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Many professional chefs have taken to digital platforms to expand their fan base beyond just dine-in customers by streaming lessons on how to cook like they do. Some chefs provide recipes in advance, so you can cook along; others focus on technique, like knife skills. These online cooking class platforms can up your cooking game for little to no cost. Cooking fatigue be gone! A few suggestions: @EdenEats, @MissyARobbins, @MassimoBottura, and @GhettoGastro....

Can Opener First up is the can opener in your kitchen drawer. According to studies, most can openers harbor bacteria like salmonella and e.Coli. Here’s how to clean a can opener the right way: Toaster Crumb Tray Next, it’s time to decrumb your toaster! The standard 2- or 4-slice toaster often has a removable crumb tray. But if you don’t know about this hidden compartment, you may still be shaking your toaster upside down to remove crumbs....

On the flip side, donations can be difficult right now, with many organizations closed or switching to remote work. Plus, there are some things we would normally place at the top of our “to toss” list that we’re definitely hanging onto during quarantine. As you declutter your closet, kitchen, and bathroom, here’s what to do with the stuff you no longer need, as well as the items we’d recommend keeping, at least for right now....

“Everyone creates organic waste in their kitchen or from their yard, and funneling that waste to a landfill releases methane gas, carbon dioxide, and pollutes waterways,” explains Nate Salpeter, cofounder of Sweet Farm in Half Moon Bay, Calif. “Composting creates a renewable cycle with endless benefits for gardens, agriculture, and our entire food system.” Many neighborhoods across the nation offer composting bins where you can drop off your organic materials without having to do more than that....

The only problem when choosing the right hue for your home? Narrowing down all of the options. The subtle undertones make picking a true gray paint color even more challenging. So we asked the paint pros at major paint companies to share their bestselling and most popular grays. They also explain how each unique tone influences a space. Next time you want to repaint a room, choose one of these six expert-approved gray paint colors, and skip the painter’s remorse....

Try one (or more!) of these strategies to see if they can streamline your mornings. Brandi lets the kids help with breakfast by keeping healthy foods stocked in easy-to-access drawers and cabinets. Using kid-safe knives lets them prep their own fresh fruit and gets them invested in what they’re eating. A drawer dedicated to all of the kids’ dishes makes it easy for them to grab anything they need.

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DO think about your family’s lifestyle. “When considering renovation, my best advice to you is to think about the people in your home and how you would like the spaces to function,” says interior designer Natalie Papier. The goal should be to increase your home’s efficiency and functionality—then, once you have that figured out, think about the aesthetics of the space. DON’T lose the forest for the trees. “Some people don’t approach renovations as a whole,” warns designer Eduardo Rodriguez....

Sofia Mascotena, co-founder of bespoke travel planning company Naya Traveler, says that travelers have a lot to gain from taking self-care-focused vacations. “We’ve noticed as well, that those who embark on wellness trips have a tendency to feel inspired to stay on the wellness path long term, even planning to revisit the destination, or exploring new, unknown ones,” she says. So there are more than enough reasons to travel for self-care, the first being, quite simply, that you deserve it....

Whatever the cause, it’s important to gently tend to your strands and scalp, nourish your body, and avoid mistakes that can make matters worse. We asked hair pros to share some of the most common no-no’s people make with thinning hair, and some of them might really surprise you. “Less is more when it comes to hair products for thinning hair,” says Dhaval G. Bhanusali, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Medicinals....

Fresh flowers also help make a room appear more polished. Plus, the light floral scent will give your home a wonderful aroma. RELATED: Secrets of People Whose Houses Smell Amazing

To get you inspired, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for women for every celebration. Whether you need a great gift for her birthday, Mother’s Day, or just because, these unique gift ideas are sure to impress. We’ve got options for the aspiring home cook, someone who desperately needs a spa day, and even the person who’s always losing track of their keys. We also tapped two gifting experts—Laura Jenning, founder and CEO of Knack, and Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s trend expert—for tips on how to choose a more thoughtful gift for women....

When shopping for furniture, look for pieces with built-in storage, like this side table that has a ledge for books or magazines. Complete the look with a custom wooden peg rail and the cutest mail organizer ever.

“Prevention is better than a cure,” says Janine Darby, MD, a double board-certified physician in family and obesity medicine. “Attending important medical check-ups can help you understand your body and develop positive habits that set your health up for greater success down the line.” From STI screenings to skin checks (and some important boosters along the way), read on as experts help us break down the most important health appointments to keep in your 20s and 30s, including what to know before you go....