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Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

Got a dingy bathroom or kitchen that’s making your whole space look dated? Skip the demolition and dust. Regrouting the tiles in your home can prevent tile from falling out and support the overall structure of tiled surfaces, and fresh grout lines dramatically refresh tired-looking spaces. Even spotless tiles can make an entire room feel dirty when grout is stained or dingy.

Reviewed by Meg Flores

You've probably grabbed a box of mac and cheese during a hunger emergency, only to realize you're out of milk. No milk, no problem. Skip the watery plan B and the late-night store run. The trick is not kitchen magic, it is understanding what makes sauces creamy and which easy swaps beat the box directions by a mile.

Difficulty: Novice Time: 30-45 minutes per window Cost: $5-15 per window

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 4-6 hours Cost: ~$200-400

Difficulty: Novice Time: 5 minutes per shower Cost: ~$3

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2-3 hours Cost: ~$35 total (~$9 per window)

Difficulty: Moderate Time: Long weekend (12-16 hours total) Cost: $270-$375 (depending on kitchen size)

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2 hours (40 minutes prep, 1 hour 20 minutes cooking) Cost: ~$15-18 Yield: 6 servings (about 30 meatballs)

Difficulty: Novice Time: Planning takes 2-3 hours upfront, saves weeks later Cost: Free to ~$25 for planning apps/supplies

Got a cracked or moldy caulk line around your tub? Do not let it turn into a bigger problem. Proper waterproofing is crucial, water damage accounts for up to 50% of home insurance claims according to the National Association of Home Builders. Re-caulking your bathtub is an easy DIY project that cleans up the look and restores a waterproof barrier. This simple task can make your bathroom look fresh, clean, and protected for years to come.

Difficulty: Novice Time: 10 minutes per order Cost: Saves $5-25 per order

Difficulty: Novice Time: This mindset shift takes about 15 minutes to understand, but builds over months Cost: Free to start with household items

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

Freeze Coffee Beans Like a Pro: 4 Easy Steps to Lock in Freshness for Months

Difficulty: NoviceTime: 5-15 minutes per hackCost: Free (using included cruise amenities)

Difficulty: Novice Time: 5-60 minutes per hack Cost: ~$0-15 (using common ingredients)

Reviewed by: Jame Jimenez

Difficulty: Novice to Moderate Time: 5 minutes to 1 hour (depending on recipe) Cost: Under $15 for most recipes

Difficulty: Novice to Moderate Time: 15-60 minutes per repair Potential Savings: $150-$300 per avoided service call

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Difficulty: Novice Time: 20-30 minutes per hack Cost: $0-50 per technique

Ever wonder how to squeeze more flavor, value, and satisfaction out of your McDonald's breakfast run? Whether you're rushing to work or treating yourself to a weekend morning meal, there are clever ways to transform basic menu items into something spectacular. Former McDonald's Corporate Chef Mike Haracz has shared insider tips, and savvy customers have discovered ordering tricks that can save money while delivering better taste. These breakfast sandwich hacks range from simple substitutions to...

Difficulty: Novice Time: 5-10 minutes per order Cost: Regular menu price (no extra charges for most hacks)

Difficulty: Novice Time: 15 minutes Cost: Free Savings: Up to $500 annually

Difficulty: Novice Time: 10 minutes Cost: ~$5 for materials

Got 15 minutes and a wallet that's feeling a little light? Here's how to slash your grocery bills while eating amazing plant-based meals. Research shows that switching to a whole-food vegan diet can cut food costs by 19 percent—that's about $650 in savings per year. The secret isn't complicated: plant-based staples like brown rice, potatoes, and beans are some of the cheapest and healthiest ingredients in the supermarket. Plus, inflation has hit meat at nearly twice the rate of vegetables,...

Difficulty: Novice Time: 30 minutes setup, ongoing savings Cost: Free (saves £5-15 per visit)

Greek yogurt has always been in my regular snack rotation. Packed with more protein than plain yogurt, it fills me up and stabilizes my energy with its low levels of carbohydrates and sugar.

We like our Egg McMuffins around here, albeit homemade with our preferred ingredients: whole wheat (or homemade sourdough) English muffins, a slice of thick Tillamook cheddar cheese, a meat, perhaps, like Canadian bacon, and finally — that perfectly-fried, perfectly-shaped egg.

I grew up in a rural town, which meant we dehydrated a lot of food. Even with a hungry family of five, there was no way that we could eat all the season's tomatoes before they molded, all the orchard's apples before they grew soft, or all the wild mushrooms we picked. And so our dehydrator was always getting a good workout.

Unlock the story of your career and life path right in the palm of your hand. In this quick tutorial, palm-reading teacher Jim Winter walks you through finding the Fate Line (Line of Saturn) and explains how its depth, length, breaks, forks, and starting point reveal changes in work, outside influences, and personal drive. Follow along to spot the Fate Line on your own hand — or a friend's — and start interpreting the subtle clues etched down the center of the palm.

Some hate the idea of sashimi, but others love it. If you love sushi, this is the dish for you. It's a Japanese meal of bite-sized raw fish, usually eaten with soy sauce and horseradish paste. And sashimi can be a very simple dish to create, but there are essential things to learn about cutting the fish fillet, so check out these tips.

There's an ongoing debate about whether or not it's safe or even desirable to rinse meat before cooking it. Many fall into the anti-rinsing camp, saying that it's not effective at dislodging bacteria, especially on poultry, as we've discussed before. Meanwhile, some argue that rinsing certain meats, like bacon, can rinse away excess surface salt and may reduce shrinkage — though evidence is strictly anecdotal.

Many people rely on the date printed on an egg carton to decide when to toss the dozen, but sell‑by and best‑by dates are quality guidelines — not safety deadlines. If you've been pitching eggs solely because of the date on the carton, you may be wasting perfectly good food.

People will go to amazing lengths to make a grilled cheese sandwich. They'll use irons, waffle makers, or whatever appliance gets hot enough to marry golden, crisp bread with oozy, molten cheese.

Does your kitchen smell like a landfill? Try these simple steps to clean out the culprit. This video will show you how to clean a garbage disposal safely.

I'm not a big fan of single-use tools, especially ones that aren't used particularly often. I'm especially not a big fan of seldom-used single-use tools that take up a large amount of space.