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  • hand cleaning shower tracks with a paper towel
    By Charlotte D. Miller December 24th, 2024

    Bring Shine Back To Your Grimy Shower Tracks With An Easy & Affordable Cleaning Hack

    The tracks of your shower can easily fall victim to grime, mildew, and mold. If you want them shiny and clean, this easy hack only requires a household staple.

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  • close up of clogged drain
    By Jillian Chapman December 23rd, 2024

    Use This Unexpected Medicine Cabinet Staple To Unclog Your Drains In A Pinch

    That drained clog might not be a problem if you have this staple from your medicine cabinet on hand. Find out if this cleaning hack can unclog your pipes.

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  • A green-gloved hand holding a bottle of white vinegar
    By Kristeen Cherney December 22nd, 2024

    Common Laundry Stains That Can Be Fixed With A Little Bit Of Vinegar

    Stained clothing can ruin our favorite outfits, but if you've got vinegar in the house, then you've got a great way to fix common laundry stains ready to go.

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  • Hand cleaning glass stovetop with cloth
    By Charlotte D. Miller December 22nd, 2024

    The All-Natural Cleaner Your Dirty Glass Stovetop Needs Is Already In Your Kitchen

    You may love your glass stovetop, but it does tend to get dirty and grimy. But there's an all-natural cleaner available that's likely in your kitchen right now.

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  • Cluttered kitchen counter with bowls, utensils, cleaning supplies, pots, pans everywhere
    By Charlotte D. Miller December 21st, 2024

    Unclutter Your Kitchen With A DIY Solution Using Dollar Tree Wood Trays

    If your kitchen counters are way too cluttered, this TikTok DIY offers a storage solution. All you need are some wood trays and other items from Dollar Tree.

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  • limescale residue on a faucet
    By Charlotte D. Miller December 20th, 2024

    Use A Common Kitchen Staple To Easily Remove Water Stains

    Water stains are a curse for people who love shiny stainless steel faucets and fixtures. But with this common kitchen staple, cleaning them couldn't be easier.

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  • Hands replacing air vent after it's been cleaned
    By Charlotte D. Miller December 17th, 2024

    Revive Your Yellowing Air Vents With A Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning Hack

    Don't give up on your ugly, yellowed air vents. There's an easy solution sitting in your medicine cabinet, and the only other ingredient needed is sunlight.

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  • granite countertop and island in a brown kitchen
    By Brandy Eaklor December 16th, 2024

    Maintenance Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Granite Countertops

    If you've got granite countertops, you know that taking care properly of them is important. But you could be making these common mistakes without knowing it.

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  • Hard water stains on glass shower door
    By Ethan Harrison Smith December 13th, 2024

    Easily Remove Hard Water Stains From Glass Using An Unexpected Bathroom Staple

    If you're dealing with hard water stains on your shower doors, mirrors, or even your glass windows, this bathroom staple could be an unexpected cleaning hack.

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  • Home basement with doorway and stairs
    By Ethan Harrison Smith December 12th, 2024

    Get Rid Of Funky Basement Odors With An Easy Coffee Grounds Trick

    Need a way to use up all those old coffee grounds? Well, if you have a basement that smells kinda funky, this easy hack might be exactly what you need.

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  • person cutting packing tape with scissors
    By Charlotte D. Miller December 11th, 2024

    The Kitchen Ingredient That Will Fix Your Sticky Scissors

    Don't give up on your favorite pair of scissors just because the blades have gotten annoyingly sticky. One of your favorite pantry & cleaning go-tos will help.

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  • glass shower door with limescale and shower head and other supplies in the background
    By Jillian Chapman December 10th, 2024

    The Unexpected Potato Hack Your Dirty Shower Has Been Missing

    It may sound ludicrous, but using a potato is an effective cleaning hack for a dirty shower. Grab this root vegetable and head to your bathroom to get started.

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  • A luxurious bathroom includes a clean countertop with two sinks and a glass shower.
    By Jason Rochlin December 10th, 2024

    The Bathroom Countertop Storage Solution That Comes From A Kitchen Essential

    If you're looking for a simple hack to get more bathroom counter storage, your organization solution could be in an unlikely place: your kitchen.

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  • A yellow-gloved hand is wiping the rubber gasket around the opening of a front-loaded washing machine.
    By Holly Gates December 8th, 2024

    Get The Inside Of Your Washer Sparkling Clean With A Handy Household Essential

    Your washer might look clean on the inside, but the bacteria growing in there is ... well, anything but. Here's how one bathroom item will sterilize it.

