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But all that spinning, lifting, and stretching happens in the same place where thousands of other gym-goers sweat it out. Germs lurk all over the floors, yoga mats, treadmill and stairclimber handles, dumbbells, benches, medicine balls, and generally anything else you touch at the gym. We don’t want to scare you away from the gym, but we do want you to be aware of the risk for picking up viruses, fungi, and bacteria. To beat the bad bugs, add these five simple tactics to your daily gym routine. 1. Spray down machines — and wipe them with your own towel....

10. Boraam Sonoma Wire-Brush Kitchen Cart Promising review: “So perfect! The color is spot on, the perfect mix of rustic wood. The stainless steel top is flawless. Of course, it will be easily scratched on the surface, but that’s the nature of the material. The piece itself is extremely sturdy and taller than I expected. The drawers aren’t the best quality, but I didn’t purchase it for the drawer storage so I don’t mind that aspect. I am incredibly pleased with this purchase!” – ksosms 9. Crosley Furniture Roots Rack Industrial Rolling Kitchen Cart Promising review: “This is a great...

She outdoes herself with redesigning her kitchen’s prep area to make it more functional and stylish at the same time, utilizing her eye for design and performance to create a chic yet sensible kitchen. By adding the right tools and understanding her kitchen’s flow, she is able to organize it in order to optimize its use while also keeping it up-to-date with contemporary style. Partnering with Kingston Brass, Alfonso gives her kitchen island a wonderful upgrade with a single hole kitchen faucet from their signature Heritage Collection and a towel bar from their English Vintage Collection. Finding herself with a...

Even if you don’t have a garden, you can visit farmers markets and grocery stores. It is a cost effective way to have food storage and it is so satisfying to see all your pretty jars lined up when you are done! If you have never canned before, I am going to share my best canning tips for beginners.   Canning Tips for Beginners Tip #1 Don’t be intimidated! Even if you don’t think you can handle using a pressure cooker, there are still plenty of things you can bottle using the water bath method. High acid foods like tomatoes,...

Bread-making can be a time-consuming process. It can also be complicated, especially for newbies. Since a wide range of steps are necessary to achieve the best rise in your dough, how can you simplify the process? Can it be streamlined? Thankfully, a proofing box fits the bill! A proofing box is a container that helps your dough rise. It keeps the temperature constant so that your rising time is faster and more effective. In this article, we’ll cover exactly how this tool accomplishes the task, how proofing boxes can speed the process along, and how to construct your very own...