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  • white t-shirt with a yellow stain in armpit
    By Jessica Steinhoff 8 hours ago

    Our Laundry Expert's Top Tips For Removing Yellow Stains From Clothing—even After Drying

    Troubled by yellow stains on your laundry? Wish you had an affordable way of saving your clothes, even after they've dried? Our expert has got you covered.

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  • Person using baking soda and white vinegar on drain
    By Adrian Suppes 3 days ago

    Our Expert Plumber Recommends Pouring Vinegar In Your Drains — But Only Under These Conditions

    Vinegar can be useful for your drains, but a plumbing expert reveals the specific scenarios when it helps versus when it''s time to call a pro.

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  • Woman carrying box filled with half-gallon milk jugs
    By Jessica Steinhoff 6 days ago

    20 Smart Ways To Reuse Milk Jugs: You'll Wonder Why You Didn't Think Of These Sooner

    Stop tossing empty milk jugs in the recycling bin. These clever transformations turn a common container into surprisingly useful household solutions.

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  • cluttered bathroom countertop
    By Jillian Chapman 9 days ago

    Tired Of Countertop Clutter? This Easy Dollar Tree Hack Gives You Your Space Back

    If your countertops are messy, we found a solution for you. With a couple of items at a Dollar Tree price, you'll reclaim your counters from excess clutter.

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  • Cleaning hard water stains from a glass shower door
    By Ron Baker 10 days ago

    How To Instantly Remove Soap Scum From Glass Shower doors—It's So Simple!

    If soap scum is making your glass shower doors look gross, go no further than your kitchen for a simple and natural way to banish it for good. Here's how.

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  • Hand holding a jar with leftover sticker residue
    By Kirsten Nunez 11 days ago

    Easily Remove Stickers From Glass With The Help Of An Ordinary Pantry Staple

    Stop scratching at stubborn sticker residue on glass jars and windows. This common ingredient dissolves adhesive without chemicals or damage.

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  • Knives on a wall
    By Adrian Suppes 13 days ago

    The Secret To Sharpening Dull Kitchen Knives Is Already In Your Pantry

    Don’t rush out for a sharpener just yet — this common household item can give your knives a quick edge and make prep work feel effortless again.

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  • A dirty toaster oven
    By Adrian Suppes 16 days ago

    The Cleaning Trick That'll Get Your Gunky Toaster Oven Sparkling In Minutes

    Toaster ovens can collect serious buildup, but there’s one trusted cleaner that makes the job fast, easy, and surprisingly satisfying. Here's how to use it.

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  • Woman cleaning toilet with a toilet brush
    By Kirsten Nunez 17 days ago

    Tired Of Scrubbing? Keep Your Toilet Fresh Naturally With These DIY Tablets

    These homemade cleaning tablets drop into your toilet bowl and fizz away grime automatically, using household staples you probably already own.

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  • Hand opening dryer filled with white sheets
    By Jessica Steinhoff 18 days ago

    The Quick And Easy Hack That Keeps Sheets From Balling Up In The Dryer

    If you're sick of your sheets balling up in your dryer, here is a simple trick that may help. Learn how to do it and what types of bed linens it works best for.

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  • dried grease splatter on gas stovetop
    By Nicole Wisniewski 18 days ago

    How To Easily Clean Up Messy Grease Splatters With A Common Kitchen Ingredient

    Greasy messes in your kitchen have you down? Here is the item you probably have in the pantry that will help get rid of that nasty grease and how to use it.

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  • Man cleaning blinds with a yellow cloth
    By Kirsten Nunez 24 days ago

    The Must-Try Swiffer Hack That'll Revolutionize How You Clean Your Blinds

    Cleaning blinds is usually a tedious, dust-flying nightmare, but this popular cleaning tool transforms the chore into a quick and efficient task.

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  • two people holding noses looking into refrigerator
    By Kirsten Nunez 26 days ago

    Put Coffee Grounds In Your Fridge — Here's Why It's A Game-Changer

    It may sound weird, but coffee grounds can reduce stinky odors in your fridge. Here is why this trick works and how you can use it in your own kitchen.

