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  • person cleaning home

    13 Cleaning Habits That Do More Harm To Your House Than Good

    Your daily cleaning habits, whether involving vacuuming or doing the dishes, may actually damage parts of your home or shorten the lifespan of your appliances.

    By Christy Rae Ammons 6 days ago Read More
  • An unlit wood burning stove in a minimalist living room with a basket of firewood beside it..

    Common Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A Fire In Your Wood-Burning Stove

    Few devices beat a wood-burning stove for coziness. However, you need to make sure you're starting the fire correctly to avoid health problems or house damage.

    By Ana Markosi 6 days ago Read More
  • A large bag of Epsom salt and gallon of distilled white vinegar sit on a washing machine surrounded with towels

    Epsom Salt Vs Vinegar: This DIY Laundry Additive Made Our Clothes Soft, Bright, And Odor-Free

    We compared two hacks for softer, odor-free laundry. We added Epsom salt to one load and vinegar to another with clear results on which came out better.

    By Emily Ray 6 days ago Read More
  • A person wearing gloves and cleaning the stove with a blue cloth

    The Budget-Friendly Accessory That Keeps The Gap Between Your Stove & Countertop Clean

    Is that gap between your stove and countertop causing you stress every time you need to clean it? Here's a quick solution to fix that problem for good.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 6 days ago Read More
  • A grill sits in a snowy backyard

    How To Clean & Prepare Your Grill For Outdoor Storage During Winter

    During the winter, it's easy to forget about properly cleaning and storing your grill. Here's how you should do it (and what might happen if you don't!).

    By Ellen Merriss 6 days ago Read More
  • Person sorting items into different recycling bins

    Make Trash Disposal Easier With This Free Perk At Most Home Improvement Stores

    Proper trash disposal can be a time consuming endeavor when it comes to sorting and getting rid of certain items. Here's how home improvement stores can help.

    By Meg Jernigan 6 days ago Read More
  • peeling backing off adhesive hook for wall

    Save Your Walls From The Destruction Of Adhesive Hooks With A Clever Hack

    Wall scars and damaged paint from adhesive hooks? You only need one common item you probably already have to fix the mess — no magic required.

    By Patti Kaz 6 days ago Read More
  • spreading de-icing salt on snow and ice

    Why You May Want To Reconsider Using De-Icing Salt On Your Deck

    During winter, snow and ice removal is essential for safety. Rock salt is the most common method, but you may not want to use this chemical on your deck.

    By Patti Kaz 7 days ago Read More
  • A plow removes snow from a residential street.

    Avoid Getting Plowed Into Your Driveway With A Clever Snow Shoveling Trick

    It may take extra work, but this smart shoveling step can help you avoid getting trapped in by a snow mound in your driveway the next time the plow goes by.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 7 days ago Read More
  • person pouring boiling water down the drain with a pot

    Put Down The Boiling Water! Here's Why This Kitchen Sink Hack Is A Mistake

    You may be tempted to pour a pot of boiling water down the drain to clear a clog, but doing so can create damage that could be costly to repair.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 7 days ago Read More
  • A woman sits beside a radiator holding a mug in her hands.

    3 Tips For Hotter Radiators That Heat Up Faster During Winter

    Radiator struggling to heat your living room this winter? It may need some maintenance. Exactly what you need to do depends on what's causing the slow heating.

    By Megan Newton 7 days ago Read More
  • The sun sets in my wooded backyard

    Give Your Home A Fresh Holiday Scent Using An Item Already Sitting In Your Yard

    If you have guests coming over for the holidays, you'll want your home to smell nice. Take things to the next level with this DIY scented project.

    By Emily Ray 8 days ago Read More
  • Cleaning supplies in basket on chair, with Christmas tree in background

    9 Overlooked Areas To Deep Clean Before The Holidays

    With the holidays coming up, these are the most important and unexpected areas of the house to deep clean, to keep you and your guests healthy and happy.

    By Camille Moore 8 days ago Read More
  • Man looking in basket of countertop fryer in kitchen

    The Kitchen Essential That Can Eliminate Fried Food Odors After You Cook

    Say goodbye to lingering fried food odors. Repurpose this kitchen essential as a handy deodorizer to put near your cooking station and keep it smelling fresh.

