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You may love your refrigerator—especially, if it’s just the right size for the space and your family’s needs—but if it’s been acting up lately, it may be time to get a new one. Don’t start shopping around just yet, though. Take a look at some common ailments and find out whether or not they’re fixable. The food isn’t as cold as it should be. If that gallon of milk you bought a few days ago has started to smell funny, it could be because the refrigerator has lost its ability to maintain a cold-enough temperature....

senior woman washing dishes in sink Credit: Vesnaandjic / Getty Images senior woman washing dishes in sink Credit: Vesnaandjic / Getty Images senior woman washing dishes in sink Credit: Vesnaandjic / Getty Images senior woman washing dishes in sink Credit: Vesnaandjic / Getty Images Completing everyday tasks, like your household chores, can seem mundane, but the reality is that these seemingly simple activities can actually boost your overall health. In fact, a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association featured insight from researchers out of the University of California-San Diego that detailed how chores like cooking, vacuuming, gardening, and even other daily necessities like taking a shower can protect against heart disease....

By Lynya Floyd Olivia Newton-John was just flirting when she cooed, “Let me hear your body talk.” But the truth is, it’s communicating with you all the time: thanking you when you treat it well, and raising red flags when it needs attention. Learn to understand these five common yet confounding signals, so you can take healing action. phone on planner showing call from your back Credit: Mauricio Alejo Your Calf Just Seized Up Like It’s in a Vice The excruciating leg cramp we call a charley horse is likely happening because you’re dehydrated....

Glue traps are a cruel and inefficient way to handle a rodent pest problem. If you ever find a wild animal stuck on a glue trap, Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates recommends calling a wildlife rehabilitator, who would be best equipped to handle the situation. If one is not available, she suggests the following procedure. Tools and Materials Heavy garden glovesVegetable oil Plastic spoon Dish soapDeep plastic container or pet carrier Glue Trap Rescue How-To 1....

rachel elijah wedding processional wedding party Credit: John Dolan Pairing up a bridesmaid with a corresponding groomsman-for the processional and recessional, reception entrance, and wedding photos-is a fairly easy task that comes with a few options. But first, a question: Did you know that the bride and groom don’t have to have an equal number of attendants? That’s right: Being paired up, one to one, isn’t essential. If you’d like to have only five bridesmaids, you don’t have to reluctantly ask a sixth because your groom’s got half a dozen guy pals in the wedding party; let one groomsman escort two bridesmaids....

Hydrangeas—beloved by home gardeners for their versatility and low-maintenance growing conditions—are also a popular bloom for dried arrangements that admirers can display for years. Though varieties with tighter “mop head-style” blooms—like Endless Summer—dry the best, according to Millie Marzec, co-owner of Washington state flower supplier Hydrangea Rangers, cone-shaped panicle hydrangeas will also work. As opposed to preserved hydrangeas, which are cut at the peak of their bloom and processed with chemicals to maintain their color, dried hydrangeas are allowed to naturally give up their moisture in a chemical-free process that results in subtle shades of green, pink, tan, aqua, and lavender....

mid section of woman holding roasting pan with carrots Credit: Studio Omg / EyeEm / Getty Images ` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping...

candied apples topped with nuts and sprinkles Credit: Steven Karl Metzer candied apples topped with nuts and sprinkles Credit: Steven Karl Metzer candied apples topped with nuts and sprinkles Credit: Steven Karl Metzer candied apples topped with nuts and sprinkles Credit: Steven Karl Metzer Fall is finally here. That means cozy sweaters, turning leaves, and, perhaps best of all, the start of apple season. Even if you can’t make it to the orchard this year to pick your own apples, it’s still easy to enjoy an abundance of this favorite fruit; there are all sorts of varieties at your local grocery store right now....

pouring coffee into coffee cups Credit: Adene Sanchez / Getty Images pouring coffee into coffee cups Credit: Adene Sanchez / Getty Images pouring coffee into coffee cups Credit: Adene Sanchez / Getty Images pouring coffee into coffee cups Credit: Adene Sanchez / Getty Images A productive morning looks different for everyone: It could mean squeezing in a workout before 9 a.m., getting the dishwasher loaded before you leave the house, returning all your pending emails over your first cup of coffee, or tackling your toughest long-term analysis project before the team meeting....

tvs6078.jpg A skillfully lined envelope hints at the elegant invitation inside. Tools and Materials Decorative paper Ruler Bone folder Paper cutter Scrap paper Glue stick Lining an Envelope How-To 1. To make an envelope liner, measure the width of your envelope, and subtract 1/4 inch. For the length, fold back the flap of the envelope, and measure from the bottom of envelope to tip of flap, just under the gummed strip....

