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    40 Easy Life Hacks for Organizing Your Home

    Simplify your life and make finding things effortless with these 40 easy life hacks for organizing your home.


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    28 Odd But Useful Tips All DIYers Need to Know

    Here are 28 clever solutions from our readers and the DIY experts at The Family Handyman.


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    10 Ugly Air Vent Cover Upgrades

    Don't let ugly air vent covers ruin your decor. Check out these great-looking upgrades you can purchase or DIY.


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    19 Organizing Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

    Conquer clutter once and for all with these brilliant organizing tricks every homeowner should know.


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    100 Cheap Decor Ideas That Look Expensive

    You don't have to break the bank to give your home a high-end look.


    77 Things You Should Never Throw Out (and How to Reuse Them)

    Wait! Before you toss these items in the trash or recycling bin, check out all of these clever ways you...


    30 Last-Minute DIY Gifts for Mother’s Day

    Get Mother's Day right with an awesome DIY gift for mom.


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    41 Genius Small Kitchen Storage and Organization Ideas

    Want some seriously brilliant kitchen organization ideas to maximize space & efficiency? Here are 41 kitchen organization hacks that'll make...

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    40 Home Mysteries Explained

    Stop racking your brain and learn how to solve these common home mysteries right now.


    18 Cheap Kitchen Updates That Look Expensive

    Make your kitchen look like a million bucks—or at least more expensive than what you really paid for these updates....


    5 Easy Home Tech Add-Ons

    You don't need to completely rewire your home or spend thousands of dollars to take advantage of advanced technology. Check...


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    18 Inspiring Inside-Cabinet Door Storage Ideas

    Increase your home's storage space by utilizing every possible nook and cranny, including the backs of cabinet and closet doors....


    19 Cleaning Tips Every Dog or Cat Owner Should Know

    These tips for pet owners offer practical solutions for everything from cleaning up fur to keeping pets off the furniture.


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    How To Get Dog Poop Out of Carpet, Wood & More

    Whether you have a new puppy or a longtime companion, pet owners understand accidents happen. Here's how to tackle any...


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    How To Identify and Get Rid of Carpenter Ants

    Carpenter ants may not eat the wood they chew, but they can still cause a lot of damage to your...


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    What Is a Silt Fence and Why Do You Need One for a Home Build?

    Made of posts and permeable fabric, silt fences help protect the watershed and infrastructure by keeping soil runoff in its...


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    How to Organize and Store Important Documents at Home

    Closing on a home generates mountains of paperwork. Here's how to get organized so you can locate any important document...

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    How to Put Snow Chains on Your Tires

    If you've purchased snow chains and don't know how to put them on your car (or you're just curious) don't...


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    What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home

    When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....


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    The Homeowner’s Guide to Removing Any Stain

    Remove the most troublesome stains in your house!


    11 Last-Minute Walmart Gifts Ideas Around $20

    It’s not too late (or too expensive) to find great gifts for everyone on your list at Walmart....


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    How Long Germs Last on 9 Not-So-Common Surfaces

    Germs can live up to five days on some surfaces. Here's what to know and how to stay safe and...


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    9 Entryway Shoe Storage Ideas That’ll Change Your Life

    These entryway shoe storage ideas will keep clutter at bay while ensuring your most-worn footwear is always easy to find.

    10 Hacks to Try If You’re Always Losing Things Around the House

    It's been estimated that we spend 153 days in our lifetime looking for stuff, according to a study conducted by...


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    35 Things You Don’t Clean But Should ASAP

    These areas of your home have been neglected for way too long! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and...


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    10 Hot Gifts to Keep Your Loved Ones Warm This Winter

    With the holidays comes cold weather. Keep your people warm with these gift ideas.


    30 Things You Need to Throw Out Before the Fall

    From summer stuff you never wear to expired sunscreen, here's a list of things to toss or store, and some...


    How to Dispose of Household Items That Are Difficult To Get Rid Of

    If you're tidying up and organizing your home, you'll probably come across some items you need to get rid of....


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    Four Ways to Finance Building a Home

    A traditional construction loan is not your only option when financing your from-the-ground-up dream home, beach house or woodsy cabin.