    By Jason Rochlin 8 days ago Read More
  • Blue snow shovel filled with snow on a brick walkway

    The Forgotten Kitchen Liquid That Makes Shoveling Snow So Much Easier

    Shoveling the snow off your driveway and paths can be a tiresome chore unless you head to your kitchen cabinet and grab a product to make it easier.

    By Meg Jernigan 8 days ago Read More
  • A person wearing purple gloves, wiping kitchen cabinets with a cloth

    Say Goodbye To Built-Up Grease On Kitchen Cabinets With One Easy, Affordable Solution

    Getting that built-up grease off your kitchen cabinets can be a chore unless you go and grab an affordable cleaning solution that will make it a breeze.

    By Katie Barton 8 days ago Read More
  • Dinner party with Christmas lights, woman holding a pan with roasted turkey, two men and two women sitting at a festive table

    10 Hosting Tips To Keep Your Holiday Gatherings Organized & Stress-Free

    From party-planning prep work to serving food and cleanup, here are ways to ensure everything goes smoothly while you're entertaining your holiday guests.

    By Lisa Bonham 8 days ago Read More
  • Close up of green dish soap in a bottle with yellow cap

    8 Smart Ways You Should Be Using Dish Soap To Clean Your Bathroom

    Sometimes the best household cleaners are the simplest. Dish soap isn't only for washing up in the kitchen; it works well for these bathroom chores, too.

    By Magdalena Becker 8 days ago Read More
  • Three trash cans in front of a house.

    The Simple Trash Can Tip That Helps Keep Clutter Out Of Your Home

    No one likes to do more cleaning than they have to. This simple trash can tip can help you keep clutter out of your home rather than cleaning it later.

    By Buffy Naillon 9 days ago Read More
  • Woman sitting with eyes closed, smelling the room

    Give Your House A Fresh Smell With A Natural Solution That's Easy To Do

    If you're tired of the fresh smell leaving your home just a few hours after cleaning, there's a way to help it linger by using this smart, DIY solution.

    By Yvonne Glasgow 9 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a shiny hardwood floor with a blurred living room in the background

    The Simple Cleaning Trick That'll Bring Your Hardwood Floors Back To Life

    Hardwood flooring can lose its luster over time, but a simple change in your routine can restore a smooth, refreshed finish without professional tools.

    By Nevena Radulovic 10 days ago Read More
  • Woman cleaning glass table with microfiber cloth

    8 Ways This Lesser-Known Ingredient Can Affordably Clean Your Home

    Because this natural additive is a by-product of the soap-making process, it can clean and polish multiple surfaces in your home. And it’s not expensive.

    By Barb Hudson 10 days ago Read More
  • Man shoveling snow during heavy winter weather

    'Total Lifesaver': Woman's Clever Snow-Removal Hack Is Perfect For Dog Owners

    Ditch the shovel, and grab a tarp to try this simple hack that clever dog owners love to use for quick snow removal when their pets need to potty.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 10 days ago Read More
  • A clogged bathroom sink drain.

    8 Handy Tools To Unclog Sinks Without Using Chemicals

    The chemicals in liquid drain cleaners can damage your pipes and release toxic fumes. Manual tools are gentler on you and your home's fixtures and hardware.

    By Jennifer Farrington 10 days ago Read More
  • A woman stands in front of a closet thinking about what to remove.

    The Trick To Making A Guest Closet Feel More Welcoming

    Having people stay? You want to do all you can to make it a pleasant experience. The closet they'll use is an area often overlooked by hosting homeowners.

    By Kimberley Spinney 10 days ago Read More
  • Man sitting on a couch with his dog in an apartment

    13 Renter-Friendly Ways To Prevent Mold In Your Apartment

    Exposure to mold can cause health problems, so it is crucial to take tackling them seriously and have their growth under control, even when renting.

    By Shelley Frost 11 days ago Read More
  • Hands holding a vintage glass snowflake shaped ornament

    How To Clean & Store Heirloom Glass Christmas Ornaments So They Last For Years

    You should take care to protect heirloom glass Christmas ornaments. Here's how to clean and store them so they don't break or get ruined from outside factors.

    By Kristeen Cherney 11 days ago Read More
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