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Have you heard of the 40-80 rule when it comes to personal electronics like laptops and smartphones? It describes the optimal range to keep your battery charged -- between 40% and 80% -- to make it function optimally with ...Read More

If you have children who attend schools that require a uniform, consider donating the old unis to a local charity shop when your kids outgrow or replace them. The need is great; about 18,000 American public schools require...Read More

If you have black-colored plastic reusable food containers or cooking utensils at home, it might be a good idea to toss them out. Recent studies have shown these products -- as well as children’s toys and grocery produce...Read More

Choosing the right paint color for inside your home is more than just making the right on-trend choice. If you live in a climate that tends to be hotter, light colors like white, creams and even light gray help reflect the...Read More

Ever see those woolen laundry dryer balls and wonder if they actually work? Turns out, not only do they speed up the drying time, but they have a whole host of other benefits. Depending on what you’re drying, using dryer...Read More

Leaving your home for several weeks or months means you should take steps to reduce waste while you’re away. This is a good time to unplug energy hogs like refrigerators and freezers; just be sure they are empty, and ...Read More