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  • Woman cleaning glass shower door with sponge
    By Jasmine Harding 1 day ago

    Drop The Sponge: Easily Clean Shower Doors With A Drill Attachment

    Scrubbing a grimy shower door with a sponge can be ineffective and time-consuming. However, this drill attachment can make cleaning buildup off glass a breeze.

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  • Woman wiping down her kitchen counters
    By Melanie Dawn 2 days ago

    Cleaning Vs. Sanitizing: What's The Difference?

    You've kept your house sparkling clean and even deep clean it regularly. Is it enough to keep it germ-free? There's more to killing bacteria and viruses.

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  • Woman scoops white powder from a jar labeled SODA in a laundry room
    By Natalie Howard 7 days ago

    Washing Soda Vs. Baking Soda: What's The Difference?

    They may look the same, but washing soda and baking soda serve very different purposes. Here's how these household powders compare and why only one is edible.

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  • fruit flies feeding on watermelon
    By Christy Rae Ammons 12 days ago

    How To Get Rid Of Gnats And Fruit Flies Using Old Pickle Jars And A Screwdriver

    Gnats and fruit flies can multiply quickly in the kitchen, but one simple DIY uses common household items to help bring their numbers under control.

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  • Woman squatting down near the dryer to remove clothes into a basket
    By Shelley Frost 12 days ago

    The Essential Oil More People Are Adding To Their Laundry

    A great-smelling load of freshly washed and folded laundry is everyone's dream, which is why people are adding this essential oil to their wash routine.

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  • Woman holding a drill with a toolbox and other tools in the foreground
    By Shelley Frost 13 days ago

    Your Drill Can Do A Lot More Than Just Make Holes

    Your drill is a pretty versatile tool... and we're not talking for making holes and screwing nails. Here are some other ways you can use them in your home.

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  • Man holding bottles of white and cleaning vinegar
    By Christy Rae Ammons 14 days ago

    Cleaning Vinegar Vs. White Vinegar: What's The Difference?

    From hard-water buildup to laundry and disinfecting claims, cleaning vinegar and white vinegar have important differences worth knowing before you clean.

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  • A smiling woman is loading dishes in a dishwasher
    By Sakshi Khaitan 15 days ago

    Your Dishwasher Can Do A Lot More Than Clean Dishes

    From items in your closet to kitchen essentials that aren’t plates or cutlery, our expert dishes on the surprising cleaning power of dishwashers.

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  • A woman puts a container of leftovers into a microwave to reheat it
    By Jennifer Davis 21 days ago

    Your Microwave Can Do A Lot More Than Reheat Food

    Microwaves are a go-to for making popcorn or reheating leftovers. But you can use this appliance for a host of tasks, from cleaning to repurposing spent toys.

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  • Master bathroom in new luxury home
    By Annie Walton Doyle 23 days ago

    How To Remove Blood Stains From Bathroom Flooring Tile

    You can remove blood stains from bathroom flooring tile with only a few steps.

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  • Person taking cap off of an old laundry detergent bottle
    By Brynna Standen 24 days ago

    Don't Toss Old Laundry Detergent Lids — Organize Drawer Clutter On A Budget

    Rather than toss them, save up your old laundry detergent lids so you can repurpose them into brilliant and budget-friendly small-item drawer organizers.

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  • A spider crawls across a white tile floor
    By Emily Ray 29 days ago

    How To Repel Spiders With An Overlooked DIY Solution That's So Simple

    Nobody wants to find a spider hanging out with them in the shower or napping in their shoes. Help keep spiders away with this natural substance.

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  • A hand wiping liquid from a wooden surface with a paper towel
    By Christy Rae Ammons 1 month ago

    Not Traditional Paper Towels: A Cuter Way To Clean Up That's Also Eco-Friendly

    You can easily go through a roll of paper towels, wasting money and creating trash. However, this DIY option is eco-friendly and can be reused, saving costs.

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  • A woman applies a tick solution to a white cat sitting on her lap
    By Emily Kammerlohr 1 month ago

    How To Keep Ticks Out Of Your Home Using A Simple Overlooked Solution

    Thanks to its sticky properties, this household essential makes for a simple, affordable, and effective solution to prevent ticks from entering your home.

