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  • martha stewart wearing blue top while outdoors
    By Nicole Wisniewski 19 days ago

    Why Martha Stewart's Unique Trash Can Upcycle From 1999 Is Still Clever Today

    You may have heard that one person's trash can be another's treasure. Martha Stewart turned this antique into a trash receptacle worth treasuring.

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  • White baseboard molding with several ridges wraps around the corner of a wall against marble tile flooring.
    By Jennifer Davis 19 days ago

    The Secret To Keeping Dust Off Your Baseboards Is Already In Your Laundry Room

    Baseboards seem to collect dust immediately after cleaning, but this laundry staple creates an invisible barrier that keeps them cleaner for weeks.

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  • a washing machine in a utility room
    By Adrian Suppes 21 days ago

    This Simple Trick Lets You Clean Behind Appliances Without Moving Them

    Cleaning behind appliances can often be a tricky task, and moving them could even damage your floors. Yet there is one way to reach those hard-to-reach spots.

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  • Woman cleaning kitchen countertops
    By Ryan Cashman 22 days ago

    The Simple 2-Ingredient Mixture That Melts Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets

    Sticky grease coating your kitchen cabinets builds up over time and resists scrubbing, but two basic ingredients cut through it effortlessly when combined.

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  • a mop on a wet tile floor
    By Rob Johnstone 23 days ago

    Not Vinegar Or Dish Soap: This Mop Water Add-In Keeps Floors Looking Like New

    Need to mop your kitchen floors? Don't even think about touching that vinegar! This nifty cleaning chemical is the only solution you'll ever need.

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  • a person points a spray bottle at a door handle
    By Cayla Leonard 24 days ago

    People Are Spraying Their Door Handles With Rubbing Alcohol, & They're Smart To Do So

    Spraying rubbing alcohol on your door handles might seem like overkill, but it could just be the smartest cleaning hack for you to put into practice.

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  • a person holds a stained white shirt
    By Adrian Suppes 24 days ago

    Stop Tossing Stained clothes—Here's How To Remove Stains With Stuff You Already Have

    A tough stain will test anyone's patience. If your clothes just won't get clean in the washer, however, a number of household items might do the trick.

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  • Woman sprinkling baking soda on carpet
    By Kirsten Nunez 25 days ago

    Mix This Natural Ingredient With Baking Soda To Freshen Up Your Dirty Carpet

    Revitalize the senses as you refresh your rugs by adding this vibrant essential oil into a DIY baking soda carpet cleaner and deodorizer powder.

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  • mold on shower caulking
    By Adrian Suppes 28 days ago

    The Pantry Ingredient That Makes Removing Mold From Shower Caulking So Easy

    That stubborn mold growing along your shower caulking seems impossible to scrub away, but this common kitchen staple dissolves it naturally.

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  • bottles of rubbing alcohol
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 29 days ago

    If You Put Rubbing Alcohol In Your Toilet, Here's What Will Happen

    Rubbing alcohol has plenty of uses around the home, but cleaning your toilet isn't one of them. Why? We spoke to a plumbing expert to find out.

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  • Siding before its cleaned
    By Charlotte D. Miller 29 days ago

    The Easy Trick To Cleaning Siding Without A Pressure Washer

    Cleaning your siding can be done pretty easily with a pressure washer, but there are some pitfalls to that approach. Here's a safer method to do it.

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  • Yellow-stained pillow
    By Kirsten Nunez 29 days ago

    Don't Toss Yellow-Stained Pillows — These 5 Easy Hacks Will Make Them Look New

    Those dingy yellow pillows don't need replacing. A few household products you already own can eliminate stubborn stains and restore their original whiteness.

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  • Spider in tube
    By Adrian Suppes 1 month ago

    Keep Spiders From Making Your Home Their Winter Retreat With One Simple Fix

    Spiders invade homes during cold months searching for warmth and food, but one straightforward maintenance task blocks their access points completely.

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  • gloved hand holding white vinegar for cleaning
    By Nicole Wisniewski 1 month ago

    The Genius Paper Towel Hack You Need For A Sparkling Clean Toilet Bowl

    If your toilet is dirty even after you clean it, we've found a great, all-natural way to get your toilet to the sanitary standards that you are looking for.

