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How To Get Your Grill Cleaned & Prepped For A Summer Of Cooking

staff@housedigest.com (Bob Beacham) — Sun, 17 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Warmer weather means cookout season is upon us. Here's how to clean and prep your grill so that its safe and ready to use for hosting summer BBQs.

Don't Throw Out An Old Baking Sheet: Use It To Keep Your Shoe Rack Clean

staff@housedigest.com (Trinity Archie) — Sat, 16 May 2026 21:10:00 +0000

If you find that your footwear gets your shoe rack easily dirty or leaves behind muck on the floor, grab an old baking sheet to help keep the mess contained.

Why You Should Rub A Potato On Your Grill Grates

staff@housedigest.com (Nancy Schaffer) — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Some backyard grillers are rubbing fresh potatoes on their grill grates to make outdoor cooking a little easier during summer family cookouts.

12 Household Cleaning Tools That You Should Be Cleaning After Each Use (& The Best Way To Do It)

staff@housedigest.com (Daniel Warden) — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:20:00 +0000

Your household cleaning tools are vital to keeping your home free of dirt and grime, but which of them need the most frequent cleaning themselves as a result?

Ditch Cleaning The Space Above Your Kitchen Cabinets Forever — Use Foil Instead

staff@housedigest.com (Amy Horton) — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The space above kitchen cabinets collects far more grease and dust than most people realize, but one simple kitchen staple can help contain the mess.

Why There's Simply No Need For A Toilet Brush Anymore

staff@housedigest.com (Heather Ayer) — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Toss out that toilet brush - there are many better alternatives on the market today. Here's what you should be using instead for a germ-free and clean toilet.

Why Does My Laundry Room Smell? 11 Reasons And Some Easy Fixes

staff@housedigest.com (Daniel Warden) — Tue, 05 May 2026 20:20:00 +0000

If your laundry room isn't smelling fresh, there's likely a reason. From clogs, to leaks and buildup, here are the common culprits, and how to remedy them.

Why There's Simply No Need For A Duster Anymore

staff@housedigest.com (Sophie Pell) — Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Your stock of cleaning supplies may not need to include a store-bought duster anymore - in fact, you probably already have what you need to replace it.

Say Goodbye To Bathroom Clutter With The Help Of A Plastic Container And Lid

staff@housedigest.com (Catherine Nyorani) — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Keeping a bathroom tidy and free of clutter is difficult when most of the stuff inside is essential. Here's how a lidded plastic container can help.

What To Do If You Find Spiders In Your Bird Feeder

staff@housedigest.com (Heather Ayer) — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Bird watching in the comfort of your yard is a wonderful thing. Feeders are great for attracting feathered friends, but you might find spiders in them.

Turn Breath Mints Into An Unexpected Solution For Your Stinky Fridge

staff@housedigest.com (Lindsay Donaldson) — Mon, 04 May 2026 01:30:00 +0000

One unexpected kitchen hack uses a small everyday item to help reduce fridge smells, with results that raise interesting questions about what actually works.

Ditch Boring Kitchen Towels For A Versatile Handmade Solution

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Merriss) — Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Fashion meets function with this fun DIY sewing project. It will help cooks ensure that they always have a towel at hand instead of on the kitchen counter.

The First Thing To Declutter From A Storage Unit

staff@housedigest.com (Nala Ortiz) — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:40:00 +0000

Items in storage units can pile up easily, but if you want to cut down, this category of item is best to sort through and thin out before anything else.

Turn Vintage Dish Towels Into An Upcycled Storage Solution

staff@housedigest.com (Amy Horton) — Sat, 02 May 2026 12:40:00 +0000

Not only will you never throw another dish towel away after you see this adorable upcycle, but you'll likely start buying more to add to your collection.

The Thing You Should Never Use When Washing Towels (It's Not Fabric Softener)

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Merriss) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

If your towels smell musty, damp, or like mildew, avoid using this common quick fix product as a way to freshen them up and disguise the odor.

Why There's Simply No Need For Magic Erasers Anymore

staff@housedigest.com (Patti Kaz) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0000

Magic Erasers can remove tough stains quickly, but they have numerous drawbacks. With many safer alternatives, there's just no need for them anymore.

Why There's Simply No Need For Paper Towels Anymore

staff@housedigest.com (Selena Ivette Rodriguez) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Traditional kitchen paper towels may be convenient, but their single-use nature doesn't make them very sustainable. Here's why (and how) you should swap them.

The Cleaning Tool Everyone Had In The 1860s Is Now The Ultimate Thrift Store Find

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000

People in the mid-1800s cleaned by hand, and they crafted tools to help. Often, the implements like this one for floor cleaning are surprisingly beautiful.

The Best Spring Cleaning Checklist For The Kitchen, According To The Pros

staff@housedigest.com (Andrea Crowley-Hughes) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Spring is here, which means it's deep cleaning season. House Digest consulted cleaning experts to learn how to create the perfect checklist.

Turn An Old Bath Towel Into An Eco-Friendly Paper Towel Alternative

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Want to save old bath towels from the landfill? All you need is a pair of scissors, a few snaps, and a sewing machine to transform them into un-paper towels.