Adulting Guide: Practical tips and strategies for independent living and adulthood
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House Air Filter
One often forgotten aspect of a home is replacing air filters. Whether you have a mini-split system or a forced air system, air filters capture particulates and foreign material from being eaten by the fans. However, as time goes on, they become clogged and can no longer flow air as well as they did when…
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Humidity in the Summer
Humidity is an oft-overlooked aspect of keeping your home more comfortable. Summer can bring high humidity, which works against your body’s natural cooling functions. When there’s no more room for more moisture in the air, there’s no room for your sweat to evaporate and give you relief from the heat. Tackling humidity in the home…
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Squeaky Door
Squeaky doors are perfect for a haunted house atmosphere, but for most people they’re obnoxious. While WD-40 may seem like the best solution for stopping squeaks, it tends to wear off. It can solve squeaks temporarily, but eventually they come back. This is because WD-40 contains liquid oil lubricants that eventually wear off. Grease The…
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Light Bulbs
When the first commercially popular light bulbs came out, they contained a carbon filament that emitted light by being heated with electricity passing through them, and the glass bulb had the air removed to prevent the carbon filament from burning up. As time went on, improvements came out, such as tungsten filaments and halogen fill…
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Fixing a Slip-Fit Sink Drain
Whether you have a drain that’s popped off or an old chrome drain that’s finally corroded, knowing how to do a basic sink repair will save you time and money. Drains from a sink are not under an appreciable amount of pressure, so slip-fit drains have become the norm. These drains are assembled using parts…
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Soup Swap
Soup is a fantastic meal, but the production involved necessitates making a large batch. This leads to eating the same soup for many meals, which may not be very appealing. Instead, consider contacting your friends, family, and neighbors for a soup swap. Everyone prepares a soup and divvies it up, and then everyone takes a…
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Jumping a Car
Just when your day couldn’t be worse, you find your car dead. Turning the key gives you the dreaded clicking, or even worse, no results. A light has been left on, leaving you stranded. What now? Jumper Cables The first and most frequent solution is jumper cables. Refer to your owner’s manual first for how…
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Tome of Home Knowledge
Knowledge is power, and knowing about your appliances and home will arm you against any sort of issues you may encounter. Gather anything you may have into a binder for reference later when the situation calls for it. When bought from new, appliances come with manuals, but they often are able to be gotten from…
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A Go-To Recipe
One important piece of knowledge to keep on hand is an easy, tasty, go-to recipe you are able to make well. You can use it for guests, or even as something to put together on a low-effort day. If you bring it to a work function, people may call upon it again, and it can…
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Just Out of Reach: Stepstools and Stepladders
It may be tempting to just grab a chair to get a little extra height when reaching for something just out of reach, but resist the temptation: falls from chairs and tables account for many injuries every year, and can be fatal. Chairs aren’t designed to be stood upon. Their geometry is most stable when…