Household Hints & Tips
Keep your home clean and clutter-free with these household hints and tips.
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You may assume you know how to wash baby clothes, but for their skin and good health, it's worth taking this refresher course. Washing baby clothes isn't a complicated process, but it is a different process than washing your own load.
By Julia Layton
Bed bugs are quite an annoying pest, but they can be banished from your home and your clothes. We'll tell you how!
By Sara Elliott
Overwhelmed at the thought of cleaning your basement, moving cross-country or even getting your electronic life in order? Professional organizers help tackle all types of projects in both the home and office. How do you know if it's worth hiring one?
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To many of us, spring cleaning simply entails scouring our house from top to bottom. But in some cultures, this seasonal cleaning ritual has a deeper meaning than just cleaning away dust bunnies.
You've emerged from your winter stupor, dazzled by spring's greenery and energized by an inexplicable urge to scrub things. Yep, it's spring cleaning time, but where to start?
Table topped with junk? Car packed with papers? Clean clothes MIA? There's a point where "messy" turns into "mess," making life unnecessarily difficult and stressful. Time to find out if your life fits the bill.
Are springtime birdies and budding leaves awakening your primordial urge to clean? More power to you! But before you go dusting up a storm, we suggest you sort through your stuff (and read this article).
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A fire can destroy a home -- and a life -- in seconds. It's imperative to be ready if that day ever comes. Find out what you need to do to prepare for a fire in your home.
Whether real or costume, jewelry deserves care and attention so you can enjoy your pieces for the long haul. We'll show you how to keep them safe while showing them off at the same time.
Cleaning an air filter can save you up to 15% on your utility bill. Learn more about cleaning a furnace filter.
If you're tired of picking lint off clothing, why not learn how to remove lint the easy way? Read this article to learn how to remove lint.
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Dog fleas, cat fleas - they're all the same pests. Pet owners understand the struggle, but killing fleas may be easier than you think.
You've gotten some glue on your clothing and have no idea how to remove glue from fabric. Read this article to learn how remove glue from fabric.
If your friends have been smoking inside your house, you know how hard it is to get rid of the lingering smoke smell. Read this article to know how to get rid of smoke smell.
The problem with the cast iron enameled sink in your kitchen is that you don't know how to clean it properly. Learn how to clean a cast iron sink from this article.
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You have this real fancy oil rubbed bronze faucet, and you have no idea how to care for it. This article will show you how to care for your oil rubbed bronze articles.
You have no idea how to remove the hard water spots covering your windows. Read this article to learn how to remove hard water spots from windows.
Your toaster oven has not been cleaned since you got it because you don't know how to clean it. This article will tell you how to clean your toaster oven safely.
If your Formica countertop is losing the sheen you loved when you first bought it, it's time to learn how to polish it back to its original luster. Read this article to learn how to polish Formica.
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You need to wash cashmere, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to wash cashmere in this article.
You need to clean a porcelain sink, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to clean a porcelain sink in this article.
Your beautiful sheepskin rug is filthy and you'd like to learn how to clean it. This article will tell you how to clean sheepskin.
You stepped on gum, and don't know how to get it off your shoes. Read this article to learn about how to get gum off shoes.
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Your hairbrush is full of hair and dust, and you don't know how to clean it. Simply follow these instructions and learn how to clean a hairbrush.
If you have a set of stainless utensils or even some gardening tools that are rusty, don't toss them. You can salvage them with just a bit of elbow grease.