Salt and vinegar chips are a popular snack time option. However, it turns out you can use the combination for several hacks around the house. Salt and Vinegar Deodorize Firstly, and perhaps commonly known, is that salt and vinegar work together to make a powerful cleaner but they also work as a deodorizer. You can...
A new wellness trend has appeared on social media and is rapidly gaining popularity. “Dark showering” is a recent trend that claims to enhance sleep quality. It involves taking a shower with lights dimmed or off before going to bed. Advocates believe this practice helps people fall asleep more quickly and enjoy deeper rest during...
Americans fill roughly six billion prescriptions every year, and about two-thirds of adults take at least one medication. That adds up to a lot of empty medication bottles, and most of them end up in the trash because curbside recycling programs can’t actually process them. The bottles are made of polypropylene, which is technically recyclable,...
In the age of. Instagrammable wellness, where every kitchen accessory seems to double as a health supplement, the copper cup has made a glittering comeback. You’ve likely seen them: burnished, rose-gold vessels sweating with condensation, usually filled with a lime-garnished Moscow Mule or a meticulously crafted “Ayurvedic water” blend. Proponents claim that drinking from these...
Work insecurity, financial stress, and an impending recession have created unprecedented challenges for Gen Z. Gen Zers and younger Millennials are working twice as much as their predecessors to earn just a little less than them. As a result, Gen Z and Millennials are experiencing burnout at an accelerating rate. However, Malaysia has tackled this...
We scroll through real estate listings for places we can’t afford, pin rooms we’ll never own, and imagine waking up in houses that exist only in our fantasies. There’s something telling about your true personality in which ones you return to again and again. The home you dream about isn’t really about aesthetics or square...
Bath towels are a staple in every household, yet few people pause to consider the intricate details that go into their design. Among these details are the lines that often adorn the surface of bath towels. At first glance, these lines might seem purely decorative, but they serve specific purposes that enhance the functionality and...
Some people have bars, or a window grill, on the outside of windows in their homes. They come in various styles but serve an important purpose, enhancing the home’s safety. However some are curved, offering a more aesthetic alternative. Safety First A window grill is a great option for adding security to a home and...
That “mountain fresh” scent from a warm basket of laundry is one of life’s small comforts. For decades, we’ve been told that fabric softeners and dryer sheets are the secret to soft, static-free clothes. However, beneath that floral fragrance lies a cocktail of chemicals that science suggests might be doing more harm than good, not...
California air quality is always changing. People hear “air quality alert” and think it is just another notification, until the air tastes dry, your throat feels scratchy, and the sky looks washed out even at midday. In mid December 2025, parts of Northern California were told to stay indoors because fine particle pollution, known as...
If you’ve recently found an empty spot where your go-to jar of Trader Joe’s seasoning used to be, or noticed your favorite brightly colored snack looks a little duller, you’re not alone. Grocery shelves across the United States are changing. While some headlines might imply a regulatory “ban,” the truth is more complex and often...
Olive oil usually gets attention in the kitchen, but its mix of monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, and protective compounds gives it value far beyond cooking. It blends easily with materials that resist water, which helps it settle into pores, fibers, and light mechanical parts. That simple property is why it can soften rough edges, loosen...
