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What Not to Keep on Your Countertop

You might be surprised to learn about these 8 items that should never...

Alina Wang
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Family Traditions

Things That Use the Most Water at Home

Learn about the seven main culprits that use up the most water in your home, according to Water Footprint Calculator.

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Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid

Learn about ten of the most common mistakes to avoid when...

Kaitlyn McInnis
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Things to Declutter Right Now

Decluttering is not for the faint-hearted, but once you get the ball...

Kaitlyn McInnis
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Worst Home Maintenance Mistakes

Keeping up with home maintenance can be exhausting and costly, but...

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American Traditions Gone Forever

Times change, and traditions with them — which is why weddings,...

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Things You Might Be Allergic to at Home

While you may be aware of more common outdoor allergies, you may not...

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20 Useless Cleaning Products

A lot of cleaning supplies can be pretty useless and unnecessarily expensive.

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What NOT To Do in the Shower

Do you wash your hair every shower, or forget to run the exhaust fan?...

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Easy and Cheap Decorating Hacks

Discover budget-friendly decorating ideas that will save money while making your house look like a million bucks.

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Things You Need to Replace

From plastic food containers to mascara, here’s a quick tour of...

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10 Home Security Mistakes

Read up on some of the most common home security mistakes that...

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Where Your Home Loses the Most Heat

Feel like your heater is stuck in a never-ending battle, working hard...

Alex Andonovska
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Garage Storage No-Nos

Some people throw anything and everything in their garage, especially...

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Marie Kondo Storage Ideas

Marie Kondo Storage Ideas

Has Marie Kondo inspired you to declutter? Here's how to use everyday...

Roof is Leaking or Pipe Rupture at Home: Panicing Couple In Despair Sitting on a Sofa Watching How Water Drips into Buckets in their Living Room. Catastrophe, Distaster and Financial Ruin

Most Expensive Home Repairs

Many people don’t know how expensive home repairs can get. So we...

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Kitchen Junk You Need to Dump

Having trouble moving around your kitchen? Can't find the utensils...

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Clever Hacks With Common Household Items

Why waste money buying products that do specific things when you...

Home cleaning with natural and eco friendly products: Baking soda, white vinegar, lemon, scrubbing brush and cleaning sponge

DIY Bathroom-Cleaning Products

Forget those bathroom-cleaning supplies you find at the store....

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Carbon Monoxide Alarms Recalled

Certain DeNova Detect combination carbon monoxide and natural gas...

Lacey Muszynski
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Things Not to Plug into a Power Strip

Power strips are handy, but they’re only designed for short-term use...

Alex Andonovska
Surprising Ways You Can Use a Bar of Soap

Surprising Uses for Bar of Soap

Bar soap has purposes that go way beyond washing up. Check out these...

Appliance Hacks

How Make Appliances Last

Today’s appliances only average about a decade or so before they die. These tips will help extend their useful lives.

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Don't Store These Things in the Basement

The basement seems like a great place to stuff all sorts of things to...

Liane Bonin Starr