RELATED: 5 Creative Ways to “Travel” When You’re Stuck at Home Another option: choose a nostalgic scent that brings back warm memories. Freshly baked cookies, anyone? What can you do instead of scrolling for hours? How about working on a puzzle, reading, painting, or even try meditating, either solo or with your family or roommates.

Acts of God According to CNBC, “water damage accounts for more than 19 percent of the total home insurance claims.” You’d assume that if the damage is that common, then of course your insurance company would pay out. Not so. The companies start by investigating how the water got there in the first place—was it a storm, flood, pipe burst, sump pump backup, roof damage? Standard home insurance policies may have exemptions for certain “Acts of God” that might have triggered the water damage....

Given that flooring is traditionally such a major commitment, it makes sense that a handful of alternatives have sprouted up that offer a fresh look for less money and less hassle. Peel and stick flooring, which is applied over your existing floors in a manner similar to wallpaper, is one such option. But is it the quick fix of your dreams or just a temporary improvement? Ultimately, the answer depends on your overall budget, space, and personal preferences....

Choosing a dark color on the bottom and keeping the upper cabinets a neutral will lend airiness to the entire kitchen. Dark colors tend to hide imperfections and spills a little better over time, while grays and whites help to brighten up a darker kitchen. Determine whether it’s worth it to refinish or replace your kitchen cabinets entirely. Then, find some paint color inspiration. RELATED: 12 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas You Need to See Right Now Choose bulbs that offer better visibility, so you can see what you’re chopping, but avoid the harsh light of a cold blue light bulb....

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Figuring out the best methods for managing anxiety is incredibly important for your overall health and immune system. One often overlooked way to keep stress at bay? Choosing wholesome foods that are also good for your gut. “There is over a decade of research showing a connection between our diet, gut health, and our mental health outcomes,” says Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN, and former lead dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute....

Scrubbing Grout Fun fact: Most grout can get cleaned effectively with hot water and a stiff-bristled brush. But really, the big draw here is that cleaning grout takes effort, and since you’re sort of oddly bent over the tub, your core is usually engaged. Hello, physical challenge! Use all that bottled-up rage to get your grout back to its original glory. Vacuuming The heavier your vacuum, the better. Pushing a large, loud machine around the carpet can be surprisingly cathartic....

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Price: About 60 cents a lemon. Use Lemons to Clean Your… Countertops: Dip the cut side of a lemon half in baking soda to tackle countertops; wipe with a wet sponge and dry. Don’t use on delicate stone, like marble, or stainless steel (it may discolor). Cutting boards: To remove tough food stains from light wood and plastic cutting boards, slice a lemon in half, squeeze onto the soiled surface, rub, and let sit for 20 minutes before rinsing....

I was allergic to superfoods? Who’s allergic to superfoods? I had to eliminate those things from my diet and then slowly reincorporate them over time. Luckily, most of the sensitivities went away, but I did learn a lesson: Foods that are deemed “healthy” aren’t necessarily healthy for you, especially if you have a sensitive stomach. So I spoke to a couple of nutrition experts to find out what good-for-you foods might make you feel not so good....

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A split down the middle may be a relatively new trend, but it’s not a new trend for me. I’ve been rocking middle parts since I outgrew my infant mohawk (don’t ask). Although hairstylists and friends have tried to peer pressure me into succumbing to the side part, I’ve never given in. Why? Well, a middle part can be pretty great. It’s a style that’s easy to execute with my fine, straight hair, and one that most flatters my oval face shape....

Rather than a heavy foundation, opt for a softer, multifunctional primer lotion that includes SPF to help simplify your daily routine. A soft pink concealer helps smooth away dark circles, without creating an unnatural look beneath the eye. Bronzer, applied to the areas where the sun would normally hit your skin, adds a sun-kissed glow. Dabs of blush and highlighter help soften and highlight cheekbones and the eyes, while a light hand with the brow pencil and shadow brings definition to the eyes without looking overdone....

To speed up the makeover, Hay went with stocked and immediately available cabinets, countertops, and a sink basin from IKEA. Especially over the past year, when the pandemic has caused many items to be delayed and backordered, only using in-stock pieces sped up the process by several months. Another timesaver: Hay’s husband installed the subway tile backsplash himself rather than waiting to hire someone. The only time the couple took a pause on the project was while waiting for the plumber to hook up the faucet and appliances....

If the eyes are the window to the soul, think of your face as a window to your health. “Acne face mapping splits the face into zones that correspond with specific medical or lifestyle triggers,” explains Claire Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “It stems from ancient Eastern medicine, suggesting that a person’s skin may be a reflection of their inner health. Bodily imbalance was thought to trigger breakouts in the skin, with specific areas of the face representing specific organs....

“The pandemic made us all redefine the who, what, and where we find happiness and inspiration—and our homes become the source of it all,” Krista Stokes told Real Simple in October 2020. The designer and art director for Hidden Pond, a resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, continued: “Our own walls instead of museums, our kitchen and dining rooms instead of our favorite restaurant, our individual workstations instead of one provided for us, our own bedrooms instead of escaping to a hotel when we need to recharge....

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