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The Best Tips for Cleaning Windows, Inside and Out
Even when the sun is shining, you may not get the maximum amount of natural light in your home if your windows are covered in a film of dirt, dust, splattered bugs, or water spots. To fully enjoy the longer days ...
10 Ways to Boost Productivity at Home
Enlist these productivity tips from experts to accomplish more at home in less time and with greater joy.
Solved! Why Is My House So Dusty?
Q: I pride myself on keeping a tidy home, but I can’t seem to get a handle on the dust situation. It seems as though a layer of dust appears on my furniture mere hours after I clean. Am I doing something wrong? W...
Solved! Why Are My Succulents Dying?
Q: I thought I’d finally found a plant I couldn’t kill, but the small collection of succulents I arranged in my living room are looking pretty sickly, with the leaves falling off. What am I doing wrong—and can I ...
The Best Robot Vacuums for Effortless Cleaning Routines
No one enjoys vacuuming back and forth across the floor of each room and then having to repeat the chore just a week or two later. But dust, dirt, and pet hair don't stop for anyone!The desire for a better, more ...
How To: Use a Nail Gun
Whether you’re looking to add shiplap, install trim, or tackle one of the hundreds of other carpentry projects, a nail gun (also called a “nailer”) will speed up the project and improve nailing consistency. We’re...
12 Surprising Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
Solve your worst cleaning conundrums, from grubby grout to rusty tools to skunky clothing, with a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and our how-to hacks!
5 Things to Know About Replacing a Garbage Disposal
Uh oh! You turn on the tap, flick the switch, and after a groan your garbage disposal goes silent, leaving you with a sink full of scraps. Before calling a plumber to install a new one, consider replacing the uni...
The Best Solar Path Lights for Your Lawn and Garden
Many homeowners strive to enjoy their outdoor space as much as possible, whether that means reading on the porch late into the evening, cooking on the patio after dark, or playing lawn games in the twilight. Of c...
6 Things to Know Before Spraying Insecticide
The much-anticipated arrival of spring also brings a plethora of insects. Some, like ladybugs and honeybees, are beneficial to your garden. Others, sadly, not so much. From the tomato hornworms that ravage your p...
