To decide what to do if your basement is flooded, go by these rules: If the floodwater was clean (think broken pipes, a burst washing machine supply hose ora foundation leak), you can probably dry out and save the carpet, but you’ve got to act fast. If the carpet isn’t dry within 72 hours, it’ll start togrow mold. However, if the floodwater is dirty (we’re talking a sewer backup or washing machine drain water), you need to call in the pros.

Family Handyman Do This If You Are in a Cleaning Pinch “In a pinch, a vacuum cleaner bag is actually reusable. The bottom end of the bag is usually folded over a few times and glued shut. To reuse a bag, unroll its end, being careful not to tear it, and then empty the contents into the trash. Refold the end and staple it back together. This hint definitely deserves a cheapskate award, but it works when you need it to.

When someone's birthday rolls around, many expect their partner will want to celebrate the occasion with them. However, one woman vented that her boyfriend completely forgot her 25th birthday. He apologized when she confronted him, but she was mortified when he added he had never forgotten any of his exes' birthdays. "I'm so embarrassed. My partner has forgotten my 25th birthday today. I confronted him about an hour ago and said have you forgotten and he was very apologetic and sorry,"

Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter, Tori Kelly, passed out while she was having dinner with her friends in downtown Los Angeles on the night of July 23rd after saying that her heart was beating fast. She was transferred to Cedars-Sinai Hospital where is currently being treated. While Tori’s husband, Andre Murillo, is in the hospital taking care of his wife, let’s get to know Tori’s parents up close. Who Are Tori Kelly Parents?

Season 5 of 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days premiered in 2021 on TLC, and the set of new couples was more interesting than ever. All seven new couples were ready to take their long-distance relationships to a next level, however, all of them have several obstacles to overcome. As the show moves ahead, we will know who will continue their relationship by going through the K-1 visa process and who will break up.