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  • Person opening under-sink cabinet full of cleaning supplies
    By Kathleen Shipman 1 month ago

    No Baskets Or Shelves: This Easy Dollar Tree DIY Organizes Messy Under-Sink Cabinets

    Home organizing hacks don't get more innovative (or cheaper!) than this Dollar Tree DIY, an easy under-sink addition to tidy your cleaners and free up space.

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  • Someone trying to organize their kitchen
    By Brynna Standen 1 month ago

    Transform Old CD Racks Into Clever Kitchen Storage For Clutter

    Even if you aren't an audiophile, you can put that old CD rack to good use in the kitchen, where a few tweaks can make it an ideal solution to clean up clutter.

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  • hands pouring laundry detergent
    By Christy Rae Ammons 1 month ago

    Not Just Clothes: Your Laundry Detergent Also Cleans This Outdoor Essential

    This outdoor essential is prone to growing mold and mildew, as well as harboring bacteria. Thankfully, laundry detergent is a surfactant that breaks dirt down.

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  • A person pouring dish soap into a toilet bowl
    By Brandy Eaklor 1 month ago

    What Happens If You Put Dish Soap In Your Toilet?

    While cleaning toilets often involves various kinds of soap, there are tricks involving dish soap you may have seen on social media. One actually works!

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  • Hand adding a scoop of powdered laundry detergent into a washer's dispenser
    By Sakshi Khaitan 2 months ago

    15 Unexpected Things You Can Clean With Laundry Detergent (Who Knew It Was So Useful?)

    Although the word 'laundry' is in the name, laundry detergent can be much more than meets the eye. Here are surprising and safe ways to you can clean with them.

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  • Man trying to clean up a tangled garden hose
    By Emily Kammerlohr 2 months ago

    Organize A Tangled Garden Hose With An Easy DIY Solution

    Skip the expensive hose reels, and look to the recycling bin for this super-easy and practically free DIY solution to organize your garden hose.

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  • Person spraying mold growing in a corner
    By Chris Deziel 2 months ago

    The Smart Reason People Are Spraying Their Windowsills With Vinegar

    The benefits and uses of vinegar extend far beyond the kitchen. That's why some people opt to spray their windowsills with this natural cleaning solution.

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  • A messy kitchen drawer full of loose utensils.
    By Amy Freeman 2 months ago

    Ditch The Clutter: Reuse Paper Towel Rolls For A Kitchen Utensil Storage Solution

    Say goodbye to kitchen drawer clutter with this low-cost paper towel roll hack, a smart, easy, and creative way to manage your kitchen utensils.

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  • Kitchen cabinet cluttered with plastic storage containers
    By Jasmine Harding 2 months ago

    Stop The Cabinet Clutter: The Smarter Way To Store Lids & Maximize Space

    You don't have to overthink it to find smarter storage for containers and lids. This low-cost drawer addition can fix kitchen cabinet clutter in an instant.

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  • Woman closing lid of toilet
    By Kathleen Shipman 2 months ago

    What Happens If You Put Coffee Grounds In Your Toilet?

    Coffee is most people's morning beverage but it leaves behind grounds that must be discarded. You may wonder what would happen if you put them down the toilet.

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  • Person's hand opening a drawer
    By Kathleen Shipman 2 months ago

    Woman Uses A Cooling Rack & Binder Clips To Finally Say Goodbye To Drawer Clutter

    An organized drawer is easy to accomplish with this smart DIY. Learn how one woman uses a wire cooling rack and binder clips to manage small item clutter.

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  • Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other dental care items scattered across the bathroom counter
    By Ron Baker 2 months ago

    I Solved My Family Of 6's Toothbrush Clutter With A Spirited $4 Thrift Store Find

    Toothbrush holders will rarely fix a large family's bathroom counter clutter, but one simple thrifted find will keep all your dental care items tidy and secure.

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  • A worried woman inspects the inside of a blue pan
    By Christy Rae Ammons 2 months ago

    Why You Should Use A Cut Onion And Vinegar To Clean Burnt Pans

    Burning pots and pans while cooking happens to everyone. Luckily, this hack with two kitchen essentials can help you clean up the mess quickly and easily.

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