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Because you shouldn’t just dump your old tech in the trash. Daniel Grizelj/Getty Images We all know (hopefully!) that we shouldnt just toss an old phone in the garbage. Photo:Daniel Grizelj/Getty Images And while theres no one-size-fits-all solution, thereareoptions. We talked to experts for the lowdown on how to recycle electronics properly. Why Recycle Electronics? Did you know theres gold in electronics? Especially in cell phones, says Handwerker. Old electronics actually contain a number of valuable elements like silver, palladium, and platinum....

Don’t leave these ideas on the shelf! Vicnt/Getty Images Need to remodel your kitchen? However, you dont need to spend that much to get cabinets that look brand new. Photo:Vicnt/Getty Images You just need to get creative. Here are six ways to redo kitchen cabinets if you don’t like your old cabinets anymore. Repaint One of the easiest ways to redo kitchen cabinets isrepainting them. It can seriously breathe new life into your kitchen....

No more soggy spuds! Image Professionals GmbH/Getty Images Affordable, filling, and endlessly adaptable, baked potatoes are aweeknight classic. At their best, baked potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the insidea blank canvas fortoppings. Photo:Image Professionals GmbH/Getty Images The skin crisps up beautifully, and the interior gets hot and fluffy. Plus, it’s possible for you to reheat a whole rack of baked potatoes in one go. Frequently Asked Questions There are several ways to reheat baked potatoes that have already been cooked....

First, step away from the microwave if possible. Key Takeaways Ah, leftover pasta. If you haven’t had it at least once these past few weeks, consider us awestruck. Pasta is, after all, a near-perfect food. But knowing how to reheat pasta properly is essential for those who rely on this carb-rich staple. But you probably don’t want rubbery, dry results after reheating. Here’s how to reheat your noodles so they taste as good as they did on day one....

Don’t have 55 minutes to prepare brown rice or even 20 minutes for white? How Long Can You Keep Leftover Rice? Let’s debunk the common food safety myth that rice is unsafe to save and reheat. This is simply not true. Toss leftover rice that has been left out for longer than 2 hours. (It’s just not worth the risk of food poisoning.)

Heres how to preserve your mac and cheese. Decisive Images/Getty Images When you think of the ultimatecomfort meal, what comes to mind? Whether youre five or 45 years old, we can all agree that its likelymacaroni and cheese. Photo:Decisive Images/Getty Images In the case of mac and cheese, this often makes the dish mushy and tasteless. To learn how to reheat mac and cheese so its still gooey and delicious, keep reading....

Make the most of your pizza with these reheating methods. Photo:Claudia Totir/Getty Images

These are the best methods for reviving yesterdays steaks. Elena Danileiko/Getty Images Between marinating and tenderizing,cooking the perfect steakis already an ordeal. But reheating the leftovers? Photo:Elena Danileiko/Getty Images Thats a whole new ballgame. Heres how to reheat leftover steak using whatever appliance you have on hand. The solution here is to take a low and slow approach with the help of your oven. Air fryers have become household appliances for good reason....

No, thank you. Of course, you want it to stay good. The best way to reheat turkey is in the oven, says chef Jose Garces. Photo:Yelena Yemchuk/Getty Images Heat at 300 or 325 degrees until the turkey reaches 165 degrees. The stock should allow the turkey to steam without drying out.Want to make it a little fun? Garces has a hack that adds an extra level of coziness toleftover turkey....

These methods will make your stuffing taste just as good as it was on Thanksgiving day. Plus, how to prepare the dishin advanceso you might enjoy the day with loved ones. And don’t forget to put it to work later in these specially-createdrecipes for leftover stuffing. Bring the baked stuffing to room temperature so that it will reheat evenly (about 30 minutes). If the stuffing feels dry, add a splash of stock or some turkey drippings before rewarming....

You let it all out, and now it’s time to pull yourself together and de-puff. Of course, there’s some value in crying if you’re in need of a little catharsis. (They’re uncomfortable, too, if you’ve been crying a river.) Photo: Sarah Crowley Repeat several times to help drain fluid (and puffiness) that accumulated under your eyes. For even better results, follow up with an eye serum formulated with caffeine to flatten the area....

Simple safety tips so you might enjoy avocados, accident-free. But removing an avocado pit can be quite dangerous if not done carefully. Place aripe avocadoon the board. Photo:Lazarevic/Getty Images Rotate the avocado, continuing to cut lengthwise around the pit until the halves separate. Twist to Separate the Halves With your hands, gently twist the avocado halves to separate them. One half will keep the pit. Position the length of your knife at the pit....

Freezer burn is triggered by water evaporating and then refreezing on the ice cream’s surface. Here’s how to remove and prevent freezer burn in the first place. (Freezer burn ice cream is safe to eat since ice crystals do not spoil the ice cream.) Store Ice Cream Upside Down Always store partially melted ice cream upside down to prevent freezer burn. Just check that the top is super snug before you try it....