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  • mouse face peeping out of wall hole

    The Citrusy Essential Oil That'll Send Mice Running Away From Your Home

    If you've got a mouse problem in your home, before calling an exterminator, try repelling mice with this lovely-smelling essential oil that they hate.

    By Rachelle Dragani 1 month ago Read More
  • Close-up of a can of WD-40

    Remove Shoe Scuff Marks From Your Walls In A Breeze Using WD-40

    Tired of those unsightly shoe marks on your walls? Grab a can of WD-40 and a clean cloth to remove them in a flash — no hard scrubbing needed.

    By Nevena Radulovic 1 month ago Read More
  • Close up of person holding back panel of zipper on jacket.

    The Clever & Affordable Hack That Can Fix The Stuck Zipper On Your Jacket

    You don't need to go out of your way to fix that stubborn zipper — the secret ingredient is one you already have plenty of at home, and it works like a charm.

    By Yvonne Glasgow 1 month ago Read More
  • A woman happily smelling laundry

    14 Ways To Use OdoBan Around Your Home To Get Rid Of Pungent Odors

    OdoBan is known for its ability to eliminate strong smells. From your kitchen to your pet areas, it can be used effectively to make your home odor-free.

    By Melanie Hammontree 1 month ago Read More
  • Cleaning supplies cluttered under the cabinet.

    Declutter All The Cleaning Supplies In Your Cabinet With A Dollar Tree Solution

    Dollar Tree has many under-the-sink organizational solutions. Often, we're so preoccupied with clever hacks that we walk past the ready-to-use storage items.

    By Jennifer Farrington 1 month ago Read More
  • A person walking across a surface spread with anti-ice salt

    Types Of Winter Salt To Avoid Using And Safer Alternatives For Plants

    To keep your walkways free from snow and ice, no doubt you're in the habit of using winter salt, but do you know which one to avoid to protect your plants?

    By Baylee Bunce 1 month ago Read More
  • Rusty cast iron skillet on a black surface

    8 DIY Solutions For Removing Rust From A Cast Iron

    Don't toss out a cast iron skillet because you spot a few rust spots; they can be removed with several household products, from a condiment to a food covering.

    By Barb Hudson 1 month ago Read More
  • Woman holding a stack of four folded towels

    11 Useful Ways To Repurpose Old Towels For Cleaning

    Old, worn-out towels can still have a second life, as your too-scratchy, too-thin, or too-stained linens actually make great cleaning assistants.

    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago Read More
  • A jug of vinegar, an empty jar, a measuring cup, and cinnamon sticks sit on a kitchen counter.

    Can Cinnamon And Vinegar Banish Pet Odors? We Tested This Hack On A Three-Pup Household

    We tested a cleaning hack to get rid of pet odors in a three-dog household. Check out the process and our final determination: Was it up to snuff?

    By Lindsay Donaldson 1 month ago Read More
  • Person taking bag out of kitchen trash can

    The Clever Solution That Leaves Your Trash Can Smelling Clean & Fresh

    We’ve all walked into our kitchen only to get a whiff of stinky trash. This simple and affordable solution will leave your home smelling clean as a whistle.

    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago Read More
  • Man crouching in front of fireplace with mesh screen

    The Affordable Tool That Can Easily Clean Your Fireplace Mesh Screen

    Soot and ash builds up quickly on fireplace screens, but cleaning all those mesh pockets can be a real pain. This simple handheld tool makes dusting a breeze.

    By Catherine Nyorani 1 month ago Read More
  • White kitchen with black and stainless gas stove.

    The Common Cleaning Tool That Makes Cleaning Between The Stove And Counter Easier

    That hard-to-clean, sometimes smelly, gap between your stove and counter can be a pain. Here's a common cleaning tool that can get the job done.

    By Meg Jernigan 1 month ago Read More
  • Close up of a person setting a timer on blue alarm clock

    Forget About Using The Weekend To Clean And Instead Follow This 20-Minute Rule

    If your weekends are filled with a multitude of cleaning chores, here's a clever way to get on top of all these tasks during the week, leaving your weekend free

    By Magdalena Becker 2 months ago Read More
  • Gloved hands place plastic bottles and jugs in a blue bin.

