Too much fun in the sun? To help soothe sunburn naturally, look no further than your own refrigerator. The antibacterial properties in yogurt help heal burned skin, and the coolness provides relief as well. It’s easy to use: Simply spread plain yogurt on sunburned skin and let it do its magic for about 10 minutes. Then rinse it off to reveal more moisturized, less inflamed skin. You can try this trick with yogurt only, or you can add a little soothing chamomile oil.

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Did you know that magazines are not compostable, but corrugated cardboard and newspaper are? Wood pulp products that are processed with no colorful inks can be safely and easily added to your compost bin. Just tear them into small pieces and water well; they'll degrade quickly and turn into beneficial carbon for your compost. And don’t forget, you also have the option of breaking down boxes and bundling newspaper and placing them in your curbside recycling.

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An automatic dishwasher is more energy- and water-efficient than washing by hand. But if your dishwasher isn't doing the swell job it did when you first got it, it may be time to actually wash the dishwasher. Start by filling a large water glass with white vinegar and propping it upright inside the dishwasher; run the dishwasher as normal, and the vinegar will help break down stains and build-up inside. Also, just propping the dishwasher door slightly ajar after each use will help keep the inside dry and free of mold and mildew.

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