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    How to Snuff Out Bad Smells in Your House

    Every now and then you'll walk into a room in your home and think to yourself, "What stinks?" Maybe it's...


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    How to Remove Just About Anything From Carpet

    From simple to extreme, these solutions will help you get rid of almost every carpet stain you may encounter at...


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    100 Essential Cleaning Hacks for Your Home

    Speed up home cleaning by putting into practice some of these 100 essential cleaning hacks for your home. You won't...


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    12 Safe, Smart Ways to Use Essential Oils Around Your Home

    Using fewer chemicals around the home and replacing them with more natural options, like essential oils, is a trend worth...


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    How To Fix a Pitted Concrete Floor in Your Garage

    Special concrete resurfacers will make a concrete floor look like new


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    Should You Pressure Wash Your Roof?

    Pressure washing a dirty surface can be satisfying to watch, but that doesn't mean it's good for your roof.


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    Check Out This Viral Wooden Spoon Cleaning Hack

    Albeit gross, this viral wooden spoon hack will have you running into the kitchen to try it yourself.


    6 Ways to Remove Water Stains From Wood

    Someone forgot to use a coaster? Grab any of these household products and you'll be able to buff out those...

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    How to Deep-Clean Vinyl and Linoleum Floors

    Your easy-to-clean vinyl flooring needs a deep cleaning once in a while. Follow these steps to deep-clean vinyl floors and...


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    10 Clever Hacks to Remove Permanent Marker from Any Surface

    Using permanent marker can be risky—one small slip up and something gets ruined. Wrong! Here, you'll find 10 effective ways...


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    10 Bad Housekeeping Habits You Should Drop Today

    Are you guilty of these housekeeping mistakes?


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    13 Things You Should Never Pressure Wash

    A pressure wash can serve a valuable role in home maintenance, but don’t get carried away! Pressure washing can do...


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    What to Know About Magic Erasers

    Find out what's behind the magic in Magic Erasers.


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    Types of Air Fresheners and the Odors They Best Treat

    Sprays, solids, candles — not all air fresheners are created equal. Find out how different types work to combat common...


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    How to Whiten Yellow-Stained Pillows

    When you see how disgusting those pillows look, you might be tempted to ditch them and buy new ones. But...


    10 Best Laundry Baskets, Hampers and Sorters

    Make laundry day more organized and less of a chore with these cleverly designed laundry baskets and hampers.


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    9 Things You Never Knew Your Dryer Could Do

    If you’re only using that appliance to dry clothes, you’re missing out. Find out some more ways your clothes dryer...

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    This Magic Pen Will Clean Your Grout For Good

    Never worry about dirty grout ever again with this easy to use cleaning pen!


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    Which Floor Wax, Polish or Sealant Is Right for the Floors In Your Home?

    Don't make the wrong choice! Find the best floor wax, polish, sealant or cleaning solution depending on the type of...


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    Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Wax the Floors in Your Home

    To wax or not to wax? Find out whether your floor needs waxing or another type of treatment for keeping...


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    8 Best Jewelry Cleaners

    Proper storage and care will keep your jewelry looking like new. Try these cleaners for sparkling results.


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    How to Clean an Area Rug

    No need to hire a professional when you can clean an area rug yourself! You may need a friend if...


    Cleaning Products Professional House Cleaners Always Buy

    We asked the professionals what cleaning must-haves they swear by to keep every room in your home sparkling.

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    15 Professional Car Detailing Secrets

    Save $200 and detail your car yourself in half a day. Get professional results using these tips from experienced detailers.


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    Stuff We Love: Dyson V11 Torque Drive

    We tested the top-of-the-line Dyson V11 Torque Drive and nearly fell in love with vacuuming the house.


    How to Tell If You’re Using Too Much Laundry Detergent

    Even when laundry is filthy, smelly and stained, more detergent isn't better. If there are suds after the rinse cycle,...


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    How to Remove Paint from Concrete and Other Stains

    Remove oil and grease stains from concrete using TSP and other cleaners.


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    10 Things Professional Housecleaners Would Never Do in Their Homes

    Take some housekeeping advice from the pros — there really is a right way and a wrong way to clean...


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    How to Clean Glass Shower Doors

    A certified House Cleaning Technician shares everything you need to know about how to clean glass shower doors — and...