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From fast grill cleaning hacks to a complete end-of-the-season sprucing, here’s how to clean a grill so it lasts for many summers to come. As always, start with the easiest, least harmful cleaning method before working your way to the more involved techniques. How to Quick-Clean a Grill With an Onion When cleaning the grill grates, almost every method starts with the same recommendation: get the grill piping hot. This will help loosen debris and remelt stuck-on BBQ sauce, making it easier to scrub off....

A clogged shower drain is a nuisance, especially if it happens frequently. Whether you have excess soap scum, long hair, or something else (like mold) that’s clogging your pipes or causing a smelly shower drain, this is a problem that doesn’t go away on its own and must be handled immediately. Luckily, most shower drain odor and clog issues are easy to handle if you know how to clean a shower drain the right way....

Note: If the covers on your pillows and cushions are removable, cleaning is even easier. Pretreat any stains with a dab of heavy-duty liquid laundry detergent, work it in with a soft-bristled brush, let it sit for 15 minutes, and toss the covers in the washing machine. Wash in cold or warm water (following the care label) and hang the covers to air-dry before you put them back on the cushions....

How to Clean Stained Coffee Mugs What You’ll Need: Baking sodaVinegarSponge (soft and abrasive side)Denture cleaning tablets Follow These Steps: Start with the leastexpensive and abrasive method first.If it doesn’t work, proceed to the next method. Make a paste of baking soda and warm water in the mug, using the soft side of a damp (but not wet!) sponge until the stains are removed. Baking soda is mildly abrasive, so it will remove the stains without scratching the inside of the mug....

Nothing can quite compare to the way a skilled esthetician massages your face. The way they are able to work out all of the tension in your jaw, forehead, and scalp is something to be celebrated, and you feel both relaxed and sculpted after a really successful facial. And while nothing can compare to the real thing, there are ways for you to treat yourself at home. I consulted three renowned Los Angeles-based estheticians for their best techniques for massaging your own face at home....

Simply host Haley Cairo uses a gift wrap organizer that hangs in her closet to hold everything she needs—gift wrap, tissue paper, bags, tags, tape, and scissors. In the same closet, she stashes a few extra great-for-everyone gifts that she can use in a pinch—something neutral like a robe and slippers that anyone can use. When shopping for wrapping paper, look for rolls that have a grid printed on one side of the paper to help guide your cuts for a professional-looking wrap....

Because here’s the thing: You don’t need a stiff drink to be happy, relaxed, and fun—but you also don’t need to give up delicious cocktails and wine in order to be happy and healthy. There’s a huge expanse of middle ground in there, and finding your sweet spot comes down to mindful choices and realistic moderation. “Being more thoughtful about alcohol consumption is one of the best investments you can make for your health,” says Nick Allen, CEO of Sunnyside, a mindful drinking platform (formerly called Cutback Coach)....

This phenomenon is called “brain fog” and it can be nerve-racking, creating a mental cloud of anxiety that can have you frantically searching Google for answers. The good news is that it’s usually just temporary, and with the right lifestyle changes, you can get your brain back on track. We talked to experts to learn what you can do to get rid of brain fog and improve your mental clarity....

Read on for ways you can get creative with your Hanukkah table while still keeping tradition alive. RELATED: 6 Fabulous Latke Recipes

How to Buy Corn Throughout the summer months, every market has a tall display of freshly picked corn, still in its husks. Many markets provide a bucket so you can shuck the corn right then and there before you purchase it, but if you’re planning on shucking your corn at home, there are a few things to look out for: How to Shuck Corn While there are many ways to properly shuck corn, some methods take a bit longer than others....

We’ll leave the logistics of projectors vs. outside TV mounts to you, but there are a few dos and don’t’s to hosting an outdoor event, including which tasty snacks you choose to serve, and making sure your guests are comfortable and happy to hang throughout the game. Read on for some more helpful tips to make your next Super Bowl an outdoor blast. Have a stash of blankets at the ready....

I know I’m not the only one dealing with a lot of back pain. If you’re spending your days slumped on your couch or hunched over your computer, there’s a good chance you’re experiencing some discomfort. According to Keiko Finnegan, doctor of chiropractic at Kinfolk Optimal Living, sitting around the house all day can do a lot more damage than poor posture. “Prolonged sitting is known to decrease blood flow to the brain, contributing to the likelihood of developing neurological disorders such as dementia,” she says....

1. Incorporate texture to make things cozier Basically, texture equals warmth. Sure, you can paint a space a warmer color like shades of pink, red, or yellow, but if you favor neutral hues, texture is your best friend. Try adding a plush blanket to your sofa or bed. Other easy ways to add texture: introduce embroidered pillows or a woven ottoman to add dimension to your space. Plus, they’re easy and inexpensive to swap in and out as your taste in color and trends change....

Capturing your home cooking can be tricky: steam fogs up your camera lens, frying food sounds more gross than deliciously crackly, and the lights above your range add a strange glare to that pasta you thought looked amazing. But if you’re still determined to share your recipes on #FoodTok, fear not. We asked experts for tips on how to film, edit, and post cooking TikToks you’ll be proud to share....

Step 1: Out With the Old Your first job is to take all your underwear and dump it out on the bed. Why? You need to do some winnowing. But editing underwear is easy because you have to deal with only two piles: things to keep and things to throw away. No maybes. No maybe-it’ll-come-back-in-fashions. No giveaways, please. (The Salvation Army will thank you.) First cull: Anything you really wouldn’t want to be hit by a truck while wearing....

“The global cosmetics industry produces 120 billion units of packaging every year, including the cardboard that envelops perfumes, serums, and moisturizers that contributes to the loss of 18 million acres of forest each year,” explains Herrera. And while it isn’t necessarily the easiest to recycle empty beauty and skincare packaging, it is very much necessary for a sustainable future. It is also particularly important to avoid “wishcycling,” explains Danielle Jezienicki, Vice President of Sustainability for Grove Collaborative....

What’s the best way to pick a perfectly ripe peach? Here are a few easy pointers. Once you’ve found The One, try one of our delicious peach recipes. RELATED: The 6 Best Practices for Baking with Fruit RELATED: This is the Best Way to Speed Up—And Slow Down—The Ripening of Avocados

How Does the EcoEgg Work? The directions said that the tourmaline would “weaken the adhesive forces between dirt and fabric” and that minerals “naturally ionize the oxygen molecules in the water” to lift dirt and grime. While I don’t totally understand the science, I know how to test it: Do the wash. So I gamely filled the eggs with two packets of white beads and one packet of black, as instructed....