It happened — you spotted a mouse. If you’re anything like me, your first instinct (after screaming) may be to pack your luggage and find a new place to live. Of course, that’s not realistic. A better ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you think you just saw a mouse, it probably wasn't the only one. "The rule of thumb is that for every ...