Even if vacuuming is one of you least-favorite chores, when you consider what life was like before the appliance existed—beating rugs and sweeping floors manually—you have to admit its ability to make messes disappear is pretty amazing. Read more…

Thanks to centuries of folklore linking bats to vampires, these nocturnal winged creatures have long been considered spooky and something to fear. But the ones that live in our backyards are nothing to be afraid of: In fact, they can be helpful to have around. Here’s how to attract bats to your yard, and why […]

In addition to being a delicious and portable snack, oranges—or more specifically, their peels—have a second life as everything from candy, to pest control in your garden, to an egg cooker. They also come in handy for keeping your kitchen clean and smelling fresh. Read more…

Keeping your home tidy and organized is a chore regardless of where you reside, but it poses a particular challenge to those living in smaller spaces. While people with larger houses may have spare closets or even entire rooms to dedicate to storage, the rest of us have to get creative when it comes to […]

Want to add a bit of greenery outside your home, but don’t have the time or space for a full-blown garden? A small-but-mighty pocket garden may be the solution. Here’s what to know about pocket gardens, including how to make your own. Read more…

Even if you don’t celebrate the Easter holiday, you’ll still need to eat at some point this weekend. Fortunately, plenty of restaurants—including the ones below—have food deals lined up to keep you fed, while saving you money. As always, this isn’t an exhaustive list of every dining offer available during Easter… Read more…