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Avoid waking up in rough shape with these preventive hangover pointers and natural remedies. One way to avoid a hangover completely is to avoid alcohol entirelystaying sober, or at leastCalifornia sober. But even if you pride yourself on drinking in moderation, the dreaded hangover doesn’t often play favorites. Getty Images Here are three deliciousways to sneak more vitamin C into your diet. How to Prevent a Hangover While You Drink Henrik Sorensen/Getty Images...

Keep your white tees, well, white. And a truly transfer-proof makeup look starts before you even apply your foundation. Opt for a formula that targets your personal concerns, whatever they might be. Photo:Jay Yuno/Getty Images If youre not sure what exactly to look for, try one of our universal favorites. For a bronze-y glow, we love Danessa Myricks Beautys Yummy Skin Glow Serum. Plus, its used at all Dior runway shows, so you know the primer is seriously long-lasting....

And how to fix them if they do freeze. Sadly, this bang out of issue can fall under the category of things homeowners insurance doesn’t cover. Head off disaster with these preventative measures. Disconnect all outdoor hoses, and use a faucet cover to keep outside faucets from freezing. Don’t Turn Off the Heat Obvious, right? But letting your home’s temperature dip too low can cause pipes to freeze. You still have options....

The fix is so simple. Nothing makes me feel more instantly pulled together quite like a great mascara. Having longer, fuller lashes makes me feel more feminine and, quite frankly, more powerful. Panda eyes, shockingly, do not make me feel pretty. (Reserve those richer, oil-based skincare formulas for nighttime use.) Even if your skin isn’t naturally oily, sweat and heat can cause mascara to run. For starters, Casco recommends you begin withclean lashes....

you could grow your own hydrangea if you follow these tips. Propagating hydrangea is a great (and inexpensive!) way to expand your garden. Sergey and Marina/Getty Images and some time and patience to end up with another bigblooming bushin your garden. Getty/ Iuliia Burmistrova Start your new cutting in the spring or summer, Finney says. You’re most likely to see that new growth between May and July. Getty/ Iuliia Burmistrova...

Grow your plant collection without buying new plants. Plus, if you want to expand your succulent collection, the plants are especially easy to propagate. Here’s how to propagate succulents using various methodsand the best types for propagation. Photo:Kynny/Getty Images What is Plant Propagation? Plant propagation is the process of creating new plants from existing ones. you could propagate certain plants from leaves, stems, and roots. Getty Images Fallen leaves are also great as long as they’re still firm and not wrinkled....

Plus, one thing you should never do. “When it comes to storing oil, there is no one size fits all. How to Store Olive Oil “We should treat extra virgin olive oil like fresh fruit juice. Photo: Getty Images I see plenty of people store their bottles of olive oil on the counter right next to their stove. “Speaking of light, our dark green bottles are intentional!” “I always recommend buying the right size bottle based on your usage rate....

Newsflash: Not all temperatures above 98.6 are a fever, and not all thermometers work the same. Here’s what you oughta know. You may be thinking, how hard is it to actually take a temperature? Getty Images The truth is, a fever is 100.4F or higher. Get a baseline temperature for the whole family. Sure, 98.6F may be average, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only normal temperature reading. Genetics, time of day, physical activity, and even food and beverage can impact a temperature....

Power surges can damage your appliances and your home if you aren’t properly protected. Artisteer/Getty Images Most of us take the electricity in our homes for granted. What Is a Power Surge? Photo:Artisteer/Getty Images A power surge is essentially what it sounds likea quick spike in electricity. “A power surge can fry the circuit breaker and spread to various outlets in the home.” “A power surge is when something causes the electrical voltage to spike up significantly beyond that range....

Derms and psychiatrists weigh in. It could have a response to aggravatingchapped lips, leading you to nibble or gently remove dry patches. Why Does Lip Biting Happen, and Who Does It Affect? Photo:Katleho Seisa/Getty Images If the latter resonates, speaking with a mental health professional may be ideal. This tendency often results in physical symptoms such as redness, ulcers, pain, bleeding, and scarring. In such instances, the remedy involves an antibiotic ointment and diligent lip hydration....

Putting a duvet cover on your bed will be unbelievably easy with these simple steps. Considerations Before You Get Started Duvet covers arenot the same thing as comforters. A duvet cover is filled with aduvet insert, protecting the insert from becoming too dirty. Jacob Fox, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali (Think of it like a pillowcase.) Regardless of the closure pop in, the purpose is to help the insert stay put inside the cover....

Cry it out, then follow these tips. Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images Crying is so catharticits natures way of releasing all those pent-up feelings. Why Do Eyes Get Red and Puffy from Crying? Photo:Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images You finish a good cry, glance in the mirror, and realize your eyes are puffy and red. Tears also contain salt, which can contribute to puffiness by pulling water into the surrounding tissues. Use a Cold Compress...

Annick Vanderschelden/Getty Images you could store meat in the freezerfor up to a year. But what’s the safest way to defrost it? But what if you fail to plan ahead and move it from the freezer to the fridge? Photo:Annick Vanderschelden/Getty Images If you are thawing a whole turkey, it will obviously take much longer. In that case, estimate about 30 minutes per pound. Once the pieces are defrosted enough to be separated, pull them apart....