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You know how, every now and then, you just get to the point with household annoyances that you feel like throwing your hands up in surrender? Well, I guess that moment happened for me back in August, because I’ve been making lots of big changes around our home since then, and life feels so much simpler. It blows my mind that we waited as long as we did to change over to a few of the handy new goodies I mention below, and I’m hoping that one or two of them will help simplify your lives, too. Got your own...

For decades we knew Coleman Natural for its high quality, all natural beef. The company no longer purveys beef, but instead sells a wide variety of chicken, turkey and pork products, both natural and organic; no antibiotics, hormones or steroids, all vegetarian feed, all natural ingredients, no nitrates or nitrites, free range and gluten free. Recently we were introduced to their pulled pork, made in the sweet Southern style with a barbecue sauce that includes Budweiser beer. It was served to us in tortilla chip cups (photo #2). The snack-or-appetizer is finger-licking good and simple to put on the table....

Dish racks are not only important as other kitchen equipment but also necessary. They offer exceptional benefits in terms of their multi-functional design. Do you think so…? After dishwashing, how do you let your utensils dry before saving them in cabinets? Save yourself energy, resources, and time by getting a dish rack. Hence, a dishwasher makes a difference in your kitchen. And this makes it a necessity. One more thing, before purchasing a dish drying rack, you need to be as sure as the death of its size and material. Apart from the size and the material, a wise decision...

— Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY’s newsroom and any business incentives. Living with roommates can be great—the decreased rent, the constant companionship, the divided chores. But it can also be a pain if not handled properly. Over my life, I've gone from being an only child and never having to share a thing to living in a chaotic house that rotated...