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Whether you have traditional or peel-and-stick wallpaper, take these actions for easy, mess-free removal. With the advent of peel-and-stick wallpaper, removal is far easier than papers applied with glue. With just a few tools and some patience, wallpaper removal isn’t a huge chore. Photo:Allkindza/Getty Images TheWallcoverings Associationrecommends that walls be free of dust, grime, old glue, and mildew. New drywall should be thoroughly cured and covered with a coat of good-quality primer....

Future you will thank you. But alas, the time has come and I must pack all the decorations up. Future you will be thrilled with your well-organized and easy-to-find strings of lights and ornaments. Photo:Eakarat Buanoi/Getty Images She suggests getting rid of damaged ornaments and lights that are on their last leg. “If you have storage shelves, measure first to be sure they will fit,” she says. She also suggests bins with latches, so you never have to worry about the lid accidentally popping off....

These dry ice Halloween ideas will help you make the season even spookier. When it comes into contact with a liquidor at room temperatureit sublimates or melts immediately into gas. Be sure to take safety precautions whenever handling dry ice. A heavy-duty plastic or styrofoam container is best, but avoid tightly covering it. It will gradually sublimate and disappear on its own. Smoky Punch To safely add a smoky effect to your punch, use two bowls....

No matter where you shop. Bit245/Getty Images Food prices have reached record highs, and going grocery shopping can be all types of stressful. Your favorite product that used to be affordable?Skyrocketed in pricebefore your eyes! Photo:Bit245/Getty Images Buy Staples in Bulk Go through gallons of chicken stock each week? Constantly buying new tubs ofGreek yogurt? Eat pasta by the pound? If you typically toss carrot tops or radish greens, consider chopping the leaves into a pesto or gremolata....

Here are five ways to politely decline a request for money. It can be even harder to politely decline a request for money or a sale. Do you have trouble declining any financial requests? Morrell suggests intentionally and frequently exposing yourself to small low- to no-risk hardships. Her client finally worked up to making eye contact with the bellringer but not putting any money in. Another couple had to learn to refuse to go in on group gifts they couldn’t afford....

Professional chefs share the best way to season and care for cast iron cookware. Traditional cast-iron skillets don’t emerge from the box with a non-stick surface. Cast-iron skillets take more work, but the effort doesn’t go unrewarded. Photo:Anshu/Getty Images If used frequently and especially after any heavier cleaning, re-season your skillet. Also, season it if it’s looking dry or you haven’t cooked with it in a while. When to Clean Clean your cast-iron skillet each time you use it....

Take a seat, we’ll tell you how! Courtesy of Carla Antonio/Alexandra Gater Making a big home purchase requires a lot of thought and planning. Velvet is also surprisingly tough! Photo:Courtesy of Carla Antonio/Alexandra Gater Get a Cover Coveting a pink couch? This way, you might change it and dont have to make a long-term commitment. Measure Everything This is especially important forapartment dwellers! “Will it fit through all the door frames, hallway spaces, and elevators you may have?...

Chloe Binetti shares her must-know tips for reselling online. Could you use a little extra money right now? (We get that.) Depending on your shopping habits (no judgment! ), you may actually have a lot ofinventory to move. But there are a few key points to follow to be successful, so we turned to Chloe Binetti. Read on to discover her expert tips for closing an e-deal. The only time I’m less concerned about pricing is when something is timeless....

The food will taste the same either way!" Here’s why: It signals to guests whodoappreciate proper table prefs that their feelings are important to you. You’ll be setting an overall tonethat it’s your pleasure to dine with them. Solaris Images/Getty Images Also, a properly set table can make the food itself look better. Now that you know the basic table setting rules, brush up on your table etiquette. If you’re only serving white wine, a red wine glass is not needed....

Here’s what setting healthy boundaries means and how to do so for your mental health. For the most part, these borders are not visible in real life. Unlike a map, there aren’t literal, physical barriers between ourselves and other people. Unfortunately, healthy personal boundaries can be pretty nebulous to identify and even trickier to set. Most of us never learned how to set boundaries, avoidtoxic relationships, or foster healthy connections....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. How often should you shave your legs? Gently wash the wound with a mild, fragrance-free antiseptic soap, suggests Dr. Engelman. Photo:Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images Finally, apply an antibacterial ointment and cover the wound with a band-aid. How to Shave Your Legs: Step-by-Step Guide

It sounds paradoxical, but it’s not impossible. To me, minimalism means stripping away the excess to get to what is essential. It might seem like shopping at Costco could not fit into aminimalist lifestyle, but I believe it can. Photo:Wuttichok/Getty Images Make One Big Trip Every Once in a While Onebigshopping trip frees up time. Minimalism isnt just about stuff: Its about removing the excess from your life in all areas....

Make cleaning off your walkway as pain-free as possible. In fact, more than half of all shoveling injuries are sprains, strains, and lower back pain. And you might blame the fact that it’s not a common activity for all those injuries. Photo:puhimec / Getty Images “Not everyone may be up to doing this activity, depending on age and ability.” Here’s how to prevent injuries when you’re out shoveling snow. A curved handle can require less twisting and lifting to get the snow out of the way....