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Photo: DUO Studio (Shutterstock) Recently, I wrote about some of the lesser-known cleaning applications of dishwasher tablets around the house. In the comments, someone asked, “What’s the difference between dissolving…
Photo: hilalabdullah (Shutterstock) Originally created as a rust-prevention solvent for use in the aerospace industry, WD-40 has become the go-to product for your home’s squeaky door hinges and stuck bike…
Photo: Alex Kosev (Shutterstock) Good knives have a long shelf life if you take care of them: wash them by hand, store them in a dedicated place, and keep them…
Photo: Sunny Forest (Shutterstock) Remember that person who had a crush on you for years—who hung out right there, by your side, close but not stalking, quietly waiting to be…
Photo: VH-studio (Shutterstock) First, allow me to manage your expectations: This is not a comprehensive fall deep-cleaning cleaning checklist. There’s nothing complete or ultimate about it (because frankly those lists…
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock) Raking leaves is a universally dreaded annual task, and for good reason—it’s hard, physical work that creates more hard, physical work. Once you’re done raking, you still…
Photo: archideaphoto (Shutterstock) Living in an older home presents all sorts of challenges. The layouts may be more closed in, the wiring could need updating, the closet space is lacking—and…
Photo: hanohiki (Shutterstock) Home improvement TV shows are nothing new. In fact, one of the classics—This Old House—has been on since 1979 and still going strong (Bob Vila’s gone, but…
The state of your sink says a lot about the rest of the kitchen. A nice, clean sink is, well, nice and clean. A dirty sink, on the other hand,…
Warmer weather means prime fruit season is just around the corner, which unfortunately also means fruit flies won’t be far off either. But before you bust out the cider vinegar…