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  • Men's pressed button-down shirts hanging in closet
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 1 month ago

    Make Your Clothes Look Freshly Dry-Cleaned With An Easy Laundry Trick

    Skip the pricey dry-cleaning bill. This easy laundry trick uses a common household staple to make clothes look crisp, sharp, and freshly pressed.

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  • Bright white shirts hanging on line
    By Rob Johnstone 1 month ago

    Brighten Up Yellowed Whites On Laundry Day With A Clever Medicine Hack

    Those tablets sitting in your medicine can restore dingy whites to their original brightness with this simple method, and can even eliminate unwanted odors.

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  • Closeup of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide,
    By David Kuchta 1 month ago

    If You Put Hydrogen Peroxide In Your Toilet, Here's What Will Happen

    This common first aid cabinet staple transforms into a powerful bathroom cleaning agent that tackles stains and germs without harsh chemical fumes.

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  • Removing a label from a wine bottle
    By Ron Baker 1 month ago

    5 Genius Hacks That Make Removing Stubborn Stickers From Glass A Breeze

    Ever buy a new frame or set of glasses, only to have them ruined by a price sticker that refuses to budge? Check out 5 ways to tackle those stubborn adhesives.

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  • Rusty baking pan
    By Lisa Bonham 1 month ago

    The Easy Baking Soda Hack That Breathes New Life Into Dirty Baking Sheets

    Caked-on grease, oil, and burned food particles make cleaning baking sheets a huge chore. Fortunately, two household staples combine to make your pans shine.

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  • Green algae growing on a stone wall
    By Lisa Bonham 1 month ago

    Say Goodbye To Green Algae On Cement Or Concrete With One Safe And Easy Fix

    Green algae on your driveway or patio is not only unsightly, but a slipping hazard. Oxygen bleach can remove it safely, without harming nearby plants.

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  • Bird splashing in a birdbath
    By Lisa Bonham 1 month ago

    Rid Your Birdbath Of Algae With The Help Of An Ordinary Pantry Staple

    Algae growth may seem impossible to remove from your birdbath. But it is easier than you think! Here is the pantry item that will relieve your algae nightmares.

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  • Wood floor with scuff marks
    By Kirsten Nunez 1 month ago

    The Smart Tennis Ball Hack That'll Bring Your Scuffed Up Floors Back To Life

    Scratches and scuffs are a regular part of your flooring's life. But you don't have to live with them. Simply grab a tennis ball and revive them.

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  • Woman reaching for items in a cabinet
    By Kirsten Nunez 1 month ago

    Prevent Kitchen Cabinet Clutter With A Genius Overstock Storage Solution

    Storing backups with your daily items quickly becomes a cluttered mess; prevent it with a simple overstock storage solution that keeps the items separate.

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  • Clogged drain with standing water and floating bubbles
    By Rob Johnstone 1 month ago

    The Fastest Fix For A Slow-Draining Sink Is Already In Your Kitchen Cabinet

    A clogged drain can put your whole routine on hold, whether it's in the kitchen or bathroom. Try this handy hack using household products to unclog the drain.

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  • light water stains on wooden surface
    By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

    The Kitchen Ingredient That Makes Removing Water Stains From Wood Furniture A Breeze

    If there's one thing that can ruin your beautiful wood coffee table, it's a white ring from a water stain. But, an easy fix may be closer than you think.

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  • Hands holding casserole dish under running water in sink.
    By Lisa Bonham 2 months ago

    Easily Remove Stubborn Pyrex And Bakeware Stains With An Unexpected Laundry Staple

    Burnt-on food is the trade-off for having lovely ceramic and glass bakeware. But, make cleanup easier with this simple and convenient cleaning hack.

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  • A pan with stubborn, burnt residue caking the bottom and a hand with a sponge attempting to clean it.
    By Sharon Kong Perring 2 months ago

    The Coffee Grounds Trick That Brings Dirty Pots And Pans Back To Life

    Turns out the coffee grounds used to make your cup of joe might be the natural secret to getting that dirty pan you abandoned clean again, and here's how.

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  • A woman opening an oven filled with smoke.
    By Sharon Kong Perring 2 months ago

    Eliminate The Smoke Smell From A Home With A Few Items From Your Kitchen

    Smoke smells can be a terrible nuisance to get rid of in the home, but a few simple pantry basics may be the solution for a fresh-smelling abode!

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