Author: Alina Bradford

How to Clean Your Mattress at Home

This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out.

Your Netflix May Have Been Hacked. Here’s How to Tell

Those precious dollars you pour into your Netflix subscription each month shouldn’t be taken for granted. If your account is hacked and some freeloader is watching the biggest shows in streaming on your account, it feels like a double slap in the fa…

Install This Gadget to Never Leave Your Curling Iron On Again

You know the feeling: You’re already in the car heading out, when you’re suddenly gripped with fear that you forgot to turn off your curling iron or hair straightener, and have to turn around to go check. Don’t live in fear of forgetting to turn o…

How to Clean a Stand Mixer

Using a stand mixer in real life never quite works out as you see on TV. With all those whirling attachments spinning wet and dry ingredients, you’re bound to dirty up this kitchen workhorse from time to time. That’s all part of the deal, but c…

Do Your Laundry This Way and Save Money on Your Energy Bill

Lowering your energy and water bills is a smart way to save money, and your laundry room is a good place to start. Washing machines and dryers can eat up a lot of water and electricity (or gas in the case of gas dryers) — especially if you have an …

How to Use Instagram Stories

We’ll help you navigate the basics of Instagram Stories.
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Instagram Stories have beco…