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When Our Friends See Our New House, They're Going to Have Questions. The Answers Might Upset Them.

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (359+ words) I'm in my early 20s and recently purchased a small, relatively cheap house entirely with money given to me by my grandparents. I'm very grateful for this. My spouse and I will be funding furnishings and renovations, and we'll be moving…...

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Help! I Just Discovered My Husband Has a Truly Horrifying "Theory" About the Toilet Plunger.

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (443+ words) I did not wake up this morning expecting to defend the concept of sanitation to another adult, and yet here we are. My husband apparently believes it is perfectly acceptable'reasonable, even'to use the bathroom toilet plunger in the kitchen sink…...

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New Homeowner, But Not Very Handy? Here's a Low-Risk Project With High Rewards

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (262+ words) It's time to find the essential tools'and the right mindset'for creating the home you've always wanted. In the second half of How To!'s wide-ranging conversation about home improvement, gender, sexuality, and much more, journalist Sam Sanders and author Mercury…...

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In Which Kitchen Device Are You Most Likely to Find a Magnetron?

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (58+ words) Today's topic is science. Can you ace the quiz and beat the average? Good luck! Slate Mini Crossword for Oct. 30, 2025 Slate Crossword: Word Before "Stand," "Straw," or "Supper" (Four Letters) The Castelo de S'o Jorge da Mina Played a Major…...