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  • Washing machine full with colorful towels
    By Charlotte D. Miller 4 months ago

    Which Washer & Dryer Settings To Use For Maximum Softness

    Tired of stiff and scratchy clothes? You're probably using your laundry machines the wrong way. Here are some tips to optimize your clothes washing & drying.

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  • rusty cast iron skillet up close on a wooden table
    By Holly Gates 4 months ago

    5 Ways You're Ruining Your Cast Iron Pans

    If you struggle with your cast iron skillets in the kitchen, it may be because you're ruining your beloved pans by making one of these five mistakes.

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  • open bathroom drawer filled with an overflowing, cluttered mess of bathroom essentials
    By Erika Dale 4 months ago

    Organize Cluttered Bathroom Drawers By Repurposing A Common Kitchen Essential

    Don't give up on organizing all your bathroom essentials. There's a shockingly easy (and cheap!) way to get everything organized right in the top drawer.

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  • Hand holding scoop of laundry detergent near washing machine
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 4 months ago

    Signs You're Using The Wrong Amount Of Detergent When Doing Laundry

    You could be using the wrong amount of laundry detergent when you're washing your clothes. If you see any of these signs, you're using too much or too little.

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  • hand putting plastic container in the microwave
    By Janine Frank 4 months ago

    Clean Up Your Home By Throwing Out These 9 Toxic Household Items

    We all want our home to be a clean, safe place. However, these common household items could potentially be toxic, and you may want to throw them out.

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  • A row of Pine-Sol bottles on store shelves
    By Holly Gates 4 months ago

    Make Your Own Homemade Pine-Sol Using Safe, Non-Toxic Ingredients

    If you love the power of Pine-Sol, keep that scent evergreen in a natural way with a homemade solution that uses safe, nontoxic ingredients to clean your home.

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  • close up of plug-in air freshener with orange liquid
    By Jillian Chapman 4 months ago

    Are Your Air Fresheners Emitting Toxic Chemicals?

    If you smell something gross, you may reach for the air freshener, whether it's a spray or a plug-in. But are those air fresheners emitting toxins into the air?

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  • dehumidifier in window
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 4 months ago

    How Your Dehumidifier May Be Harming Your Health

    A lot of people love their dehumidifier, but there might be a few health concerns that you need to know about. Here's what you should know.

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  • Woman consulting cleaner's ingredients list on smartphone
    By Ron Baker 4 months ago

    Hidden Toxins In Everyday Cleaning Products

    Many prefer to avoid toxins in the cleaning supplies used in their homes everyday, but there are some hidden chemicals you may not know, even in green products.

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  • floating bathroom sink
    By Charlotte D. Miller 4 months ago

    Turn Your Floating Sink Into The Most Stylish Vanity With This IKEA Hack

    If you have a floating sink and you hate the look or just really wish you had more storage space, this IKEA hack can create a stylish, new vanity in no time.

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  • hand holding a can of WD-40 in a store aisle with more of the same product on the shelf behind it
    By Erika Dale 4 months ago

    Why You Should Add WD-40 To Your Grout Cleaning Routine

    Stop using a ratty old toothbrush or buying weird new products to make your grout cleaning easier. All you need is a can of WD-40 and a sponge.

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  • cleaning product aisle in store
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 4 months ago

    Household Cleaning Products You Don't Really Need (And What To Use Instead)

    There are so many cleaning products to choose from, but the truth is that you don't actually need all of them. In fact, there are great alternatives out there.

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  • Close-up photo of folded white bath towels
    By Charlotte D. Miller 5 months ago

    Use Tension Rods To Create A Clever Towel Storage Solution For Small Bathrooms

    Grab some tension rods, and you've got the solution for towel storage in your bathroom, even if it's a relatively small space. This hack can keep you organized.

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  • Person shoveling snow from driveway
    By Charlotte D. Miller 5 months ago

    One Place You're Forgetting To Remove Snow (& It Could Cause Major Problems)

    Snow is falling, and you've got the shovel or snowblower out and ready to clear the walkways. But most people forget to remove snow from this dangerous spot.

