Welcome back to It’s Not a Stupid Question. Cleaning out the refrigerator is one of those tasks that’s easy to ignore, since it’s a mess that’s literally kept behind closed doors. But ask any one of the 48 million Americans—or one-sixth of the population—who get sick from...
You may not have realized it, but your bedroom plays a big part in how well you sleep, as it’s often filled with stressors that prevent your brain from going into snooze mode. These bedroom organizational tips from sleep expert Terry Cralle and Shawn Stevenson, author of...
Keith Lippa — bald, tan and a touch paunchy, shoulders slightly hunched underneath a red polo and pair of khakis — ambles into Hiro Sushi, a nondescript Japanese restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. He settles into one of the many empty black booths for what will be a welcome break from his...
Perhaps the universe’s most universal truth is that having a single foot sticking out from under the covers is the most comfortable sleeping position. For some reason, curling up completely under the covers is too hot, and throwing the covers off is too cold, but having one...
Sometimes, you don’t want to spend your precious time off crisping under the blazing sun of a tropical beach, or trekking through exotic jungles for a glimpse of the 7,000 backpackers who got up earlier than you. Sometimes, you just want to spend a week on your...
If you want to make some cash while on vacation this summer, why not rent out your pad? We asked Bill Furlong, North American V.P. of HomeAway, just how much effort is needed to make your house habitable for renters. As the company behind rental sites like...
First off, never let anyone you want to share those sheets with hear you ask that question, especially if you’re really emphasizing the “need” part. Second, ask yourself honestly, how often are you washing your sheets right now? If you’re not even sure when you last washed...
Everyone’s got a way of doing things in the bathroom, and that way is the way. Just ask them. And while there’s usually no right answer to these restroom-related disputes—you can shower in the evening, air drying is just fine and guys that sit down to pee...
Spring cleaning typically means throwing away everything ‘cept the kitchen sink—all of which we covered in April’s Bathroom Minutes magazine. But it doesn’t have to. Some of your junk, like the nine items below, doesn’t belong in a landfill. For a few reasons… 1) They can be...
Let Maria Everding, founder of the Etiquette Institute, properly instruct you on how to manage the eclectic personalities you find around the Thanksgiving dinner table. The Photographer Challenge: Brings her DSLR for a mid-meal Instagram shoot, despite the fact that your extra-stretchy sweatpants clearly scream “No flash...
Body stank of all kinds is due to the presence of bacteria and hormonal factors, often teaming up to offend your nose—or the nose of someone you love. Diet and health issues can exacerbate these conditions, which is why an untreated diabetic after a night at the...