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  • squirting shaving cream into hand
    By Christy Rae Ammons 6 hours ago

    Why You Should Rub Shaving Cream On Your Mirrors

    A mirror covered in shaving cream probably sounds like a cleaning nightmare, but surprisingly, it's not. Here's why you should be embracing this hack.

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  • Hands holding ice cubes
    By Emily Kammerlohr 10 hours ago

    Putting Ice Cubes In The Toilet: What It Does And Why People Are Doing It

    There's a new cleaning hack that's all over social media. Here's why so many people are putting ice in their toilets and how it helps scrub them.

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  • Woman holding a used tea bag and a cup of tea
    By Kathleen Shipman 12 hours ago

    Don't Throw Out Used Tea Bags: 10 Smart Ways To Reuse Them In Your Home & Garden

    Whether you enjoy a cup of tea with breakfast or to end a long day, instead of tossing the tea bag, take advantage of spent tea's cleaning and aromatic powers.

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  • Woman placing something in her oven
    By Derek Rose 2 days ago

    Why You Should Put A Little Bit Of Vanilla Extract In Your Oven

    Guests are coming over in 20 minutes, and your house still isn't ready. Something is ... off. You might be surprised what vanilla extract in the oven can do.

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  • an open, cluttered refrigerator
    By Christy Rae Ammons 2 days ago

    This Pantry Staple Is Supposed To Banish Fridge Odors. We Put It To The Test

    You're more likely to get out this pantry staple at breakfast time rather than during your cleaning routine, but can it also be used to banish fridge odors?

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  • An older man uses a garden hose to water a flowerbed
    By Emily Ray 4 days ago

    The WD-40 Trick You Need Before Using Your Garden Hose This Season

    We use our garden hoses for half or more of the year, then forget about them. This can be an issue, but a little WD-40 now can prevent a lot of headaches.

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  • The host of Extreme Reviews
    By Emily Ray 6 days ago

    Is The VaBroom ACTUALLY Worth It?

    The VaBroom promises to be a broom and a vacuum, all rolled into one fun package. But is it worth the high price? Our friends at Extreme Reviews found out.

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  • a woman stands in front of a cluttered closet
    By Kristeen Cherney 8 days ago

    Putting A Bowl Of Vinegar In Closets: Why It Works And Why People Are Doing It

    The whole world's putting vinegar in their closets! Have they lost their minds? As it turns out, no — there's actually a very good reason for doing it.

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  • A hand holds a small, brown glass jar with a half-removed sticky label.
    By Jennifer Davis 10 days ago

    Easily Remove Pesky Stickers From Glass Jars With A Simple Kitchen Ingredient

    Struggling to peel off stickers from used glass jars? This common pantry staple works like magic without causing scratches and damage to the glass.

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  • Bedroom with blanket on bed
    By Ron Baker 10 days ago

    Don't Toss Old Blankets. Here Are 12 Ways To Repurpose Them In Your Home And Garden

    Worn, stained, or damaged blankets are often best deconstructed and given new life as something suitable for your home and garden.

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  • Person cutting raw potato on cutting board on gas grill shelf
    By Rob Johnstone 13 days ago

    Why You Should Be Rubbing A Raw Potato On Your Grill Grates

    Cut in half, a raw potato may be all you need to ensure a smoother cookout. Rub it over your grill's grates, and see how it improves your cooking experience.

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  • Person reaching for collection of food container lids
    By Shelley Frost 14 days ago

    Stop Stuffing Your Cabinets: A Smarter Way To Store Lids Without The Clutter

    Grab some spare fabric, and upgrade how you store your storage containers with a DIY lid organizer that will open up loads of space in your kitchen cabinets.

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  • Person opening oven door with kitchen towel on the door handle
    By Shelley Frost 18 days ago

    The Overlooked Trick For Hanging Kitchen Towels That Keeps Them Off The Floor

    Keeping your towels off the kitchen floor doesn't get any easier than with this simple hack that uses just one common item you likely already own.

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  • Woman holding twisted-up bedsheet
    By Emily Kammerlohr 19 days ago

    Say Goodbye To Tangled Sheets In The Wash With A $1.25 Dollar Tree Find

    If you're tired of sheets tangling and wadding up other items in the wash, this cheap and easy-to-use Dollar Tree solution could be a practical long-term fix.

