Home & Garden

There’s no place like home—especially when it’s in tip-top shape. We’ve rounded up the best cleaning and organizing tricks, affordable decor ideas, DIY hacks, and more. Warning: Once you’ve got everything just the way you want it, you may never want to leave!

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Always Keep These in Your Home For Good Luck

Four leaf clovers aren't the only lucky charms at your disposal.


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How to Delete Yourself From Google Searches

Looking to regain a little privacy? Follow these steps to remove yourself from Google searches—or at least hide the more...


This is the Only Way You Should Be Cleaning Your Underwear

We've got tips on how to get those nasty germs out for good.


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Cyber Security Secrets Hackers Don’t Want You to Know

Computer hackers have lots of tools to threaten your internet security, but these tips from cybersecurity experts can help protect...


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Microwave Problems You’ll Regret Ignoring

Failing take care of these issues ASAP could damage your microwave beyond repair—or worse.


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Never Use Vinegar to Clean This

In most cases, vinegar is a great all-purpose cleaner, but there are some surfaces that are better off without it.


How to Make Your Bathroom Cleaner—and Greener

A green cleaning expert shares how she created a faster, easier and less toxic sanitation routine for her bathroom in...


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Cleaning Hacks That Take the Hassle Out of Housekeeping

Do-it-yourself solutions for life's most stubborn messes.

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Rules Electricians Always Follow in Their Own Homes

Before you attempt any DIY electrical work, brush up on the habits and best practices that are second nature to...


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Creepy Things Your Smartphone Knows About You

Between codes, passwords and location tracking, smartphones collect hoards of data on users. Here’s what you should know about everything...


A Passion For Vintage Teacups

Collecting these beautiful vintage teacups is a fun and addictive hobby.


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15 Brilliant Uses For Bleach You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

If you're only using bleach on your laundry, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential. Check out these clever...


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How to Get What You Want From Customer Service (Without Being a Jerk)

Calling to make a complaint? Here are six tips that help ensure a hassle-free conversation, every time.


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13 Ways to Help Your Pet Live Longer

These expert tips can help your furry friends have a long and happy life.


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Password Mistakes That Hackers Hope You’ll Make

Online security experts share the seemingly innocent habits that are putting your privacy—and even your finances—at risk.


How to Pick the Fastest Line at the Grocery Store (Hint: It’s Not the Express Lane!)

There is a science to picking the line that will get you out of the store the fastest—this technique will...


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Never Do This If You’re Planning on Selling Your Home

These seemingly harmless renovations could send your home's resale value into a tailspin.


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Ick! These Everyday Items Are Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat

Chances are, you've already touched at least one of these filthy surfaces today.


Never Do This With Power Bars

Power bars are a smart way to turn a single electrical outlet into six (or more), but they can be...


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Kitchen Organizing Mistakes Everyone Makes

Chances are, you're not tapping the full storage potential of your cupboards, cabinets and countertops. Here's how to cook up...


If You See White Streaks on Your Dishes, This Is What It Means

Is your dishwasher leaving white streaks on dishes after each wash cycle? There are three common causes for this. Here's...


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What I Wish I’d Known Before Hiring a Contractor

On the hunt for a contractor to handle your home renovation or repair job? These helpful hints could save you...

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What to Do When the Power Goes Out in Your Home

Expert advice you'll be glad to know the next time wild weather takes out your electricity.


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This Simple Step Could Shave 15% Off Your Monthly Heating Bill

Five strategies to beat the deep-freeze—without breaking the bank.


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Clever Rubbing Alcohol Hacks For a Cleaner Home

Wiping down your windows with rubbing alcohol not only leaves them sparkling, but also frost-proof!


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Don’t Throw Out That “Dead” Houseplant Until You’ve Tried These Tricks

It may be brown and wilted, but that doesn’t mean it’s beyond rescue!


How to Stop Spam Texts on an iPhone or Android

Watch out! An unexpected text can go from simply annoying to malicious, which is why you'll want to know how...


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Painting Tips the Pros Don’t Want You to Know

Get professional-looking results at a fraction of the cost of hiring painters.