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Science tricks to keep your flower bouquets looking fresh

By Debbie Wolfe

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How often should you vacuum? It depends.

By Debbie Wolfe

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Is the Y cut the best way to slice a sandwich?

By Justin Pot

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DIY

How to protect your books long term

By Debbie Wolfe

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11 home remedies for mosquito bites to battle the itch

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to cram for an exam

By Jonathan Firth / The Conversation

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Why you should still buy physical copies of video games

By Justin Pot

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DIY

How to get water out of your phone speaker

By Abby Ferguson

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DIY

Why writing by hand is better for remembering things

By Justin Pot

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DIY

Why you should journal while soaking up nature

By Alisha McDarris

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10 clever ways to reuse coffee grounds

By Debbie Wolfe

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Chew on trail mix with these 6 crunchy and tasty recipes

By Vinny Panza

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6 things you didn’t know had expiration dates

By Justin Pot

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DIY

How YOU can prevent wildfires

By Alisha McDarris

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DIY

Are you wearing the right sunglasses? How to prevent eye sunburn.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

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How to look at the eclipse without damaging your eyes

By Claire Maldarelli

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How to photograph solar eclipse: The only guide you need

By Stan Horaczek

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DIY

The benefits of barefoot shoes: A beginner’s guide

By Alisha McDarris

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How to fix your sleep schedule without pulling an all-nighter

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

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How ordinary travelers can become citizen scientists

By Alisha McDarris

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