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Don’t use newspaper to clean windows, and more cleaning myths debunked

Avoid these viral trends and outdated tips — there are better ways to clean.

By Jolie Kerr

How to heal your home — and your heart — after a breakup

Six ways to take back your space after a breakup.

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We give plants light and water. Do they also need hardcore punk?

The science is far from settled on music’s effect on plants, but that hasn’t stopped streaming services from curating playlists for them.

Your worn-out shoes are more valuable than you think

More than 300 million pairs end up in U.S. landfills each year. Protecting and repairing shoes can keep them on your feet longer, helping your wallet and the planet.

Analysis Harry Stevens

Why so many Americans prefer sprawl to walkable neighborhoods

Building more 15-minute neighborhoods would cut pollution and conserve nature. But do Americans want to live in them? See how walkable your neighborhood is.

I’m looking to replace my wired smoke detectors. What are my options?

Upgrading wired smoke detectors with new units can provide homeowners with improved safety and convenience.

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