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Environment

The science of why you should use your dishwasher

By Justin Pot

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DIY

The National Archives needs your help transcribing UFO and JFK files

By Justin Pot

a man in a ship
DIY

How to watch Star Wars in order—even the shows

By Debbie Wolfe

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DIY

The lost art of cleaning out your feed

By Justin Pot

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DIY

Prepping isn’t just for preppers anymore—it’s time to get a go-bag

By Athena Aktipis

a dumpster filled with social media logos
DIY

How to quit social media for good

By Justin Pot

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Gear

6 easy ways to make your home more sustainable

By Eric Alt

Microwave Oven close up shot. microwave is open with 57 seconds on clock
DIY

You need to clean your microwave more often. Here’s how.

By Debbie Wolfe

Armenian sapphire (muscari armeniacum) flowers closeup. Shallow depth of field.
DIY

How to revamp your lawn’s reputation with bulbs

By Debbie Wolfe

jars filled with different types of fruits and vegetables in liquid
DIY

How to start pickling food

By Debbie Wolfe

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DIY

Old-school strategies for flying in the age of new technology

By Christopher Schaberg / The Conversation

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DIY

How to dry herbs at home (and why you should)

By Debbie Wolfe

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DIY

The do’s and don’ts of using AI to plan your travel

By David Nield

Two black morels in spring are well camouflaged on the forest floor
DIY

How to start forest farming: Grow delicious food in the woods

By Alisha McDarris

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DIY

How to clean your denim without ruining it

By Debbie Wolfe

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DIY

How to pick the best fabrics for sweaty season

By Debbie Wolfe

a lawnmower cuts grass
DIY

You’re probably mowing your lawn wrong

By Debbie Wolfe

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DIY

How to remove sweat stains from white shirts

By Debbie Wolfe

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DIY

Science tricks to keep your flower bouquets looking fresh

By Debbie Wolfe

vacuum on blue carpet
DIY

How often should you vacuum? It depends.

By Debbie Wolfe