For many of us, a typical morning routine involves brewing a fresh pot of coffee. That said, given our coffee makers’ frequent use, properly cleaning and descaling them is a task often overlooked.

A dirty coffee maker can result in mold, bad flavor and a shorter machine lifespan. Clean with a simple 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water, washing removable parts daily. Deep-clean your machine ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...