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Putting ice cubes and lemon peels in the garbage disposal: what it’s for and why it’s recommended

Solutions. Putting ice cubes and lemon peels in the garbage disposal: what it’s for and why it’s recommended

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Ideal for small kitchens: the 2-in-1 microwave and oven that saves space, lets you defrost or cook with hot air, and costs around $220

Trends. Ideal for small kitchens: the 2-in-1 microwave and oven that saves space, lets you defrost or cook with hot air, and costs around $220

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What mixing white vinegar with lemon peels is for: where it can be used and how to make this homemade cleaner

Solutions. What mixing white vinegar with lemon peels is for: where it can be used and how to make this homemade cleaner

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How to use vinegar, baking soda, and water to unclog the sink drain

Solutions. How to use vinegar, baking soda, and water to unclog the sink drain

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How to remove limescale from faucets with vinegar and paper towels, according to experts

Tip. How to remove limescale from faucets with vinegar and paper towels, according to experts

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Putting aluminum foil, salt and baking soda in a bowl with silverware: what it’s used for

Solution. Putting aluminum foil, salt and baking soda in a bowl with silverware: what it’s used for

Nicolás Sanles
Spraying vinegar on window frames: what it is for and what science says

Home trick. Spraying vinegar on window frames: what it is for and what science says

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What spraying vinegar on pillows is for, why it is important to do it, and how to apply it correctly

Solutions. What spraying vinegar on pillows is for, why it is important to do it, and how to apply it correctly

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What mixing orange peels with white vinegar is used for, why it’s recommended, and how to make it

Solutions. What mixing orange peels with white vinegar is used for, why it’s recommended, and how to make it

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What mixing baking soda with hydrogen peroxide is for, why it is recommended, and how to make the mixture at home

Solutions. What mixing baking soda with hydrogen peroxide is for, why it is recommended, and how to make the mixture at home

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Neither baking soda nor vinegar: the ideal ingredient to remove limescale from showerhead nozzles and restore water pressure

Solutions. Neither baking soda nor vinegar: the ideal ingredient to remove limescale from showerhead nozzles and restore water pressure

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Spraying a lemon tree with potassium soap and water: what it is used for, why it is recommended, and how to make it at home

Gardening tips. Spraying a lemon tree with potassium soap and water: what it is used for, why it is recommended, and how to make it at home

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They built a seven-room house with 8,000 glass bottles and toothpaste tubes: they are mother and daughter and turn waste into building materials

Self-improvement. They built a seven-room house with 8,000 glass bottles and toothpaste tubes: they are mother and daughter and turn waste into building materials

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Jono Pandolfi was a ceramics teacher until a New York hotel ordered 6,000 of his plates. Today his business brings in over $6 million a year

Life story. Jono Pandolfi was a ceramics teacher until a New York hotel ordered 6,000 of his plates. Today his business brings in over $6 million a year

Lucas Álvarez Ferrari
What mixing cinnamon, olive oil, and orange peel is used for, why it is recommended, and how to make it at home

Solutions. What mixing cinnamon, olive oil, and orange peel is used for, why it is recommended, and how to make it at home

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What does the black-and-white traffic sign with a hand over three circles mean

FHWA. What does the black-and-white traffic sign with a hand over three circles mean

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The three-word message Elizabeth Holmes had for Nathan Fielder from prison before his documentary’s release, revealed for the first time

'You Can See Everything'. The three-word message Elizabeth Holmes had for Nathan Fielder from prison before his documentary’s release, revealed for the first time

Catalina Jordán
In 2022, Ben Affleck founded an AI company and kept it secret. Four years later, Netflix bought it for $587 million: what it plans to do with it

Viral. In 2022, Ben Affleck founded an AI company and kept it secret. Four years later, Netflix bought it for $587 million: what it plans to do with it

Lucas Álvarez Ferrari
White vinegar or lemon juice: which is more effective for cleaning, and on which surfaces should you never use them

Compare. White vinegar or lemon juice: which is more effective for cleaning, and on which surfaces should you never use them

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Remove soap residue, freshen drains and clean the microwave: what lemon peel, white vinegar and baking soda are used for, and how to get the most out of them

Tip. Remove soap residue, freshen drains and clean the microwave: what lemon peel, white vinegar and baking soda are used for, and how to get the most out of them

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Robert De Niro, 83, leads the development of a luxury Caribbean hotel with 36 rooms and private beachfront villas priced at $12 million

Project. Robert De Niro, 83, leads the development of a luxury Caribbean hotel with 36 rooms and private beachfront villas priced at $12 million

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Safe and recommended mixture: this is how bleach should be prepared to disinfect surfaces, according to experts

CDC. Safe and recommended mixture: this is how bleach should be prepared to disinfect surfaces, according to experts

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‘Glee’ is coming back, but 3 original stars won’t: The so-called ‘Glee curse’ explained

Reboot. ‘Glee’ is coming back, but 3 original stars won’t: The so-called ‘Glee curse’ explained

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Users can free up 10GB of storage by replacing these 5 Google apps

Solutions. Users can free up 10GB of storage by replacing these 5 Google apps

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