Is your food going bad more quickly than usual? Is ice cream coming out of the freezer like soup? If the answer is yes, your refrigerator temperature might need a checkup. The Best Temperature for Your Fridge According to the FDA, your refrigerator temperature should be at or below 40° F (4° C), and your …

Sure, it’s common knowledge to take refuge inside when you hear thunder, but did you know that lightning can still shock you if it strikes and sends electricity through the pipes and water in your home? According to John Jensenius, a lightning safety specialist for the National Weather Service (NWS), in order to stay safe …

More and more households prefer to have their front yards paved rather than turning them into beautiful gardens. Yet, in many western cities, gardens constitute 1/3 of the total urban area. A beautiful garden next to your house can make you happier, make your house appear more inviting, and can even increase the value of …

Everyone knows you have to clean your makeup brushes, but for some reason hairbrushes are often forgotten. “Like all your beauty tools, hairbrushes get dirty with repeated use, especially if you’re using styling products on your hair,” says dermatologic surgeon and RealSelf contributor Sejal Shah, M.D. Along with hair clumps and product residue, dust mites, …

Sure, it’s an essential for grandma’s amazing chocolate chip cookies, but baking soda also has the power to freshen and clean seemingly countless spots in your home. It’s a super-effective (but gentle) abrasive and is a great natural deodorizer, so it’s helpful in all sorts of cleaning emergencies. 1. Remove stains from plastic food containers …