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  • black cat on an oriental rug under dining room table
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 5 months ago

    The One Type Of Rug Pet Owners Should Definitely Avoid (& What To Get Instead)

    In the market for a new rug? If you're a pet owner, you might want to avoid this particular style of rug to help yourself maintain a cleaner home.

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  • kitchen in the foreground, with living room in the background featuring a wood floor, tan leather sofa, area rug, a purple plant, green tree, and brown dog in front of tall glass french doors
    By Erika Dale 5 months ago

    Softwood Flooring: How Care & Maintenance Differs From Hardwood

    If you've got softwood flooring, there are special elements of care and maintenance to keep in mind compared to typical hardwood floors. Here's what to know.

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  • Young woman sneezing in home near plants and cat
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 5 months ago

    Simple Ways To Allergy-Proof Your Home

    Even without pets in your house, indoor allergies can create frustrating problems in some households. Here are our tips for reducing allergens at home.

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  • Couple cleaning their home kitchen
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 5 months ago

    The Art Of Scurryfunge: Fast Cleaning Tips For Surprise Guests

    When you don't have time to prepare your home for guests, scurryfunge comes to the rescue. Here's how to use this cleaning technique before they arrive.

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  • two people packing boxes for move
    By Charlotte D. Miller 5 months ago

    Moving Checklist: Declutter These Collections Before You Pack

    If you've got a move coming up, the decluttering and organization process needs to start right away. A moving checklist like this can help you prioritize.

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  • hand with an orange rubber glove using a blue microfiber cloth to clean a stainless steel range front
    By Erika Dale 5 months ago

    The Bar Keepers Friend Solution That Brings Stainless Steel Appliances Back To Life

    You already know how great a bottle of good ol' BKF is. But did you know that they have a specific product designed for stainless steel? Here's the scoop.

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  • Person cleaning gas grill grates with a scrub brush
    By Jeremy Anderberg 5 months ago

    11 Grill Cleaning Tips & Tricks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

    Don't let your prized grill rot and rust. There are many small things you can do to keep it safe, make it last, and even make your food tastier in the process.

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  • pillow with yellow staining
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 5 months ago

    The DIY Vinegar Solution That Breathes New Life Into Yellow-Stained Pillows

    If people are telling you to mix vinegar & baking soda to un-yellow your pillow, get your advice somewhere else. Here's what you should do instead.

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  • non-stick pan and spatula
    By Charlotte D. Miller 5 months ago

    How To Make Your Non-Stick Pans Last Longer

    If you want those non-stick pans to last a long time, whether they're coated with ceramic or Teflon, you need to know how to care for them the right way.

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  • A hand holding a can of WD-40
    By Kristeen Cherney 5 months ago

    Handy Ways To Use A Can Of WD-40 In Your Yard And Garden

    You probably have a can of WD-40 gathering dust as it awaits its next squeaky door hinge, but you can use it in a lot of neat ways in your garden & home.

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  • woman with black hair holding a blank picture frame while two black blank picture frames are mounted behind her. she's sitting in a beige living room with plants nearby
    By Jason Rochlin 5 months ago

    Turn Dollar Tree Photo Frames Into The Best Spice Organizer For Your Kitchen

    Could it be that the best spice organizer ever comes from Dollar Tree photo frames? This simple hack could help you get your herbs and spices in order.

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  • close up of dull, scratched hardwood floor
    By Jillian Chapman 6 months ago

    Why Your Hardwood Floors Look Dull Even After Cleaning Them

    Everyone wants hardwood floors that shine like they're brand new. But if yours are sad and dull, even after cleaning them, you could be making a big mistake.

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  • hand cleaning shower tracks with a paper towel
    By Charlotte D. Miller 6 months ago

    Bring Shine Back To Your Grimy Shower Tracks With An Easy & Affordable Cleaning Hack

    The tracks of your shower can easily fall victim to grime, mildew, and mold. If you want them shiny and clean, this easy hack only requires a household staple.

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  • close up of clogged drain
    By Jillian Chapman 6 months ago

    Use This Unexpected Medicine Cabinet Staple To Unclog Your Drains In A Pinch

    That drained clog might not be a problem if you have this staple from your medicine cabinet on hand. Find out if this cleaning hack can unclog your pipes.