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  • A set of outdoor patio furniture is shown to be rusted and covered with spider webs.
    By Jason Rochlin December 4th, 2024

    Bring Shine Back To Rusted Patio Furniture With An All-Natural Household Staple

    Want to restore the shine back to your old rusted patio furniture? You might be able to do that with a common household product that's safe and natural to use.

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  • full garbage bag next to trash can
    By Charlotte D. Miller December 2nd, 2024

    You've Been Using Kitchen Garbage Bags Wrong This Whole Time

    Did you know there's a wrong way to use a garbage bag in your kitchen? It's probably what you're already doing. Here's the right way to use a trash bag.

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  • wicker laundry basket full of dirty clothing items sitting on a floor against the wall
    By Charlotte D. Miller December 1st, 2024

    The Dollar Tree Laundry Hack That Makes Missing Socks A Thing Of The Past

    Dealing with missing and unmatched socks is one of the worst things about doing laundry. But with this Dollar Tree hack, you can make that worry go away.

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  • water faucet with hard water stains, rust, and build up
    By Jillian Chapman December 1st, 2024

    Keep Hard Water Marks Off Of Your Home's Faucets With An Unexpected Candle Trick

    The secret to shiny faucets free from hard water stains is right around the corner: a candle. This trick is impossibly simple and can prevent water marks.

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  • Woman with a dusty finger and table
    By Ethan Harrison Smith November 28th, 2024

    If Your House Is Always Dusty, You Might Be Overlooking One Thing

    Dust is inevitable, but an overly dusty home may indicate something is wrong. Chances are, you're overlooking a potential issue that could be causing problems.

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  • Soapy mop with a green handle resting against a white bucket. The mop is in a dorm room with tile floors.
    By Holly Gates November 25th, 2024

    The Alka-Seltzer Hack That'll Keep Your Dirty Floors Looking Like New

    If you have dirty floors but don't have any floor cleaning products lying around, maybe you'll want to try out this Alka-Seltzer cleaning hack. Grab a mop!

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  • An empty cardboard egg carton set against a wooden table
    By Jason Rochlin November 25th, 2024

    The Genius Egg Carton Hack That Will Bring Harmony To Your Cluttered Fridge

    If you've got a spare egg carton lying around (and you probably do) then you have the refrigerator organization tool of your dreams in your fingertips.

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  • stainless steel step pedal bathroom trash can against marble fixture on white floor
    By Charlotte D. Miller November 24th, 2024

    Your Bathroom Will Smell Fresher Than Ever With One Genius Cotton Ball Trick

    Nobody wants their bathroom to be full of bad odors, especially around the trash can. But with an easy cotton ball hack, this area can actually smell amazing.

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  • Residential brick chimney against a blue sky
    By Ethan Harrison Smith November 24th, 2024

    The Toxic Substance In Your Chimney That You Need To Know About

    If you've got a wood-burning fireplace, you probably have a buildup of this toxic substance in your chimney. Here's what to know, and how to deal with it.

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  • person wearing floral shirt holding up pair of wrinkled jeans against a brick background
    By Holly Gates November 23rd, 2024

    Try A Clever Pool Noodle Hack When Air-Drying Laundry & Say Goodbye To Creases

    You use a pool noodle while swimming, but did you know you could use one while doing laundry? With this hack that banishes creases in your clothes, you can.

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  • Stink bug on the floor
    By Ethan Harrison Smith November 23rd, 2024

    Here's Why Stink Bugs Love Your Home Every Winter (& If You Should Be Worried)

    As the weather gets colder, you may start to see those shield-shaped stink bugs show up in your house. Learn why and whether or not you should be worried.

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  • hooked shower curtain with running shower in background
    By Jillian Chapman November 21st, 2024

    The Easy-To-Install Shower Curtain That Doesn't Involve Any Hooks

    Hanging up a shower curtain is a more annoying task than you may have originally thought, but you can do it without hooks thanks to this easy-to-install option.

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  • White and green dishware and a glass filled with silver cutlery against a white background
    By Holly Gates November 20th, 2024

    The Fan-Favorite Cleaning Product That Leaves Scuffed Up Dishware Looking Like New

    This cleaning product has exploded in popularity since 2021, and people swear by it. It's especially effective on scratches and scuffs on dishware.

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