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Shifrah Combiths

Shifrah Combiths

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Shifrah (SHEE-fruh) Combiths is a home expert whose lifestyle writing appears in Reader's Digest, Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, Cubby, and more. She's passionate about sharing how to create a clean, organized, and efficient home in ways that leave time for what matters most. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, five kids, and two rambunctious Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Scarlett and Red.

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Monstera plant having leaf blight disease.

Monstera Health Check: Signs Your Plant Is Sick

Monsteras are a favorite houseplant that can last many years. Here's how to tell if your monstera is sick and what to do to help it thrive.
You Ll Never Believe All The Things Americans Are Flushing Down The Toilet

You Won’t Believe What Americans Keep Flushing Down the Toilet

There are only three things that should be flushed down the toilet. Avoid expensive plumbing issues by learning what they are.
Creeping Spurge (Euphorbia serpens) aka. Matted Sandma

What Are Spurge Weeds and How Do You Get Rid Of Them?

If you have a lawn, you'll almost certainly have spurge weeds. Knowing about them can help you deal with them so they don't ruin your lawn.