    Don't Throw Away Plastic Bottles: Use Them For Clever Shoe Storage

    Eco-friendly and virtually free, this hack is a great way to save reuse plastic bottles for organizing multiple sets of shoes in a streamlined storage space.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 2 months ago Read More
  • A traditional mop and bucket are used to clean hardwood floors in a largely brick apartment space.

    The Mopping Habit That Will Keep Your Home Clean And Tidy

    Keeping your house clean can be a major exhausting chore. If you adopt this habit of mopping, you can keep your floors clean with far less effort.

    By Jason Rochlin 2 months ago Read More
  • Clumpin baking soda being used to clean a sink

    This Pro Hack Keeps Powdered Cleaners From Clumping—and Makes Sprinkling Easy

    This hack is super easy and effective at keeping humidity, which causes that annoying clumping, out of your favorite powdered cleaning product.

    By Catherine Nyorani 2 months ago Read More
  • A hand with a tool trying to undo a rusty bolt on the side of a house

    Remove Rust From Bolts Without Taking Them Out Using A Tool You Already Own

    If you notice rust buildup on some of the bolts around your house and garage, there's an easy way to clean them without having to pry them out.

    By Brooke Dougherty 2 months ago Read More
  • Woman wearing gloves cleaning oven with a sponge

    How To Clean Your Oven With Dish Soap And Eliminate Stubborn Grease

    Ovens can get disgustingly dirty sometimes, but that doesn't mean you need harsh chemicals to clean them. A bit of dish soap can do the trick.

    By Ana Markosi 2 months ago Read More
  • person pouring baking soda into toilet

    All The Ways To Clean Your Bathroom With Hydrogen Peroxide & Baking Soda

    The bathroom can be tough to keep pristine, but an unexpected duo may simplify some of the hardest spots without requiring specialty cleaners.

    By Megan Newton 2 months ago Read More
  • Fighting kitchen stains: effective methods showcasing various ways to tackle stubborn stains on the kitchen stove.

    Forget Scrubbing: This One Household Staple Melts Away Kitchen Grease Splatters

    The longer grease messes sit, the more likely they are to attract debris and become buildup. Luckily, this popular product cuts through grease splatter.

    By Francisca Tinoco 2 months ago Read More
  • Someone neatly packing a suitcase ready to go on vacation

    14 Things People With Organized Homes Always Tidy Up Before Leaving For Vacation

    Heading off on vacation can be so exciting that it's easy forget the basics. People with organized homes always find time to clean these areas before they go.

    By Emily Kammerlohr 2 months ago Read More
  • glass shower with white limescale residue

    Once You Try These Viral Glass Shower Cleaning Hacks, You'll Never Go Back

    Glass shower doors can quickly look filthy, but there are easy ways to remedy this. From dryer sheets to dish sponges, here's how to get them sparkling.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • Close up of hot hair tools

    The Bathroom Item That Removes Buildup From Hot Hair-Styling Tools

    Heat styling tools often get sticky from hair spray, oils, and other products. A soapy cleaning solution with the addition of a bathroom item removes the gunk.

    By Magdalena Becker 2 months ago Read More
  • Hand touching a foggy bathroom mirror

    The Clever Toothpaste Hack That Prevents Bathroom Mirrors From Fogging Up

    The thick film of toothpaste may be the key to aiding you in preventing those foggy bathroom mirrors, but there are a couple of precautions to be aware of.

    By Kristeen Cherney 2 months ago Read More
  • pouring olive oil from jug

    Why You Should Reach For Cooking Oil When Tackling Wood Cabinets

    Cooking oil is the secret ingredient to keeping the greasy dirt buildup off your wood kitchen cabinets. Here's why and how to clean with it.

    By Catherine Nyorani 2 months ago Read More
  • 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 2 months 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 2 months ago Read More
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