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  • woman opening jar of rice
    By Heather Fishel 22 days ago

    10 Unexpected Ways To Use Rice Around Your Home (Beyond Just Cooking)

    Rice has so many culinary uses and it turns out that versatility goes beyond cooking. Here are some shockingly practical uses for rice in your home.

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  • A jar of ground coffee on a tile surface
    By Ryan Cashman 23 days ago

    Putting A Jar Of Coffee Grounds In The Kitchen: Why It Works & Why People Are Doing It

    You might have noticed people putting coffee grounds out in their kitchen. The purpose is very simple, and it works because of what coffee grounds do.

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  • A man holds his nose while standing in front of a smelly trash can
    By Kathy Adams 24 days ago

    The Paper Towel Trick That Can Keep Your Trash Can Smelling Fresh

    With one fragrant addition, a simple paper towel could be all it takes to keep your trash can smelling fresh and clean, no matter what you throw away.

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  • Rolls of paper towel in a kitchen
    By Ron Baker 25 days ago

    7 Budget-Friendly Paper Towel Storage Hacks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

    You probably stick your paper towel rolls in the pantry, under the stairs, or in the garage, but there are some storage hacks that are much better options.

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  • Close up of Swiffer mop
    By Brynna Standen 27 days ago

    Why There's Simply No Need For A Swiffer Mop Anymore

    When Swiffer debuted around the new Millennium, it was a revolution and quickly deemed irreplaceable in many houses. These days, though, you have options.

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  • Couple on couch wrapped in throw blanket
    By Kathleen Shipman 30 days ago

    No More Wasted Shelf Space: A Smarter Way To Store Blankets Without The Clutter

    Store blankets in style with this repurposed item you may already have in your living room, a convenient holder to keep your throws tidy and accessible.

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  • Woman looking at closet full of clothes
    By Kathleen Shipman 1 month ago

    She Turns An Old Tree Branch Into A Space-Saving Clothes Storage Solution!

    Short on closet space? The solution may be right in your backyard, as this TikToker proves with a cute, space-saving clothes rack hack using an old tree branch.

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  • Martha Stewart smiles in yellow sweater
    By Amanda Anthony 1 month ago

    Martha Stewart's Ironing Board Hack Is A Game-Changer For Small Laundry Rooms

    Get better use of a small laundry room with this Martha Stewart tip, a DIY ironing board hack providing a place to press clothes without stealing any space.

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  • Woman opening oven door with kitchen towel hanging on the handle
    By Cayla Leonard 1 month ago

    Keep Kitchen Towels From Falling On The Floor With This Sticky Solution

    When kitchen towels keep falling off the oven handle, this simple, subtle addition could be just the trick to keep them off the floor once and for all.

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  • Woman looking at clothes in a small built-in closet.
    By Derek Rose 1 month ago

    The Dollar Tree Hack That Adds Extra Hanging Storage To Small Closets In A Snap

    Small closets demand outside-the-box storage solutions, like this affordable Dollar Tree hack that boosts a clothes hanger's functionality to save space.

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  • Couple washing and drying dishes at the kitchen sink
    By Amy Freeman 1 month ago

    Not Handles, Not Pulls: A Clever Way To Hang Kitchen Towels & Keep Them Off The Floor

    Kitchen towels falling to the floor can be a constant frustration, but you can finally put it to a halt with an easy, low-cost addition in just the right spot.

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  • Young man in jean jacket looking for lost item under gray mid-century modern couch with colorful pillows
    By Gwen Swanson 1 month ago

    The Easy Pool Noodle Hack That Fixes A Problem Every Couch Owner Hates

    You may know 1,001 smart ways to repurpose pool noodles around home, but have you tried this easy couch hack that could make lost items a thing of the past?

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  • Woman washing spatula and dishes
    By Kathleen Shipman 1 month ago

    The Scrub Daddy Hack That Makes Washing Dishes So Much Easier

    The Scrub Daddy's smiling face can do more than cheer you up. This sponge design has several hacks built in to make washing dishes and utensils less of a chore.

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