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  • various cleaning supplies with toxic poison symbol on each of them, gathered together on the floor of a kitchen
    By Jillian Chapman February 9th, 2025

    5 Household Items That Are Damaging Your Health

    It's difficult to stay on top of our health, but these common household items could be damaging. Here's what to avoid, and alternatives to use instead.

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  • A young woman in green overalls is bending at the knees to clean a baseboard. She is wearing cleaning gloves and holding a scrubbing brish and spray bottle. A caddy filled with cleaning supplies is nearby.
    By Holly Gates February 8th, 2025

    The Easy Baseboard Cleaning Hack That'll Save Your Back (And Your Time)

    Cleaning your baseboards isn't just an annoying chore. For some people, it can cause back pain. Get the task done quickly and easily with this cleaning hack.

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  • blue liquid fabric softener poured down a white toilet
    By Charlotte D. Miller February 8th, 2025

    Why Do Some People Put Fabric Softener In Their Toilet Tank (And Is It A Good Idea)?

    In the hunt for the best-ever cleaning hacks, many are choosing to put fabric softeners in the tanks behind their toilets. Does it work, and should you do it?

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  • white IKEA VESKEN cart containing containers of pantry staples part way rolled into a small space between a wall and a white kitchen cabinet
    By Erika Dale February 3rd, 2025

    Convenient Ways To Use IKEA's VESKEN Rolling Cart To Optimize Narrow Storage Spaces

    If you need to make use of a narrow storage space, consider the IKEA VESKEN rolling cart. This can help you optimize your organization all over your house.

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  • three pairs of sneakers and one pair of boots cluttering the wood floor with pink floral rug
    By Erika Dale February 3rd, 2025

    The Budget-Friendly Shoe Storage Hack That Makes Use Of Empty Wall Space

    You don't need to spend a lot of money for this shoe storage hack. All you need is a little DIY knowledge and some empty wall space to say goodbye to clutter.

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  • Washing machine full with colorful towels
    By Charlotte D. Miller February 3rd, 2025

    Which Washer & Dryer Settings To Use For Maximum Softness

    Tired of stiff and scratchy clothes? You're probably using your laundry machines the wrong way. Here are some tips to optimize your clothes washing & drying.

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  • rusty cast iron skillet up close on a wooden table
    By Holly Gates February 2nd, 2025

    5 Ways You're Ruining Your Cast Iron Pans

    If you struggle with your cast iron skillets in the kitchen, it may be because you're ruining your beloved pans by making one of these five mistakes.

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  • open bathroom drawer filled with an overflowing, cluttered mess of bathroom essentials
    By Erika Dale February 2nd, 2025

    Organize Cluttered Bathroom Drawers By Repurposing A Common Kitchen Essential

    Don't give up on organizing all your bathroom essentials. There's a shockingly easy (and cheap!) way to get everything organized right in the top drawer.

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  • Hand holding scoop of laundry detergent near washing machine
    By Ethan Harrison Smith February 1st, 2025

    Signs You're Using The Wrong Amount Of Detergent When Doing Laundry

    You could be using the wrong amount of laundry detergent when you're washing your clothes. If you see any of these signs, you're using too much or too little.

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  • hand putting plastic container in the microwave
    By Janine Frank February 1st, 2025

    Clean Up Your Home By Throwing Out These 9 Toxic Household Items

    We all want our home to be a clean, safe place. However, these common household items could potentially be toxic, and you may want to throw them out.

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  • A row of Pine-Sol bottles on store shelves
    By Holly Gates January 28th, 2025

    Make Your Own Homemade Pine-Sol Using Safe, Non-Toxic Ingredients

    If you love the power of Pine-Sol, keep that scent evergreen in a natural way with a homemade solution that uses safe, nontoxic ingredients to clean your home.

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  • close up of plug-in air freshener with orange liquid
    By Jillian Chapman January 28th, 2025

    Are Your Air Fresheners Emitting Toxic Chemicals?

    If you smell something gross, you may reach for the air freshener, whether it's a spray or a plug-in. But are those air fresheners emitting toxins into the air?

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  • dehumidifier in window
    By Gabrielle Hondorp January 27th, 2025

    How Your Dehumidifier May Be Harming Your Health

    A lot of people love their dehumidifier, but there might be a few health concerns that you need to know about. Here's what you should know.

