All articles tagged with #household items
AIIMS gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi advises discarding scented candles containing phthalates and VOCs, plastic cutting boards that shed microplastics, and scratched non-stick pans with PFOA or other additives to reduce health risks and promote better wellness.
The article discusses 11 small items and habits in the homes of deeply unhappy people that can negatively impact mental health, such as excessive streaming services, unhelpful sentimental items, unused exercise equipment, dead plants, processed foods, harsh lighting, too many screens, unopened mail, blackout curtains, and clutter, emphasizing how these seemingly minor things can contribute to stress, depression, and overall unhappiness.
Nutritionist Bhakti Arora Kapoor highlights five common household items that may harm your health: commercial cleaning products, unregulated linoleic acid in processed foods, nonstick cookware, plastic food containers and bottles, and artificial sweeteners. She recommends replacing these with natural cleaning agents, healthier fats like olive oil, stainless steel or cast iron cookware, glass or stainless steel containers, and avoiding artificial sweeteners to create a healthier living environment.
Amazon's Winter Sale offers up to 80% off on a variety of items including Apple AirPods Pro, space heaters, vacuums, tablets, kitchen knives, and more. Shoppers can find deals on popular products such as the VacLife Portable Air Compressor, a space heater, Apple AirPods Pro, a Samsung Galaxy Tab, and a Henckels knife set. The sale also includes discounts on home, auto, tech, beauty, and style items, making it a great time to stock up on household essentials and treat yourself to some new gadgets and accessories.
Amazon's Winter Sale offers discounts of up to 80% on a variety of items including vacuums, space heaters, Apple AirPods, and more. Highlights include $60 off Apple AirPods Pro, over 80% off a Dyson-esque stick vacuum, and a 50% discount on a No. 1 bestselling space heater. Other deals feature discounts on pillows, tablets, storage bags, knives, and beauty devices.
This article lists 27 common household items that were popular in the 90s, including burgundy and hunter green bedsheets, tapestry blankets, Campbell's Soup thermos, Mrs. Dash, Softsoap hand soap, window valance, Rubbermaid laundry basket, Country Goose kitchen decorations, decorative olive oil and vinegar bottles, cherub angels wall art, sponge-painted walls, fake ferns, gel candles, celestial decor, halogen torchiere floor lamps, CD towers, TV armoires, giant computer desks, and extra long handset cords for wall phones.
Placing a wireless router near certain household items can significantly slow down Wi-Fi speeds. Common culprits include microwaves, shiny surfaces like mirrors and metals, large furniture or dense objects, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, and even fish tanks. These items can interfere with the router's signal and create dead zones in your home. To improve Wi-Fi signal, experts recommend avoiding placing the router in the kitchen, staying clear of metal, centralizing the router in a frequently used area, lifting it off the ground, and keeping technology up-to-date. Additionally, decluttering unnecessary electronics and using powerline adapters or Wi-Fi extenders can help boost internet signal.
The second Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will begin on Saturday, August 26 and run through Friday, September 8. This comes as models predict a surge of tropical air into Florida next week, potentially leading to stormy weather. The tax-exempt list includes various household, personal care, and pet items such as flashlights, generators, batteries, pet food, and cleaning supplies. The tax holiday aims to encourage residents to prepare for potential disasters.
A Reddit thread asked people born before 1980 to share household items from their childhood that younger generations might not recognize today. The list includes dial-up internet, large computer monitors, and other pre-1980s artifacts that evoke nostalgia and surprise millennials.
Household items from a former home of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, including a bidet, sconces, exterior lights, French doors, and a metal door frame, are up for sale on eBay by Eric's Architectural Salvage LA. The items were scrapped after the new owners of the Holmby Hills mansion the couple rented in 2015 decided to do a complete renovation. The bidet has an asking price of $2,400.
NASA's research and inventions have led to the creation of many everyday household items, including water filters, microprocessors, crash helmets, cordless tools, scratch-resistant lenses, smoke detectors, satellite television, shoe insoles, modern golf ball dimples, and joysticks. These spin-offs from space exploration have transformed how people live their lives and interact with their environment.
An auction house in Georgia is set to auction off some household items that belonged to the Murdaugh family, including a couch and monogram pillows. Disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife Maggie and his son Paul Murdaugh. The auction is scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m. in Pembroke.
Household items belonging to the Murdaugh family, whose name has been in the news after disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son, are up for auction at the Liberty Auction House in Pembroke, Georgia. The auction house confirmed the items were from the Murdaugh family and more could be added later in the week.