Household essentials can wear out faster than expected. Here’s when to replace common items around the home to keep everything functioning well. Toilet Brushes Replace every few months or when the ...

Wagner is the founder of Portland startup The Cat Throne, which makes a specially widened and textured toilet seat for cats. But the idea came from the product’s intended end user: a housecat.

You may think a doormat is a household items that lasts forever, however, that could not be further from the truth — yes, even if you try to keep the mat clean.