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  • Woman consulting cleaner's ingredients list on smartphone
    By Ron Baker January 26th, 2025

    Hidden Toxins In Everyday Cleaning Products

    Many prefer to avoid toxins in the cleaning supplies used in their homes everyday, but there are some hidden chemicals you may not know, even in green products.

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  • floating bathroom sink
    By Charlotte D. Miller January 26th, 2025

    Turn Your Floating Sink Into The Most Stylish Vanity With This IKEA Hack

    If you have a floating sink and you hate the look or just really wish you had more storage space, this IKEA hack can create a stylish, new vanity in no time.

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  • hand holding a can of WD-40 in a store aisle with more of the same product on the shelf behind it
    By Erika Dale January 26th, 2025

    Why You Should Add WD-40 To Your Grout Cleaning Routine

    Stop using a ratty old toothbrush or buying weird new products to make your grout cleaning easier. All you need is a can of WD-40 and a sponge.

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  • cleaning product aisle in store
    By Gabrielle Hondorp January 25th, 2025

    Household Cleaning Products You Don't Really Need (And What To Use Instead)

    There are so many cleaning products to choose from, but the truth is that you don't actually need all of them. In fact, there are great alternatives out there.

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  • Close-up photo of folded white bath towels
    By Charlotte D. Miller January 24th, 2025

    Use Tension Rods To Create A Clever Towel Storage Solution For Small Bathrooms

    Grab some tension rods, and you've got the solution for towel storage in your bathroom, even if it's a relatively small space. This hack can keep you organized.

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  • Person shoveling snow from driveway
    By Charlotte D. Miller January 21st, 2025

    One Place You're Forgetting To Remove Snow (& It Could Cause Major Problems)

    Snow is falling, and you've got the shovel or snowblower out and ready to clear the walkways. But most people forget to remove snow from this dangerous spot.

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  • woman's arm pulling a cream sweater out of a white washing machine and placing it into a woven laundry basket
    By Erika Dale January 21st, 2025

    The Handy Pull-Out Shelf That Makes Laundry Even Easier

    Laundry is an arduous but necessary duty, but what if you had a pull-out shelf installed to make folding, drying, loading, and unloading an easier process?

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  • stack of white ceramic dinner plates with a setting of four pieces of silverware on top and surrounded by stacks of bowls, other plates, and mugs
    By Erika Dale January 20th, 2025

    Bring Life Back To Scratched Dishware With A Cleaning Staple You Already Own

    Don't throw out those dishes! Even if they're scuffed and scratched, one cleaning cabinet staple will rub them right off, making them look good as new.

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  • Person touching the handle on a stainless steel refrigerator
    By Kristeen Cherney January 19th, 2025

    The 7 Best Ways To Clean Stainless Steel To Keep Your Appliances Sparkling

    There are multiple ways to clean stainless steel appliances, whether you use a cleaner or a more natural method. Regardless, you can get the job done easily.

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  • black nonstick cookware sauté pan sitting on stove eye
    By Jillian Chapman January 18th, 2025

    How Toxic Is Non-Stick Cookware? (Really)

    Non-stick cookware is convenient. But is it toxic? Some companies claim they've removed dangerous chemicals from their pots and pans, but the truth is murky.

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  • A box filled with neutral-colored cleaning supplies in front of a beige slated door.
    By Holly Gates January 17th, 2025

    Yes, Fragrances Are Toxic: How To Clean Green (& Why It's Worth It For Your Home)

    That nice "clean" smell you love is doing terrible things to your body. Here's why science says you should ditch the chemical fragrance and clean green.

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  • hand pulling open a roll-out trash can in dark kitchen cabinets
    By Erika Dale January 15th, 2025

    The Gross Downside Of Pull-Out Cabinet Trash Bins

    More and more house are being designed with pull-out trash bins. It's a nifty design, and seems like the perfect solution ... until you look deeper.

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  • A line-up of generic cleaning products, all containing stickers indicating they are hazardous.
    By Holly Gates January 14th, 2025

    5 Common Cleaning Products That Are Terrible For Your Health

    Ever worried about what chemicals might be in your cleaning products? Well, we've got bad news. These cleaners & polishes are more toxic than you think.

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  • rows of reusable water bottles on a shelf
    By Charlotte D. Miller January 14th, 2025

    The Dollar Tree Storage Hack To Keep Your Water Bottles Organized

    Water bottles are wonderful to have but terrible to store... or at least, they were. Thanks for this genius hack found on Instagram, you'll fit everything.

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