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  • glass jars with label residue
    By Rob Johnstone 1 month ago

    The Simple Trick To Get Pesky Stickers Off Of Glass

    Sticky residue from price tags and labels on glass seems impossible to remove without scratching, but this bathroom cabinet staple dissolves it completely.

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  • Woman standing at sink full of water
    By Kirsten Nunez 1 month ago

    A Simple Trick To Clean Your Slow-Draining Sink And Make It Work Like New

    While it may not fix stubborn clogs, this simple, convenient, and safe trick using pantry staples could be just what you need to solve a slow drain in a pinch.

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  • Pink gloved hands scrub the inside of a white toilet bowl using a sponge and a scrub brush.
    By Jennifer Davis 1 month ago

    The Common Household Staples That May Make Your Toilet Bowl Shine

    Two ordinary bathroom and kitchen ingredients combine to create a surprisingly powerful cleaning solution that tackles stubborn toilet bowl stains naturally.

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  • Top-down view of a woman looking into fridge
    By Jillian Chapman 1 month ago

    Homeowners Urged To Put Wax Paper On Top Of Their Fridge — And It's Not As Strange As It Sounds

    This simple kitchen hack using wax paper might sound odd, but it can save you serious cleaning time — and even make your home a little safer.

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  • white water stain in an oak finish
    By Rob Johnstone 1 month ago

    Here's How To Clean Your Water-Stained Wood Cabinets & Bring Them Back To Life

    Those unsightly white marks on your wooden cabinets seem permanent, but a common household product can actually restore the finish to its original beauty.

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  • white t-shirt with a yellow stain in armpit
    By Jessica Steinhoff 1 month ago

    Our Laundry Expert's Top Tips For Removing Yellow Stains From Clothing—even After Drying

    Troubled by yellow stains on your laundry? Wish you had an affordable way of saving your clothes, even after they've dried? Our expert has got you covered.

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  • Person using baking soda and white vinegar on drain
    By Adrian Suppes 1 month ago

    Our Expert Plumber Recommends Pouring Vinegar In Your Drains — But Only Under These Conditions

    Vinegar can be useful for your drains, but a plumbing expert reveals the specific scenarios when it helps versus when it''s time to call a pro.

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  • Woman carrying box filled with half-gallon milk jugs
    By Jessica Steinhoff 1 month ago

    20 Smart Ways To Reuse Milk Jugs: You'll Wonder Why You Didn't Think Of These Sooner

    Stop tossing empty milk jugs in the recycling bin. These clever transformations turn a common container into surprisingly useful household solutions.

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  • cluttered bathroom countertop
    By Jillian Chapman 1 month ago

    Tired Of Countertop Clutter? This Easy Dollar Tree Hack Gives You Your Space Back

    If your countertops are messy, we found a solution for you. With a couple of items at a Dollar Tree price, you'll reclaim your counters from excess clutter.

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  • Cleaning hard water stains from a glass shower door
    By Ron Baker 2 months ago

    How To Instantly Remove Soap Scum From Glass Shower doors—It's So Simple!

    If soap scum is making your glass shower doors look gross, go no further than your kitchen for a simple and natural way to banish it for good. Here's how.

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  • Hand holding a jar with leftover sticker residue
    By Kirsten Nunez 2 months ago

    Easily Remove Stickers From Glass With The Help Of An Ordinary Pantry Staple

    Stop scratching at stubborn sticker residue on glass jars and windows. This common ingredient dissolves adhesive without chemicals or damage.

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  • Knives on a wall
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    The Secret To Sharpening Dull Kitchen Knives Is Already In Your Pantry

    Don’t rush out for a sharpener just yet — this common household item can give your knives a quick edge and make prep work feel effortless again.

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  • A dirty toaster oven
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    The Cleaning Trick That'll Get Your Gunky Toaster Oven Sparkling In Minutes

    Toaster ovens can collect serious buildup, but there’s one trusted cleaner that makes the job fast, easy, and surprisingly satisfying. Here's how to use it.

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