
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You Can Add Privacy to Your Windows With Decorative Film
Upgrading your windows for privacy or to reflect light to keep your home cool can get expensive. Changing the shape of windows or the glass type can run into the hundreds per window and window treatments can cost almost as much. In addition to tinting your windows yourself, which you can do to improve energy…
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When to Use Olive Oil to ‘Clean’ (and When Not To)
From vodka to wax paper to dryer lint, so many basic household items have special, secret uses. And according to plenty of blogs and TikToks, olive oil is no different. There are claims out there that it can be used to clean up other oily spills, shine up stainless steel appliances, and refresh leather. It seems…
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Get Crispy Fish Skin Every Time, Without Resorting to Gimmicks
Fish has a reputation for being hard to cook, but it’s easier to deal with than a lot of other proteins, especially if you consider speed to be a benefit. The main concerns when cooking fish are overcooking it and, if it has skin, getting the skin to crisp, and not tearing the skin when…