Sherwin Williams color of the year Credit: Courtesy of Sherwin Williams Sherwin Williams color of the year Credit: Courtesy of Sherwin Williams Sherwin Williams color of the year Credit: Courtesy of Sherwin Williams Sherwin Williams color of the year Credit: Courtesy of Sherwin Williams One of the easiest ways to elevate the look of your home without going through a remodel is by refreshing it with a coat of paint....

simone biles smiling in wedding dress shop Credit: Courtesy of Simonebiles / Instagram Weeks after announcing her engagement to NFL player Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles has already begun wedding planning. She started with arguably the most exciting part—picking out her wedding dress! During a shopping trip in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday, the Olympic champion landed on not one but two gowns, indicating that she plans to have a big-day wardrobe change....

paint-it-painted-pouch-182-d112138-0515.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS Patterning tapeVinyl lettersCanvas pouchSoft-bristle or foam brushAcrylic paint canvas-pouch-007-d111798.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner HOW-TO Use tape and vinyl letters to mark off any areas on the pouch you’d like to remain unpainted. Press them firmly onto canvas to ensure a tight seal.Paint over tape and stickers as desired.Let dry completely before removing tape and stickers. THE DETAILS Canvas zipper bags, $10 each, homedepot.com. Chartpak 3⁄4" vinyl letters, $3....

To the uninitiated, this loopy-looking stick looks like it belongs in some obscure section at the local craft store, but as its name implies, a dough whisk is more like a baker’s best friend, neatly and effortlessly blending its way through all kinds of doughs and stiff batters. Known as a brodpisker in its home country of Denmark (which translates to “bread whipper”), these tools consists of three very stiff open coils at varying sizes that thoroughly, yet gently pass through wet and dry ingredients, ultimately blending them into a cohesive dough or batter....

black-history-month-zora-neale-0119 Credit: Getty Images This February, don’t miss the incredible special programming that’s been created to celebrate Black History Month. We rounded up some top choices. Denton Black Film Festival JAN. 23 TO 27 Get a head start with 60-plus screenings featuring African-American filmmakers, screenwriters, and actors at this five-day fest outside of Dallas. Proceeds fund college scholarships for local high school seniors. dentonbff.com Harlem Fine Arts Show​ FEB. 14 TO 17 The nation’s largest traveling exhibition of work from artists of the African diaspora returns to New York City for its 10th anniversary....

blue vase Credit: Courtesy of Dreweatts blue vase Credit: Courtesy of Dreweatts blue vase Credit: Courtesy of Dreweatts blue vase Credit: Courtesy of Dreweatts Next time you’re putting flowers into a vase, you may want to consider checking where it’s from. A rare 18-century Chinese vase that was kept in a kitchen in England recently sold for $1.8 million at auction—over $1 million more than it was expected to go for....

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If you’ve never played part in a murder mystery dinner, then it’s time to get familiar with the incredibly fun (and maybe a little bit spooky) concept. “A murder mystery dinner is a themed event where the unexpected happens,” explains Keith O’Leary, co-creator of Keith and Margo’s Murder Mystery USA. It involves players “who knowingly commit themselves to the art of solving a crime—and keeping them guessing right up to the end....

Dog inside tent with bed Credit: Pernille Loof Dog inside tent with bed Credit: Pernille Loof Dog inside tent with bed Credit: Pernille Loof Dog inside tent with bed Credit: Pernille Loof Summer is here at last—and while restrictions surrounding the pandemic loosen up, there’s likely been a halt in some of your upcoming travel plans. If this time has taught us anything, it’s to find gratitude in the simple things: a roof over our heads, a family to hunker down with, home cooked meals, and our ability to get innovative—like hosting a backyard camping trip....