Stop! These Types Of Firewood Should Never Touch Your Fireplace
Some types of firewood are better for creating heat than others. However, others can be simply dangerous when burned. Here are types that you should never use.
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Stories By Rob Johnstone
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Keep Your Snake Plant Thriving With This Surprisingly Simple Care Habit
Snake plants aren't exactly difficult to maintain, but they do have needs. This simple habit is one that will ensure your snake plant is thriving.
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For Odor-Free Floors, Mop With This One Ingredient
If your floors still smell off after mopping, one small change to your routine can neutralize lingering odors and leave rooms feeling noticeably fresher.
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Instantly Revive Matted Carpets Using These Ordinary Bathroom Items
Constant foot traffic, dirt, and furniture can all lead to matting in your carpets, but luckily there's a very quick at-home fix that will freshen up the floor.
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Say Goodbye To Toilet Stains With The Help Of One Common Alcoholic Beverage
Stubborn toilet stains and lingering odors don’t always need harsh cleaners. One unexpected and common boozy beverage can tackle both with minimal effort.
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Repurpose This Common Thrift Store Find Into Hidden Storage Gold
If you're having trouble trying to figure out where to store your stuff at home, there's a simple DIY hack for increasing your storage space inconspicuously.
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How To Easily Clean Your Oven Door And Finally Get That Layer Of Grease Off
For those tricky grease stains in your oven that have been building up, there is one great product that you can use that will finally get rid of them.
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This Futuristic Snow-Removal Tool Will Make You Want To Ditch Your Shovel
Nobody enjoys getting out in the snow to shovel it from sidewalks and driveways; this high-tech device clears them for you while you stay warm and dry.
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The Clever Curtain Trick You Need For Your Sliding Glass Doors
Sliding glass doors take up a lot of real estate on a wall, so it's important to equip them with the proper furnishings to give your space some added luxury.
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Avoid Property Damage When Shoveling The Driveway With A Smart Snow Removal Tip
With snow covering your driveway, you can't see what your shovel is hitting ... which could cause incidental property damage. Luckily, there's a simple fix.
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Say Goodbye To Winter Chills With This Home Hack That's Practically Free
This strategic timing technique costs nothing but can noticeably warm your home using natural resources that are already hitting your windows daily.
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This Microfiber Hack Is Supposed To Make Hardwood Floors Shine. We Put It To The Test
This minimalist cleaning method for wood floors sounds too simple to work, and one writer's firsthand experience unfortunately confirms those suspicions.
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Skip Cheap Plastic Vertical Blinds: This Sliding Glass Door Covering Upgrades Any Space
Plastic blinds on sliding glass doors, while common, can look tacky or cheap. Luckily, there's a window cover alternative that can help cozy up your house.
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Forget Curtains - This Modern Window Treatment Will Transform Your Sliding Glass Doors
Sliding glass doors let a lot of light in, and let a lot of privacy out. If you're looking for a way of covering up this wall of windows, consider this.
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Use These Alcoholic Beverages In Your Liquor Cabinet To Remove Stickers From Glass
If you're looking to upcycle some glass, but you can't get the sticky residue from the label off of it, luckily your alcohol collection can come to the rescue.
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Here's What Happens When You Put Windex In Your Toilet
When you're out of your usual toilet bowl cleaner, is Windex a good alternative for cutting grime and cleaning stains? Here's our breakdown.
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Why Are Solo Basement Toilets In Old Homes Called Pittsburgh Potties? Here's Their Real Purpose
If you live in an old house, you may have a stand-alone toilet sitting in the basement. But why are these known as Pittsburgh potties — and what are they for?
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Use This Ordinary Kitchen Liquid To Remove Rust From Canning Jar Rings
Spotting rust on your canning rings when you're getting ready to use them can be a bummer. Luckily, this household item in your kitchen can make them like-new.
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Tired Of Curtains? Try This Practical Alternative To Cover Sliding Glass Doors
This vertical version of a popular window covering can replace curtains on sliding doors. It doesn't just look great, but has energy-saving properties.
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This 'Magic' Nails-And-Vinegar Wood Staining Hack Will Transform Your Furniture
Instead of a chemical wood stain, create a natural option using just two ingredients that are probably already sitting in your kitchen pantry.
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This Winter Essential Can Permanently Kill Weeds In Gravel (But There's A Catch)
This common winter supply sitting in your garage has an unexpected secondary use, but applying it wrong could damage more than just the weeds.
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Ditch The Scraping: There's A Better, Easier Way To Remove Stickers From Glass
If sticker residue is driving you up the wall, there’s a simple method that makes removal surprisingly easy — no scraping required. Best of all? It's free.
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Level Up Your Kitchen Knife Sharpening Game With This Clever Sharpie Trick
The task of sharpening your kitchen knives can be a lot more challenging than it looks, but this Sharpie hack helps to ensure you get an even edge every time.
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The Pantry Staples That Will Make Your Grimy Kitchen Cabinets Shine
Using two common household products that you probably already have in your kitchen, you can create a paste that will make cleaning cabinet surfaces a breeze.
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Neither Toaster Ovens Nor Air Fryers: This Appliance Could Replace Your Microwave
Kitchen appliances come and go, but feels nothing could replace your microwave or airfryer. But that soon could change.
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The Best Wash Cycle For Long-Lasting Clothes And Vibrant Colors
Washing and drying can be hard on fabrics, leading to earlier wear and tear. Luckily, using this wash cycle can help your clothes last a little longer.
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Neither Vinegar Nor Baking Soda: The Trick People Are Using To Clear Clogged Drains
"This viral drain-clearing method uses two kitchen staples everyone already owns, but there's a critical plumbing detail that could cause expensive problems.
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