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  • wax paper being rolled out by two hands onto a wooden counter
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    Think Twice Before Putting Wax Paper In Your Oven. Here's Why

    Wax paper is a useful kitchen tool that can make food prep easier. But should you put wax paper in your oven? Before you do, you should read this.

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  • Clean bathroom with wicker decorations visible
    By Charlotte D. Miller 8 months ago

    The Bathroom Rice Hack That Gets Rid Of Odors (Better Than A Scented Candle)

    How can rice get rid of bad bathroom odors? This interesting TikTok hack shows how you can use rice to eliminate bad smells even better than a scented candle.

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  • Grass stains on white pants
    By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

    Banish Grass Stains From Clothing Using Items You Already Have In The House

    Grass stains on clothes are tough to treat, but you may be able to banish them without an extra trip to the grocery store if you have these household items.

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  • Female hand removing the cutlery basket from a dishwasher
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    Why People Are Putting Aluminum Foil In Their Dishwasher (& Should You Try It?)

    If you see someone putting a ball of aluminum foil into their dishwasher, there's a reason. But is it a cleaning hack that you should try? Here's what to know.

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  • White pillow with yellow, brown stains
    By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

    Gross Pillow Stains Are No Match For An Unexpected Shaving Cream Trick

    Yellow pillow stains are so unsightly. But if you don't have the right cleaners on hand, you may be able to fix this gross issue with a shaving cream hack.

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  • White woman wearing yellow gloves holding blue rag holding back gross smell while cleaning toilet in disgust
    By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

    Can This Easy Coffee Grounds Hack Really Fight Smelly Bathroom Odors?

    This easy hack uses coffee grounds to fight smelly bathroom odors. But, there are some things you should know before you try it: like if it's even effective.

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  • Brown recluse spider walking across a pair of jeans
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    Brown Recluse Spiders Stand No Chance Against One Easy DIY Vinegar Solution

    Brown recluse spiders are one of the most venomous spiders in the U.S., but you don't need to fear them if you can make this easy DIY vinegar-based solution.

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  • A bucket with cleaning supplies next to shower
    By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

    Clean Your Shower In Record Time Using An Easy Mop Trick

    If you need to clean your shower as quickly as possible, consider this cleaning trick. All you need is a mop and a few minutes to get the job done.

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  • woman's hand removing lint from dryer trap
    By Janine Frank 8 months ago

    The Clever Paper Towel Hack That Makes Cleaning Your Lint Trap A Breeze

    The lint trap of your dryer is one of the biggest fire risks in your house. How can you clean out its deepest recesses? This clever hack will make it easy.

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  • Siding before its cleaned
    By Charlotte D. Miller 8 months ago

    The Easy Trick To Cleaning Siding Without A Pressure Washer

    Cleaning your siding can be done pretty easily with a pressure washer, but there are some pitfalls to that approach. Here's a safer method to do it.

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  • Someone wearing a yellow glove is spraying a spray bottle on a moldy white wall.
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    Treat Mold Around The House Using An All-Natural Kitchen Staple

    If you've got mold in those moist areas around your home like your bathroom or kitchen, there is an all-natural household staple that can treat the problem.

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  • Measuring cinnamon powder and sticks
    By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

    Keep Mice Out Of Your Kitchen With A Little-Known Cinnamon Hack

    Mice love kitchens, because they're warm with ample access to food and water. However, there's a hack you can use to deter these rodents that involves cinnamon.

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  • wiping down oven door
    By Charlotte D. Miller 8 months ago

    Why You Should Grab Some Aluminum Foil The Next Time You Need To Clean Your Oven

    The oven is one of the worst things to clean with grease, grime, and burnt food. But this aluminum foil cleaning hack might get the job done without chemicals.

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  • woman washing lemon in kitchen sink
    By Janine Frank 8 months ago

    The Lemon Hack That'll Bring Shine Back To Your Dirty Sink In An Instant

    Is your kitchen sink dirty, dull, or a little bit icky? You can use this clever lemon hack to restore shine. We tried it ourselves and these are the results.

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  • Person cleaning shower door
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    Hard Water Stains Don't Stand A Chance Against One Little-Known Cleaning Hack

    Hard water stains, like limescale or soap scum, are the bane of the bathroom. Thankfully, one of your favorite bathroom items will wipe them right away.

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  • zoomed in bed bug
    By Jason Rochlin 8 months ago

    Here's How Bed Bugs Snuck Into Your Home (& What To Do About It)

    If you've got a bed bug problem, you may wonder how the annoying pests ended up in your home in the first place and how to get rid of them. Here's what to know.

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  • colorful kids playroom
    By Erika Dale 8 months ago

    The Playroom Storage Hack That Keeps Everything Neat And Organized

    An organized playroom doesn't have to be a wistful dream with this storage hack that will keep your kids' toys, games, and items completely organized.

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  • toilet paper, garlic in fridge
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    Can You Really Fix A Smelly Fridge With A Single Roll Of Toilet Paper?

    Is a roll of toilet paper a cure-all for stinky odors from the pungent foods in your refrigerator? Before you get started, let's analyze if this actually works.

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  • broken chandelier on table
    By Jillian Chapman 8 months ago

    Signs Your Beautiful Chandelier Might Fall And Shatter On You (& How To Prevent It)

    A chandelier is a focal point in any dining room and an elegant lighting choice. But if you see these signs, it could fall and shatter. You can prevent that.

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  • Shower head with water on
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    The Unexpected Kitchen Tool That Makes Cleaning Your Shower A Breeze

    It's easy to let your shower get dirty when you only think about the mess while you're showering. Here's a solution that takes that exact problem into account.

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  • Fingers super glued together
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    Remove Super Glue From Skin And Surfaces With A Versatile Household Mainstay

    The design of a super glue container should prevent accidents, but we all know how that goes. Here's the medicine cabinet staple that will fix your fingers.

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  • tangled orange extension cord
    By Erika Dale 8 months ago

    The Best Way To Store & Organize Extension Cords Without The Tangled Mess

    Stop winding an extension cord around your palm and elbow like a maniac. There's a professional method to this madness that will save you countless hours.

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  • greasy burn mess ceramic pan
    By Andrew Smith 8 months ago

    How To Clean Burned Oil Off Ceramic Pans

    Grease, fats, and oil can burn and create a huge, annoying mess on ceramic pans. In order to clean them properly, you'll need to follow these instructions.

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  • iron and starched folded clothes
    By Cynthia Myers 8 months ago

    How To Make Liquid Starch Without Cornstarch

    If you need liquid laundry starch but don't have it or any cornstarch lying around, you can use one of these four homemade starch recipes instead.

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  • nike air max sneakers feet
    By Steffani Cameron 8 months ago

    How To Clean Nike Air Max Sneakers

    If you have a pair of Nike Air Max sneakers, you probably want to keep those shoes in the best possible shape. Here's how to clean them and keep them that way.

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  • corroded galvanized metal
    By Deane Biermeier 9 months ago

    What Stops Salt Corrosion On Aluminum?

    If salt exposure is corroding your aluminum tools or items, there are ways you can stop it and prevent it from happening in the first place.

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  • By Mary Ylisela 9 months ago

    How To Un-Yellow Jordans

    If you're wanting to get your old yellowed Jordans back to the crisp white state you remember them in, here's a clever hack to do it.

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