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How to Prevent Pipes From Freezing Disconnect outside water hoses. “If left connected, water in the hoses will freeze and expand, causing outside faucets and connecting pipes inside your home to freeze and break,” warned the experts at Roto-Rooter. Disconnect all outdoor hoses, and use a faucet cover ($5, HomeDepot.com) to keep outside faucets from freezing. Let the water run overnight. It sounds wasteful, but leaving a gentle trickle of hot and cold water running from a sink or bathtub faucet can prevent pipes from bursting on the coldest nights....

In the end, it comes down to making emotional and financial decisions. Whether you think you know or you need help deciding, these retirement planning and lifestyle experts have a few tips on how to arrive at your decision for where to retire, while factoring everything from the cost of living to local nightlife. And that’s a good starting point, says Dave Hughes, retiree and author of three books on engineering your best retirement lifestyle....

“The sea and UV light will especially dry out the skin,” says Sharyn Laughlin, MD, board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of The Sunscreen Company. “UVA wavelengths from sunlight damage the skin by degrading important proteins and fibers like collagen and elastin. It can also suppress your natural immune response so that your body is not as able to repair this damage. This is what leads to photo-aging over time.” But this doesn’t mean you have to skip the beach altogether....

“When it comes to storing oil, there is no one size fits all. The one thing you should never do is store your oils above the stove where they are exposed to heat inside their containers on a regular basis,” explains celebrity chef and founder of Chefs Life Oils, Brian Malarkey. “Extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oils, peanut oils, and coconut oils should be stored in a cool, dark place that’s also dry—preferably a pantry away from appliances and sunlight because exposure to heat breaks down the oils, and, in turn, can make them rancid....

While it’s easy to point the finger at gel polish, Tracylee explains nail damage occurs because of improper removal—not the product itself. “Never buff, file, push, pick, or peel off gel polish,” warns Tracylee. “Doing so will remove the delicate keratin layers of your nails and weaken them. And unlike our skin, nails don’t regenerate the same way, so once a nail is damaged, it needs to grow out with all of the layers intact, which can take up to three or four months....

Luckily, we have the inside scoop on shopping for vintage clothing from expert Jillian Clark, a costume designer in Los Angeles, and the owner of Roboro, which makes new garments out of discarded or underutilized fabric. “I found my way to fashion and design through an undergraduate general education course [on the history of fashion],” Clark says of her unexpected path into fashion. “I was expecting a fun and easy required course, but what I got was a new excitement and appreciation for clothing....

There’s nothing worse than being forced to toss (previously) perfectly good produce, dairy, or meat just because it was stored in an improper way. Here’s exactly how to organize foods inside your fridge so they’ll live their longest and best-tasting life—your wallet and the world as we know it will thank you, too. Once you read these storage tips, be sure to read our comprehensive guide to how long you can store every type of food next....

You can only play Wordle once per day, and everyone gets the same puzzle to solve each day, which makes it a fun and friendly competition you can have with your friends and coworkers. (And creates a lot of debate as to best strategies you should use to win.) Whether you’re a Wordle newbie or a seasoned player, here are a few tried-and-true Wordle strategies to get you started on the road to mastering the game....

As much sense as that made, though, I still felt antsy to upgrade those items —so when Stone + Lain sent me a 16-piece dinnerware set featuring plates, bowls, and mugs a few months ago, it came as a massive relief. Although I wasn’t previously familiar with Stone + Lain, I knew instantly upon seeing the brand’s pieces that we were a match made in heaven. The collection consists of four round dinner plates, four smaller salad plates, four bowls, and four mugs, all of which were designed in a gorgeous green color with a perfectly paired cream rim (the other color options the brand offered me were pink/cream and dark gray/cream, but this was my favorite)....

I ordered mine in oatmeal (it’s like an off-white), but it’s available in 28 (!) colors, ranging from caramel to lime green to striped gray, and I’m considering picking up a few more to add to my closet. What I love most about this sweater is its versatility. To my delight, it looks great when worn fully out (buttoned or unbuttoned), tucked into pants, or half-in, half-out. And unlike some cardigans that come across as too formal to wear with anything but a skirt or dress, this crewneck is casual enough to wear with jeans or even leggings....

At their worst, they’re flat, rubbery, and bland. Instead of risking the latter scenario (and disappointing my hungry roommates), I discovered the ingredient that makes every frittata foolproof. It’s yogurt, and it adds just enough richness and moisture to make the best frittata you’ll ever eat. Try it in this recipe (one of my personal go-to’s for an easy weeknight dinner), or customize it using my formula below. I prefer to use Greek yogurt, but any full-fat plain yogurt will do....

Going back to its origins, quinoa is an ancient grain native to South America. Historical evidence shows that it was domesticated for consumption by the people of Bolivia and Peru between 3,000 and 5,000 BCE. Quinoa grows into tall, fluffy, cloud-like bundles resembling rock candy and thrives in environments where temperatures don’t exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The main types of quinoa that you’ll see on the market today are white, red, and black varietals, which can be combined to create tri-color or rainbow quinoa blends....

Of course, if you want to make your own pizza dough, we won’t stop you! Have kids roll out the dough for a family-style pie or practice their pizzaiolo skills with individual-sized rounds. Tearing kale, draining tomatoes, and grating cheese can all be done largely unsupervised (and in advance). Tired of kale? Let kids try alternate greens: spinach, Swiss chard, and broccoli rabe make great swaps and prevent pizza fatigue (if that’s even a thing)....

Yep, there are disadvantages to every situation, but don’t let that prevent you from getting into the real estate investment game. You just need to know how to protect yourself and your rental property. Here are five major mistakes to avoid when you own and rent a home (or even just a room), so you can focus on making money—not pouring more money into a poorly managed investment. However, you have to request permission in writing to run a background check....