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40 Clever Spring Cleaning Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Dreading your home's annual deep-clean? These spring cleaning tips will make this year's routine a total breeze.
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Brilliant Bathroom Cleaning Tricks You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner
Tap the secret cleaning power of these ordinary household items for a bathroom that truly sparkles.
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Why You Need to Clean Your Washing Machine Filter (And Where to Find It)
Make sure your washing machine is operating at 100 per cent with this little-known maintenance tip.
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You’ve Been Putting Garbage Bags in Wrong This Whole Time
Thanks to this mind-blowing viral video, you'll never have to shake out a fresh garbage bag again!
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10 Hilarious DIY Jokes That Will Bring Down the House
Sometimes the only way to make it through a reno is to laugh. These DIY jokes can help you see...
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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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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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Try This Simple Hack and You’ll Never Miss Another Oil Change
Can't remember when your car had its last oil change? This hack can help!
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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.
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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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This is How Long You Can Drive on a Spare Tire
It all depends on whether your spare is a full-size regulation tire or a donut.
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Why You Should Always Keep a Carpet Remnant in Your Trunk
Hint: it could help you out of a slippery situation.
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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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10 Car Repairs You’ve Probably Wasted Money On
Could you be blowing your hard-earned cash on unnecessary maintenance?
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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...
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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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Painting Tips the Pros Don’t Want You to Know
Get professional-looking results at a fraction of the cost of hiring painters.
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Cleaning Myths You Need to Stop Believing—and What to Do Instead
Sometimes you can't beat old-school advice. These traditional cleaning tips, on the other hand, deserve be relegated to the past.
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20 Home Organizing Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How to Fix Them!)
Home organizers reveal the surprising habits that are keeping your house cluttered and inefficient.
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Genius Cooking Spray Hacks You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner
If you're only using cooking spray to prevent your baked goods from sticking to the pan, you're tapping just a...
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Bryan Baeumler’s Best Kitchen Renovation Advice
Considering a kitchen makeover? Don't swing a sledgehammer until you've consulted HGTV star Bryan Baeumler's rules for a (relatively) painless...
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Smart DIY Storage Ideas to Make Your Garage Work Harder
Is your garage getting so cluttered there's barely enough room to park your car? These DIY garage storage ideas will...
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Bet You Didn’t Know Your Kitchen Colander Could Do This!
If you’re only using your colander to drain pasta, you’re tapping just a fraction of its potential.
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25 Home Organizing Hacks You Need to Try Today
These clever tricks will introduce order to the most cluttered spots in your home.
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The Best Homemade Carpet Cleaners For Every Kind of Stain
Before calling an expensive cleaning service to tackle your coffee, wine or ink stained rugs, try these do-it-yourself solutions.
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Clever Uses for Your Real Christmas Tree After the Holidays
Instead of kicking the tree to the curb, put it to good use with these brilliant backyard hacks.
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The Best Home Remedies for Indigestion
Got a bad case of indigestion? Instead of rushing to the drugstore for an over-the-counter antacid, pull these ingredients from...
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Clever Christmas Cookie Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Want to focus on enjoying the festive season? Save time and money on your holiday baking with these clever Christmas...
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Genius Flour Hacks You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner
If you're only using flour in the kitchen, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential.