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Chances are, you’re not using everything in your drawers and cupboards to its full potential! These genius home hacks and do-it-yourself solutions will save you time, money and effort.

8 Surprising Uses For Kitchen Tongs All Around the House

These additional uses from our experts give you an excuse to have a pair in every color.


12 Clever Ice Cube Tray Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

If you're only using your ice cube tray to make ice cubes, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential!...


12 Everyday Items That Take the Longest to Decompose

We all know the damage plastic bags do to the environment, but these other seemingly items stay around long enough...


How to Tell if Your Technology is Spying on You

With technology infiltrating our lives via smartphones and smart home devices, is it possible for us to truly live a...


21 Genius Uses for Hand Sanitizer You’ll Wish You Knew Before

You won't believe how many ways you can put that bottle of hand sanitizer gel to use. Here's what the...


5 Clever New Uses For Candy Canes

Got more candy canes than you could possibly eat? Here are five tasteful ways to use candy canes around the...


5 Clever Uses for Wrapping Paper You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Don't toss those leftover scraps of wrapping paper in the recycling bin just yet! Here are five simple ways to...


How to Make a Snowman: 6 Tips for the Perfect Mr. Frosty

Do you want to build a snowman? Here's your guide to creating one that even Frosty himself would be proud...

9 Things You Never Knew Your Dryer Could Do

If you’re using that machine only to dry clothes, you’re missing out. Find out some more ways your dryer can...


10 Things in Your Home That Could Explode Without Warning

Did you know there are some ticking time bombs in your house that could explode with or without notice? Homeowner...


13 Things You Didn’t Know About Halloween

You know it's spooky, creepy, and full of candy, but here are 13 things you might not have known about...


13 Surprising Things Your Therapist Won’t Tell You

Discover what therapists are really thinking while listening to you talk.


13 Things to Do If Your Home Gets Broken Into

Know the steps to take following a break-in, so you can start moving forward as soon as possible.


6 Clever Uses for Pepper You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Pepper can add some kick to your meal, but it can also come in handy all around the house—and garden,...


Don’t Miss Our Ultimate Packing Hacks on The Marilyn Denis Show!

Can't fit everything for your trip into a single suitcase? Reader's Digest's Brett Walther reveals his best-ever packing hacks on...


14 Emergency Items to Always Have in Your House

A little preparation could mean the difference between life and death during a natural disaster.


These Power Words Will Make Your Resume Stand Out

You know you have the experience and skills to help you succeed at that job... but so do lots of...

6 Things to Do with Lighter Fluid

If you're just using lighter fluid to fire up the barbeque, you're only tapping a fraction of its potential. Here's...


13 Secrets Lifeguards Wish You Knew

Stay safe and healthy all season long with these tips from Canadian lifeguards.


13 Sneaky Ways FBI Agents Protect Their Homes

Who better to get advice on home protection than FBI agents who have studied and observed the minds of criminals?


13 Wedding Planner Tips You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner

Say "I do" to a no-drama, on-budget marriage with the help of this expert advice.


The Best Way to Explain a Resume Gap, According to Top Recruiters

You know you'll be asked at your next job interview about any significant breaks from work. Here's how to answer...


8 Clever Ways to Store Your Christmas Decorations, According to Professional Organizers

With these pro packing tips, you'll never have to wrangle with tangled lights, clean up crushed ornaments, or blow layers...

6 Things to Do with Styrofoam

Don't throw out those Styrofoam packing chips the next time you get a parcel! Here are six inspired ways to...


6 Things to Do with Masking Tape

Commonly used to mask off areas when painting, masking tape is uncommonly versatile and comes in handy all over the...


13 Things You Didn’t Know About Moustaches

Whether you have one, want one, or wish they'd all disappear, the Mo has made its comeback. Just in time...


7 Expert Downsizing Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

It’s easy to see the appeal of moving from a big home into a compact space that requires less maintenance....


6 Easy Halloween Face Paint Ideas to Try with Your Kids This Year

Every one of these Halloween face paint ideas has its own unique characteristics, regardless of what kind of look your...


Survive Basically Anything: 20 Fixes for Life-Threatening Problems and Daily Hassles

Stay calm. Gather your wits. We’re going to get through this together. Here, our experts’ guide for navigating life’s scariest...