Learn how to clean a mirror effectively and achieve a streak-free shine. Before Getting Started There are a few things youll want to consider before wiping your mirrors clean. Stein recommends avoiding using abrasive cleaners or sponges that could scratch the mirror’s surface. Credit:Getty Images / Anton Petrus Open windows and wear a mask, as with any cleaning, suggests Stein. Frequently Asked Questions Both glass cleaner and vinegar/alcohol solutions can effectively clean mirrors....

Here’s how to degrease kitchen cabinets, hoods, and ranges to create a less sticky cooking environment. Grease evaporates every time you saute chicken or deep-fry donuts, and the grease doesn’t just disappear. A sticky film builds on cooktops, vent hoods, backsplashes, and even cabinets. Credit:Andrii Atanov/Getty Images Best Commercial Degreasers Commercial degreasers will dissolve stuck-on grease and goo with little effort. In general, you don’t want to use commercial degreasers on sensitive surfaces likevinyl flooring....

Chicken is easy to freeze and defrosts beautifully, if stored properly. Another approach is as follows: Raw chicken canlast indefinitely in the freezer, if stored properly. Be sure to write the use-by date on the bag with a freezer-proof marker. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox How To Thaw Frozen Chicken Never put frozen meat on the kitchen counter to thaw. Instead, use one of these safe methods for thawing chicken....

The answer may surprise you. Apple browning is a natural reaction when the flesh of the fruit is exposed to oxygen. Read on to find out which method worked the best. Credit: Natalie Board / EyeEm/Getty Images The reason this happens is because apples contain an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase. This oxidization reaction isn’t limited to just apples. It happens to other fruits, like pears, peaches, and bananas. It’s also why chocolate, tea, and coffee are all brown....

Heres what to do if you dont want to share your home with spiders. If they can capture it and its small enough for them to handle safely, theyll eat it. Getty Images Unlikemosquitoesandfliesthat can carry diseases, most spiders rarely transmit communicable diseases to humans. Credit:Getty Images Theyre generally shy and would rather hide out than interact with us. When you find them indoors, theyre likely looking for a meal or a mate....

Hint: It’s not the microwave. It’s tempting to reheateverything in the microwave. But when it comes to burgers, there’s a better way to warm up leftovers. Credit: Photography, and prop styling: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Torie Cox The microwave can dry the patties out and make them tough. This is especially true if you are reheating leaner turkey orchicken burgers. Ovens do a much better job of gently reheating the patty and retoasting the buns....

We’ll show you how to warm up rotisserie chicken without drying it out. But what’s the best way to reheat thatrotisserie chicken? This is the best way to help restore your rotisserie chicken to its heated grocery-store glory. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Plus, it couldn’t be easier. Allow the chicken to cool first. Rotisserie chicken that hasnt been eaten in four days should be frozen. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall...

Maybe let the microwave sit this one out. Of course, it makes sense to keep the leftover steak, but reheating it brings about more questions. If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat dont despair. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Victoria Cox and Elise Mayfield; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen Alabama-based dietitian Chelsea Edwards tellsSouthern Livingthere are many ways to reheat steak. The quality is different with each method, she explains here are her top tips....

When I inquired about the storage solution, she simply replied, Thats what youre supposed to do! Is putting batteries in the fridge necessary, and can you damage batteries by storing them together? To find the answers to our burning battery questions, I turned to Energizer, theSt. Credit: Alicia Llop / Getty Images Louis-based company with everyones favorite bunny mascot. How Should I Store Batteries For Long Periods Of Time? Serial organizers, this answer is for you....

Were unpacking everything you should probably know about storing your Christmas ornaments. Getty Images Ornament collections are a thing to be treasured. Proper storage is key to reduce breakage and cut down on dust, deterioration, moisture, and mildew. Credit:Getty Images Here, we’re unpacking the best way to storeChristmas ornamentseach year. After all, the house will soon be overflowing with packages, boxes, and wrapping paper galore. While eliminating theextra cardboardcan be a worthwhile space-saving tactic, it might not be the best option....

Don’t wait until the last minute. Then theres the perennial issue of what to do when youcompletely forgot to defrost the bird. We arent surprised this question keeps coming up. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood And who better to ask than the folks behind the famous Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, right? Heres what Butterball had to say about defrosting turkey safely, whether youre in a rush or not....

Upgrade your go-to recipe with these mix-in options. If I could eat homemade banana bread every day, I would. Like me, you probably have your go-to banana bread recipe. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox But that doesn’t mean you’ve got the option to’t jazz things up. Here are a few of our favorite ideas. There are many ways you might infuse your batter with chocolate. Credit:Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas...

You’ve got four options to consider. Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Who doesnt lovehomemade pancakes? Charlotte-based chef Rhonda Stewart says you have a few options. Credit:Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely There are four ways to reheat pancakes: oven, microwave, skillet, and air fryer. The keys to reheating pancakes successfully relies on time and temperature, Stewart tellsSouthern Living. “Be gentle with the heat and do not reheat them too long....