Household Hints & Tips
Keep your home clean and clutter-free with these household hints and tips.
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You need to kill gnats, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to kill gnats in this article.
You came home from your vacation and found your pantry infested with moths and now you must get rid of them. You've come to the right spot to learn how to get rid of pantry moths.
You might not know how to clean a dishwasher but you should. Because when you clean yours, it will function better so your dishes will be cleaner, too.
By Alia Hoyt & Jeremy Glass
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You probably want ladybugs in your garden. But how do you keep them out of your house? We'll tell you exactly how.
You'd like to clean a DVD, but you're not sure how. Learn how to clean a DVD in this article.
You were told to be careful when you clean a flat screen TV. Read this article and learn how to clean a flat screen TV.
You need to remove rust from cast iron cookware, but you’re not sure how to do it. Learn about how to remove rust from cast iron cookware in this article.
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You got nail polish on your carpet. Does that mean it's ruined? Not necessarily. We'll tell you how you can salvage it.
During the late summer months, fruit flies can become the bane of your existence. Here are some great tips for controlling and, ultimately, eradicating them from your kitchen.
For a lot of people, there just isn't time to clean the whole house, top to bottom, every week. That's where the convenience of a maid service comes in. What risks are you taking by hiring someone else to do the dirty work?
By Sara Elliott
If you've ever cleaned a stall shower, you know that most commercial cleaners are not particularly pleasant to inhale. But what if your child wants to help clean the house? Are there all-purpose cleaners safe enough for kids to handle?
By Julia Layton
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It's so easy to shut the door to your bathroom and tell yourself you'll clean it tomorrow. But tomorrow comes and goes, and the bathroom is still dirty. Do a little a day and you won't need to shut that door anymore.
No matter how clean you keep your home, there will always be jobs that are so gross you want to walk away and forget about them. Unfortunately, you can't do that. But there are things you can do to take a little bit of the nasty out.
By Sara Elliott
Your DVD player provides you with countless hours of entertainment, so all we ask is that you devote a few minutes to cleaning it every now and then. If that seems like a pretty even trade, read on to learn the best care for your DVD player.
If you're a movie buff that can't bear to part with an old-school videotape collection, then you've probably got a VCR somewhere in your house. But to keep those tapes in good condition, you'll need to clean your player -- the right way.
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It's a vicious circle: You'll be more productive with a clean workspace, but who has time to stop and clean their workspace? If you do a little everyday, you'd be amazed at how simple it really is.
Most people don't wash their windows as often as they should, and some people don't wash them at all. But they need it, and unless you have expendable cash, you have to do them. Here are some tips to take the bite out of the job.
Getting ready for a big cleaning job may have you breaking out the torn jeans, dirty T-shirts and worn sneakers. But cleaning your house doesn't always have to leave you covered in dirt and grime. There are ways to clean and stay clean at the same time.
By Sara Elliott
Cleaning doesn't have to be a chore. Well, it doesn't have to feel like one, anyway. Make it fun for the whole family with games, rewards and some good old-fashioned bonding time thrown in. Try these or develop your own variations.
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You've invested in a new digital camera, you need to keep it clean to ensure your pictures look fantastic. What do you need to know to avoid damaging your trusty picture maker?
With as much time as you spend at your computer, it should come as no surprise that it's covered in germs. So what's the best way to clean your keyboard and keep it sanitary?
Winter has set in, and the fireplace logs have come out. But along with those warm, romantic fires in the hearth, you'll also get soot, ash and grime. Not to worry, though. We have tips to keep your fireplace fire-ready.
After months of searching, you've found the perfect piece of antique glass to complement your decor. At least you think it's perfect. It's a little hard to tell due to the years of built-up dust and grime. Our tips can help you get it in tip-top shape.
By Sara Elliott
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There's a long-running joke that people use about not cleaning windows. But there's a reason the joke is popular and the chore is feared. It's a hard job. Could newspapers make it easier?
Cleaning the bathroom can be pain, but cleaning the shower door has got to be just about the worst part of it. How can you get rid of those streaks, spots and maybe even that faint green tinge?
By Julia Layton