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How to Attract More Birds to Your Backyard
The best ways to lay out the welcome mat for our fine feathered friends.
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Never Keep This in Your Bathroom
Just because these products are meant to be used in the bathroom, doesn’t mean they should be stored there...
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Why You Should Throw Out Five Things Every Monday
...And more weekly chores that will keep your home clean, organized and efficient in every way.
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Why You Should Always Turn Off the Bathroom Fan Before Leaving on a Vacation
Leaving the fan on for an extended period of time can cause dangerous wear to the motor, experts say.
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Facebook Marketplace Scams to Watch Out For
Buyer beware: Lots of scammers set up shop on Facebook Marketplace. Here's how to avoid falling victim to one.
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Your iPhone’s Volume Buttons Are Loaded with Hidden Features
While their primary goal is to control sound, your iPhone's volume buttons can actually do much more than you think.
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If You See Purple Dots on Your Tomato Leaves, This Is What It Means
Purple leaves on your tomatoes could be a sign something isn't right. Luckily, there are ways to purge the purple...
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This Waxed Paper Hack Will Get Rid of Grease and Dust in Your Kitchen
Your humble roll of waxed paper can make chores so much easier.
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How to Provide End-of-Life Care For Your Pet
While it will never be an easy time, there are ways to make it a kinder and more compassionate one—for...
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Never Do This During a Thunderstorm
The obvious thing to do during a thunderstorm is to get inside. Once you're inside, remember these tips to stay...
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Quick Home Repairs You Can Do in 10 Minutes—or Less!
Need a quick fix for that broken chair, showerhead or window blind? You can tackle these do-it-yourself projects in no...
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If You’re Only Using Ammonia to Clean Jewelry, You’re Tapping Just a Fraction of Its Pot...
Ammonia often plays second fiddle to bleach, but it’s one of the most powerful cleaning products in your arsenal.
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How I Discovered Community at the Dog Park
Most people don't think of the dog park when looking for an accountant or painter, but for Richard Glover and...
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Things Professional Cleaners Do *Every Day* to Keep Their Own Homes Spotless
This daily cleaning routine will give you your weekends back.
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This Clever Landscaping Trick Will Transform Your Yard
Ever wish you could reorganize your garden after seeing how the mature plants look? Here's a genius way to do...
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The Filthiest Items in Your Home (and How to Clean Them!)
Areas that are tough to clean—whether it's because they're tricky to reach or take too much elbow-grease—are often the most...
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Cool Uses for Ice Cubes All Around the House
If you're only using ice cubes to keep your drinks chilled, you're tapping just a fraction of their potential.
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Budget-Friendly Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Treat your home's exterior to a full facelift—without breaking the bank.
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A List of Foods Dogs Can’t Eat—And How to React If They Do, According to Vets
Pups are passionate snackers, but sharing “people food” takes some pet parenting know-how. Licensed veterinarians share what you should know...
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The 10 Most Disgusting House Bugs—and the Best Ways to Get Rid of Them
If the mere sight of these creepy-crawlies is enough to make you itch, you'll want to put these housekeeping strategies...
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20 Clever Uses for Plastic Wrap You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
If you're only using plastic wrap to keep your leftovers fresh, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential.
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Why You Need to Stop Charging Your Phone Overnight
...And other surprising ways you're shortening the life of your smart devices.
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Why You Should Never Throw Out an Old Garden Hose
When your old garden hose springs a leak or two, don't throw it out! Here are five clever ways to...
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6 Simple Things You Can Do Right Now to Save the Bees
Want to do your part to help save the bees? Here are six strategies to combat colony collapse disorder.
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How to Organize Your Nightstand—And Why You Should
Nightstand doubling as a dumping ground? Organizing it is easier than you think, and it might even help you sleep...
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If You See White Flakes in Water from Your Tap, This Is What It Means
Don't panic—there's a simple explanation.
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Never Do This to Your Lawn
Want lush green landscaping all summer long? Avoid these common lawn care mistakes.
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This Brilliant Hack Will Make Your Cheese Last Longer
...And more thrifty ways to put a pantry staple to work all around the house.
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Don’t Toss That Wine Cork in the Trash Just Yet!
You may be unable to turn water into wine, but you *can* turn those old corks into something useful.