Choose the Right Vacuum for the Job

These lightweight tools (most weigh under 10 pounds) are much more powerful than they used to be. But their cleaning prowess still can’t match an upright or canister (especially on carpet), so they’re better for targeted tasks. They’re good enough that if you live in a small space with mostly hard-surface floors, a top model…

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The Downsides of Disinfecting Wipes

Because bacteria and other microbes are considered pests, many kinds of antimicrobial products, including quats, are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency as pesticides. Quats, just like other pesticides, are usually required to bear a caution: “Keep out of reach of children.” But in practice, children may still be exposed to them in the environment….

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The Trumps Have Gone Full Crypto With World Liberty Financial

As it turned out, Trump was readily convinced: Despite having previously dismissed bitcoin as a “scam,” Trump has recently taken to pitching himself as the crypto president. In July, speaking to thousands of bitcoiners at a conference in Nashville, Tennessee, Trump promised to turn the US into the “crypto capital of the planet” and establish…

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Best Side-by-Side Refrigerators of 2024

There are plenty of reasons to consider a side-by-side refrigerator. They’re distinct for their dedicated tall and narrow compartments for fresh and frozen food. Cost: Side-by-side refrigerators are usually less expensive than French-door models. From 2019 to 2024, members surveyed by CR paid a median price of $1,388 for side-by-sides with icemakers, less than the…

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Best Grocery Store Guacamole

Look for bean-based chips. Many are made with beans, rice flour, and corn. The addition of the beans bumps up the protein and fiber content. For instance, Food Should Taste Good Black Bean Chips have double the protein and fiber as the brand’s Multigrain Chips: 4 grams of each per serving vs. 2 grams of…

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Is It Bad to Sit With Your Legs Crossed?

However, crossing your legs at the knees or having one ankle crossed over a knee for extended periods of time has been associated with temporary elevations in blood pressure, poor posture, and chronic musculoskeletal pain, says Max A. Fitzgerald, MD, an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago….

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