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Sit Comfortably in
Any Chair
healthThe problem with
most chairs is that they’re
too soft or too deep. That
forces your lower back into
a slouched, C-shaped
position, which can lead to
pain. Jean Couch, founder
of Spinefulness and the
Balance Center, has a trick4
Don’t Let Your Leather Weather
organizing Extreme temperatures will cause
leather jackets and shoes to lose moisture and crack.
When putting away your seasonal belongings, keep
them in your climate-controlled home or storage
unit rather than in the garage or basement.2
Remove Water
Stains from Wood
cleaning Did your most
recent party leave you
with rings on your wood
furniture? To make
them disappear, apply
petroleum jelly and let
it sit overnight. In the
morning, wipe the marks
away with the jelly.3
Get Rid of Drain
Flies
home “Unused drains
create a slimy film that
creates an ideal breeding
spot for drain flies,” says
Brad Smith, president
of Preferred Pest Control.
Also sometimes called
sink moths, drain flies are
harmless to humans, but
they are unsightly and
can multiply quickly. To
get rid of them, boil a pot
of water and pour it down
the drain, then scrub it
with a metal pipe brush.
Follow up with more
boiling water one or two
times a day for a week.to help your posture:
Roll a sweater, blanket,
pillow, or towel into a
makeshift wedge and
place it in the middle of
your chair. Then sit on
the front part of the
wedge with your legs at
a 120-degree angle
(not 90 degrees). This
will help tip your pelvis
forward and let your
knees sit comfortably
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