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1 week ago | cnet.com | Macy Meyer |Clifford Colby |Mary-Elisabeth Combs

Money Taxes More than 1.1 million taxpayers have unclaimed tax refunds from 2021. You have until April 15 to claim, or the money disappears forever. Macy Meyer Writer II Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics, including home security, fitness and nutrition, smart home tech and more.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Clifford Colby

Weeks before we started our kitchen remodel, we asked for advice from friends and neighbors about how they survived the experience. But nothing truly prepares you for the daily inconvenience of not having a fully functioning kitchen. While my kids would have voted to eat at a local whenever possible, I was determined to continue cooking at home -- and make better than passable meals everyone would eat.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Clifford Colby

Weeks before we started our kitchen remodel, we asked for advice from friends and neighbors about how they survived the experience. But nothing truly prepares you for the daily inconvenience of not having a fully functioning kitchen. While my kids would've voted to eat at a local taqueria whenever possible, I was determined to continue cooking at home -- and make better than passable meals everyone would eat.

1 month ago | cnet.com | Clifford Colby

I live about 12 blocks away from the San Francisco Bay Area fault that earthquake experts say is the region's most dangerous. We get small shakes every few days, and "Did you feel that?" is probably the most asked question in my household. Knowing that I won't get much of a warning before the next big earthquake, my family and I have created an emergency plan: We keep our car fueled up, we have portable chargers and keep those topped up too, and we know how to shut off our gas.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Clifford Colby

The Gerber Dime 12-in-1 Mini fits in the palm of my hand. I live about 12 blocks away from the San Francisco Bay Area fault that earthquake experts say is the region's most dangerous. We get small shakes every few days, and "Did you feel that?" is probably the most asked question in my household.