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  • woman's arm pulling a cream sweater out of a white washing machine and placing it into a woven laundry basket
    By Erika Dale 5 months ago

    The Handy Pull-Out Shelf That Makes Laundry Even Easier

    Laundry is an arduous but necessary duty, but what if you had a pull-out shelf installed to make folding, drying, loading, and unloading an easier process?

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  • stack of white ceramic dinner plates with a setting of four pieces of silverware on top and surrounded by stacks of bowls, other plates, and mugs
    By Erika Dale 5 months ago

    Bring Life Back To Scratched Dishware With A Cleaning Staple You Already Own

    Don't throw out those dishes! Even if they're scuffed and scratched, one cleaning cabinet staple will rub them right off, making them look good as new.

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  • Person touching the handle on a stainless steel refrigerator
    By Kristeen Cherney 5 months ago

    The 7 Best Ways To Clean Stainless Steel To Keep Your Appliances Sparkling

    There are multiple ways to clean stainless steel appliances, whether you use a cleaner or a more natural method. Regardless, you can get the job done easily.

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  • black nonstick cookware sauté pan sitting on stove eye
    By Jillian Chapman 5 months ago

    How Toxic Is Non-Stick Cookware? (Really)

    Non-stick cookware is convenient. But is it toxic? Some companies claim they've removed dangerous chemicals from their pots and pans, but the truth is murky.

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  • A box filled with neutral-colored cleaning supplies in front of a beige slated door.
    By Holly Gates 5 months ago

    Yes, Fragrances Are Toxic: How To Clean Green (& Why It's Worth It For Your Home)

    That nice "clean" smell you love is doing terrible things to your body. Here's why science says you should ditch the chemical fragrance and clean green.

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  • hand pulling open a roll-out trash can in dark kitchen cabinets
    By Erika Dale 5 months ago

    The Gross Downside Of Pull-Out Cabinet Trash Bins

    More and more house are being designed with pull-out trash bins. It's a nifty design, and seems like the perfect solution ... until you look deeper.

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  • A line-up of generic cleaning products, all containing stickers indicating they are hazardous.
    By Holly Gates 5 months ago

    5 Common Cleaning Products That Are Terrible For Your Health

    Ever worried about what chemicals might be in your cleaning products? Well, we've got bad news. These cleaners & polishes are more toxic than you think.

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  • rows of reusable water bottles on a shelf
    By Charlotte D. Miller 5 months ago

    The Dollar Tree Storage Hack To Keep Your Water Bottles Organized

    Water bottles are wonderful to have but terrible to store... or at least, they were. Thanks for this genius hack found on Instagram, you'll fit everything.

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  • close up of dirty dishes inside dishwasher
    By Jillian Chapman 5 months ago

    A Toothpick Is The Quick Fix Your Dishwasher Needs For A More Effective Clean

    In many homes, cleaning the dishwasher is avoided until it can't be ignored. Use this toothpick trick to ensure your next cleaning is more effective.

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  • A woman walking into a bathroom holding a bucket of cleaning supplies.
    By Holly Gates 5 months ago

    There's Finally A Fair Way To Divide Household Chores, & It's Easier Than You Think

    Whatever your living situation is, you might struggle with dividing chores fairly in your home. But there's an ideal method to divide household tasks equitably.

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  • woman filling large pot with tap water in sink
    By Janine Frank 5 months ago

    Cleaning You Shouldn't Do Under A Boil Water Advisory (And What You Can Still Do)

    If you're under a boil water advisory, there are a few cleaning tasks you can still do, but there are also a few that will need modifications and caution.

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  • A washing machine with the door open in a modern laundry room. There is a shelf with folded towels, a plant, and a basket filled with laundry next to the machine.
    By Holly Gates 5 months ago

    Prolong The Life Of Your Washing Machine With These Maintenance Tips

    Your washer should last a long time to make the most on your investment. Who wants to deal with broken appliances during laundry? Follow these maintenance tips.

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  • A woman with auburn hair stands in a walk-in closet, looking for items.
    By Jason Rochlin 5 months ago

    The Clever Closet Organizer That Makes The Most Of Vertical Space

    Even if you don't think you have any extra space in your closet, this clever organizer hack maximizes the vertical space in order to give you more storage.

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