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We’re already fans of its “genius” cutlery organizer and these nesting food containers, but our latest find is this innovative garbage can that has so many secret uses for all of your trash needs. The JosephJoseph Intelligent Trash Can is a three-in-one product that works as a garbage can, recycling bin, and compost bin. The multitasking item features an eight-gallon garbage can at the top, an eight-gallon recycling drawer at the bottom, and a removable ....

While a pair of leggings may be part of your weekend uniform, this tennis skirt is about to replace it. The stylish option is made with a polyester and stretchy spandex blend, making it comfortable, durable, and breathable. It’s also moisture-wicking, which is why many shoppers use it beyond the tennis court, golf course, and gym, wearing it out and about on particularly hot spring and summer days. To buy: $25; amazon....

The Comfort Spaces Eight-Piece Cotton Bath Towel Set is loved by hundreds of shoppers, and it’s easy to see why—one shopper said it “feels like a cloud” against their skin. It’s made with ultra-soft and fluffy cotton, the kind you might find at your favorite spa. They balance the perfect level of thickness, making them both absorbent and quick-drying. And when you’re done with the hotel-quality cotton towels, simply throw them in the washer and dryer to maintain the plush quality....

The Kirundo turtleneck sweater is made from 45 percent viscose, 27 percent nylon, and 28 percent PBT (a version of polyester), which means it’s wool-free. You can buy one in a whopping 26 colors and striped patterns in sizes S to XL, and right now it’s on sale for Cyber Week for only $40 with a double-discount. To buy: $40 with coupon (was $60); amazon.com. “This sweater is comfortable, flattering, stylish, and soft,” wrote a five-star reviewer....

The Hbada desk chair is designed to accommodate up to 250 pounds and will fit seamlessly into just about any WFH space. Its back features breathable mesh fabric and takes the curvature of the spine into consideration in order to offer proper support to the mid-back. For personalized comfort, you can adjust its tilt and height, and you can even push the armrests away for unencumbered movement while you (safely) lean back or swivel 360 degrees....

If you can’t tell if your misbehaving strands can be chalked up to dryness or something else, Leigh Hardges, a hairstylist in Chicago, Ill., says there’s an easy test to find out. The answer lies in your hair’s porosity levels, which indicate the cuticle’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. “Porosity is the characteristic that will help to determine how much moisture hair needs,” says Hardges. “High porosity is dry and needs the most moisture, whereas low porosity needs the least....

She posted a TikTok video last week demonstrating how she transformed her dingy old leather sofa—and the post has already earned over 10,000 likes and hundreds of comments. To buy: $14; amazon.com. After waiting five minutes for the formula to set in, she scrubs the area with the Mothers Soft Bristle Leather and Upholstery Cleaning Brush. The $8 cleaning brush uses soft bristles to lift stains, deep set-in debris, and dirt without the risk of ruining delicate materials (like leather, upholstery, carpets, or cloth coverings)....

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Bubble Potato Pillows Recipe Follow the steps below to make Bubble Potato Pillows all on your own. Bubble Potato Pillow Upgrades Relatively neutral-tasting, bubble potato pillows work well with a whole range of flavors. We recommend adding flavorings to your original mashed potato base; whatever works well with regular mashed potatoes will work well here. We’re fans of chives, miso, Cheddar, roasted garlic, bacon, brown butter, and so on. Serve with any kind of dipping sauce, like ketchup, an aioli or honey mustard....

Before You Buy, Try Out Tiny Living If you’re considering downsizing, try these strategies to figure out how small is right for you. Go slow. Overnight change isn’t possible when downsizing a lifetime of stuff. As you start to feel the lightness that comes with fewer possessions, you may feel more confident about moving forward.Give yourself a false sense of small. Close the door to infrequently used rooms and note how long you can go before entering those spaces....

Top Spring Cleaning Tricks Dust: Brush a dusting wand over all open surfaces. A few minutes to spare? Break out the furniture polish for a quick shine.Clean doors and switch plates: Using a damp microfiber cloth, remove fingerprints, smudges, and germs from light switch plates and doorknobs.Dust ceiling fans: Place a pillowcase over the fan blade, then pull it toward you to collect the dust. After dusting, use a cloth dipped in warm, soapy water to clean off each blade....

Pale Pink New Orleans is full of beautiful, colorful homes, so it’s no surprise that @nola_val spotted this pretty pastel house in the Big Easy. Pink is an uncommon hue for an exterior, but when you choose a pale shade of the popular color, it can look surprisingly neutral. If you don’t want to steal all of the attention on the block, keep the trim and front door white. Shop the Look: If you’re searching for a whisper-soft shade that reads as sophisticated rather than bubblegum, consider Benjamin Moore’s Queen Anne Pink....

Don’t worry, all hope is not lost! In the video above and steps detailed below, we’ll show you an easy cleaning hack to remove oil stains from clothes quickly (so you can get back to your party ASAP). And if that doesn’t work, we’ll step up the stain-fighting power with a more involved method to remove oil stains that don’t want to budge. Whether you’re removing oil stains from a shirt, a tablecloth, or napkins, these cleaning methods will get even stubborn oil stains out for good....

Pro tip: Be sure to salt the pasta water generously before cooking the tagliatelle!

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“An ampoule is a small, single-service—most often glass—tube containing a supercharged serum with the highest concentrations of active ingredients,” says Ava Shamban, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Beverly Hills, Calif. “The term ampoule is derived from a word meaning ‘small package.’” Ampoules are, indeed, similar to serums in that they target specific skin concerns, but they’re not quite the same. There are three key factors set ampoules apart:...

A few reasons they’re trending now? Tiger nuts are a great substitute for those allergic to nuts: They have a similar taste to nuts; they’re rich in nutrients; and they can be ground up into a grain-free, tiger nut flour that’s easy to bake with. Read on to learn more about the health benefits of tiger nuts, where to find them, and how to incorporate them into your diet....

What are hiccups? Before we get into the scary stuff, though, it may help to understand exactly what hiccups are. A hiccup is an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, the muscle between your chest and your abdomen. The diaphragm usually expands down and contracts back up smoothly as you breathe, but it can jerk down suddenly if it becomes irritated. That sudden jerk triggers a closure of the glottis, the slit-like opening between the vocal cords and the voice box....

The latest trend skincare enthusiasts can’t get enough of is the reverse skincare hack, which continues to gain thousands of views, likes, and comments. In short, it says that if you want glowing skin, you need to rethink the order of your skincare, specifically encouraging people to moisturize immediately after cleansing. If you’re an avid skincare lover or #SkinTok user, you know this breaks the rules, so we spoke to board-certified dermatologists and cosmetic chemists to get the lowdown on reversing the order of skincare application....