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  • A green-gloved hand holding a bottle of white vinegar
    By Kristeen Cherney 6 months ago

    Common Laundry Stains That Can Be Fixed With A Little Bit Of Vinegar

    Stained clothing can ruin our favorite outfits, but if you've got vinegar in the house, then you've got a great way to fix common laundry stains ready to go.

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  • Hand cleaning glass stovetop with cloth
    By Charlotte D. Miller 6 months ago

    The All-Natural Cleaner Your Dirty Glass Stovetop Needs Is Already In Your Kitchen

    You may love your glass stovetop, but it does tend to get dirty and grimy. But there's an all-natural cleaner available that's likely in your kitchen right now.

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  • Cluttered kitchen counter with bowls, utensils, cleaning supplies, pots, pans everywhere
    By Charlotte D. Miller 6 months ago

    Unclutter Your Kitchen With A DIY Solution Using Dollar Tree Wood Trays

    If your kitchen counters are way too cluttered, this TikTok DIY offers a storage solution. All you need are some wood trays and other items from Dollar Tree.

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  • limescale residue on a faucet
    By Charlotte D. Miller 6 months ago

    Use A Common Kitchen Staple To Easily Remove Water Stains

    Water stains are a curse for people who love shiny stainless steel faucets and fixtures. But with this common kitchen staple, cleaning them couldn't be easier.

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  • Hands replacing air vent after it's been cleaned
    By Charlotte D. Miller 6 months ago

    Revive Your Yellowing Air Vents With A Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning Hack

    Don't give up on your ugly, yellowed air vents. There's an easy solution sitting in your medicine cabinet, and the only other ingredient needed is sunlight.

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  • granite countertop and island in a brown kitchen
    By Brandy Eaklor 6 months ago

    Maintenance Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Granite Countertops

    If you've got granite countertops, you know that taking care properly of them is important. But you could be making these common mistakes without knowing it.

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  • Hard water stains on glass shower door
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 6 months ago

    Easily Remove Hard Water Stains From Glass Using An Unexpected Bathroom Staple

    If you're dealing with hard water stains on your shower doors, mirrors, or even your glass windows, this bathroom staple could be an unexpected cleaning hack.

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  • Home basement with doorway and stairs
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 6 months ago

    Get Rid Of Funky Basement Odors With An Easy Coffee Grounds Trick

    Need a way to use up all those old coffee grounds? Well, if you have a basement that smells kinda funky, this easy hack might be exactly what you need.

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  • person cutting packing tape with scissors
    By Charlotte D. Miller 6 months ago

    The Kitchen Ingredient That Will Fix Your Sticky Scissors

    Don't give up on your favorite pair of scissors just because the blades have gotten annoyingly sticky. One of your favorite pantry & cleaning go-tos will help.

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  • glass shower door with limescale and shower head and other supplies in the background
    By Jillian Chapman 6 months ago

    The Unexpected Potato Hack Your Dirty Shower Has Been Missing

    It may sound ludicrous, but using a potato is an effective cleaning hack for a dirty shower. Grab this root vegetable and head to your bathroom to get started.

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  • A luxurious bathroom includes a clean countertop with two sinks and a glass shower.
    By Jason Rochlin 6 months ago

    The Bathroom Countertop Storage Solution That Comes From A Kitchen Essential

    If you're looking for a simple hack to get more bathroom counter storage, your organization solution could be in an unlikely place: your kitchen.

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  • A yellow-gloved hand is wiping the rubber gasket around the opening of a front-loaded washing machine.
    By Holly Gates 6 months ago

    Get The Inside Of Your Washer Sparkling Clean With A Handy Household Essential

    Your washer might look clean on the inside, but the bacteria growing in there is ... well, anything but. Here's how one bathroom item will sterilize it.

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  • A set of outdoor patio furniture is shown to be rusted and covered with spider webs.
    By Jason Rochlin 6 months ago

    Bring Shine Back To Rusted Patio Furniture With An All-Natural Household Staple

    Want to restore the shine back to your old rusted patio furniture? You might be able to do that with a common household product that's safe and natural to use.

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