The Latest: May 20, 2018

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Would You Ever “Rent Blindly?” I Have—4 Times!

In the past seven years, my family and I have been through seven moves. That may seem like a lot, but as a former military spouse and sailor, I can tell you it’s normal for families like mine. You don’t just move—you move quickly: You only get 10 days after you transfer to a new duty station to find a house and move into it. Yeesh! Most of the time, families spend those first days in a hotel (which, thankfully, the military pays for), but I was rarely interested in this option.

Tara Glenn

May 20, 2018

Here’s Why You Should Never, Ever Leave a Plastic Water Bottle in Your Car

If you’re guilty of leaving water bottles in your car, whether it be clutter or a backup source of hydration, then it’s time to quit the habit. Firefighters are warning drivers about the hazard that clear water bottles pose. Specifically, Oklahoma’s Midwest City Fire Department conducted a test to find that water bottles magnify sunlight. This can make it reach a temperature as high as 250°F.

Susmita Baral

May 20, 2018

7 Big IKEA Home Hacks That Make Huge Wall Statements

Some IKEA hacks are small. A little paint here, some new hardware there—they get the job done. And then there are the IKEA hacks that are so big and so dramatic, they make the room. If you have a wall to fill, or a problem to solve, check out some of these genius solutions. This movable art display wall from Sinnen Rausch has so much going for it, starting with that dusty rose paint job.

Dabney Frake

May 20, 2018

Before & After: This Kitchen Gets Covered From Head to Toe With Adhesives

Here we have a pretty standard rental kitchen, with the classic beige-ish cabinets, walls, fridge, and countertops. It looks like everything is in pretty good shape, but one renter saw room for improvement—and a chance to try out allegedly rental-friendly home improvement products. Every surface has been stickered!

Tess Wilson

May 20, 2018

We’re All Using Clorox Wipes Wrong, Apparently

A microbiologist pointed out there's a 4-minute rule printed right on the package.

Julie Sprankles

May 20, 2018

3 Game-Changing Dishwasher Hacks

Here’s how to make your dishwasher work harder.

The Kitchn

May 20, 2018

Why Everyone Should Start a Bullet Journal

If you were one of the folks—like me—hoping bullet journals would be a flash-in-the-pan lifestyle trend, I have to report that we’re wrong. Bullet journals are here to stay. Why did I write off bullet journals for so long? (Pun absolutely intended.) Well to me, they seemed like they existed as a sort of vanity project—an Instagram-worthy journal where perfect people can showcase the elements of their perfect life in perfect handwriting.

Taryn Williford

May 20, 2018