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  • Person's hand opening a drawer
    By Kathleen Shipman 2 days ago

    Woman Uses A Cooling Rack & Binder Clips To Finally Say Goodbye To Drawer Clutter

    An organized drawer is easy to accomplish with this smart DIY. Learn how one woman uses a wire cooling rack and binder clips to manage small item clutter.

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  • Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other dental care items scattered across the bathroom counter
    By Ron Baker 3 days ago

    The Thrifted Fix: I Solved My Family Of 6's Toothbrush Clutter With A Spirited $4 Thrift Store Find

    Toothbrush holders will rarely fix a large family's bathroom counter clutter, but one simple thrifted find will keep all your dental care items tidy and secure.

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  • A worried woman inspects the inside of a blue pan
    By Christy Rae Ammons 5 days ago

    Why You Should Use A Cut Onion And Vinegar To Clean Burnt Pans

    Burning pots and pans while cooking happens to everyone. Luckily, this hack with two kitchen essentials can help you clean up the mess quickly and easily.

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  • Man cleaning oven with spray bottle and paper towels
    By Chris Deziel 6 days ago

    Not Just For Glass Doors: The Product You Should Use To Degrease Kitchen Appliances

    Even though you may only use it for glass doors and windows, this liquid cleaner could be just as helpful for degreasing kitchen appliances in a pinch!

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  • A jar of peanut butter and some bottles and jars with labels to be removed
    By Ron Baker 8 days ago

    We Put Peanut Butter On Stubborn Glass Jar Stickers So You Don't Have To

    Is peanut butter the key to removing stickers from glass? It turns out that the logistics of this hack are more complicated than we anticipated.

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  • Person buying raw potato in the supermarket
    By Ryan Cashman 9 days ago

    Why You Should Rub A Potato On Your Mirrors

    It may seem nonsensical, but if you're tired of your glass fogging up or drying with streaks, next time you clean a mirror, try rubbing it with a potato.

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  • Two striped towels hanging on the handle of a stove
    By Shelley Frost 10 days ago

    Not Clips, Not Hooks: Keep Kitchen Towels Off The Floor With This Fast & Easy DIY

    Kitchen towels hung on oven handles will almost always slip then fall. Instead of clips and hooks, this simpler alternative keeps them more secured.

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  • A glass jar of baking soda in the microwave
    By Sakshi Khaitan 12 days ago

    Why You Should Put A Jar Of Baking Soda In Your Microwave Overnight

    Keeping a tidy, clean space doesn't have to take a ton of effort. Learn how a jar of baking soda can be a hands-free solution to a fresher microwave.

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  • squirting shaving cream into hand
    By Christy Rae Ammons 14 days 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 14 days 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 14 days 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 15 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 16 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 18 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 20 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 26 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 27 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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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