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This Viral TikTok Hack for Easy Paint-Matching Is Straight-Up Brilliant
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It's even got the thumbs up from a professional!
Feb 26, 2022
A Super-Smart Way to Reuse Those Ugly Promotional Magnets You Get for Free
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Sorry, local pizzeria — we're going to use your magnets for something else!
Feb 25, 2022
The Single Best Tip You Need to Know If You Ever Clean with Vinegar
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This tip will save you a step!
Feb 23, 2022
The Single Best Thing You Can Do with a Sock That’s Missing Its Mate
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Lost sock? We've got the perfect solution.
Feb 17, 2022
The Free Pantry Organizer That’s Already Hiding in Your Closet
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You can do this in a snap.
Feb 8, 2022
The Clever Organizing Hack You Need to Hear If You’re Getting a New Fridge Anytime Soon
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Hello, free storage bins!
Feb 4, 2022
11 Super-Smart Ways to Use Old Newspapers Around Your Kitchen
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Extra, extra! Read all about it!
Feb 4, 2022
This Simple Pantry Staple Can Make Your Cloudiest Glasses Look Brand New
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You definitely already have it on hand.
Jan 20, 2022
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Container of Plain Yogurt
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How can you tell if this trick is working? You'll see the yogurt turn green.
Jan 19, 2022
10 Surprising Ways to Use Dawn Dish Soap — Beyond Cleaning the Dishes
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Use it to clean your shower, degrease cabinets, unclog drains, and more!
Jan 8, 2022
The Last Thing to Do with a Jar of Mayonnaise Before You Rinse It Out
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Have hardwood floors? Give this a read!
Jan 6, 2022
The Shower Staple That Also Belongs in Your Kitchen
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It can help clean your glass Pyrex dishes, the inside of your oven, grimy grates, and more.
Jan 5, 2022
10 Surprising Things You Can Clean Using Dishwasher Tablets
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You know, besides the dishes in your dishwasher.
Dec 15, 2021
The Unconventional and Surprising Tool I Use to Clean My Stovetop
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You'll be mad you didn't think of this earlier.
Dec 29, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do When You Open a New Bag of Sugar
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Still baking for the holidays? Then, read this!
Dec 15, 2021
The Adorable, Easy Houseplant Trick That’s Hiding Right in Your Kitchen
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If you love cottagecore, you're in luck!
Dec 27, 2021
A Cutting Board Can Help Keep Your Fridge Clean and Germ-Free — Here’s How
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Think of it sort of like a home base for your ingredients.
Dec 22, 2021
You Should Keep a Bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide Next to Your Dish Soap — Here’s Why
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Use it when washing dishes by hand or in the dishwasher.
Dec 13, 2021
The 1-Minute Trick You Should Do the Next Time You Pull Out Your Can Opener
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You'll be mad you didn't know this sooner.
Dec 9, 2021
You Should Keep a Bowl of Vinegar Next to Your Stove
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Here's why.
Dec 7, 2021
Smart Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide, Mesh Garlic Bags, and 10 Other Things You Already Have Around the House
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Clean your filthiest baking sheets! Put empty butter boxes to good use! Shine up leather shoes! And more!
Dec 7, 2021
The Smart Way to Use Container Lids When They’re Missing Their Bottoms
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You don't need to toss all of your lids that are missing bottoms. In fact, you should definitely keep at least two of them!
Dec 2, 2021
3 Brilliant Ways an Inexpensive Tension Rod Can Help Organize Your Kitchen
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Who knew tension rods were the secret weapon your kitchen needed?
Nov 22, 2021
This Viral TikTok Swiffer Hack Is So Simple, Yet So Brilliant
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We're honestly mad we didn't think of it earlier!
Nov 29, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with That Bubble Wrap That Came in the Mail
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This tip is over-the-pop!
Nov 24, 2021
The Secret for Extra, on-Demand Counter Space Lies in Your Laundry Room
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You can pull it out and put it away in a jiffy!
Nov 23, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Tub of Crisco
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Opened Crisco is only good for about a year. Here's how to make the most of that newly purchased tub.
Nov 16, 2021
32 Smart and Surprising Uses for All the Cleaning Supplies You Already Have
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Who knew Windex and dishwasher tablets had so many alternative uses?
Nov 11, 2021
31 of the Most Brilliant Cabinet and Drawer Organizing Ideas of All Time
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We've got ideas for all those pot lids, long-handled utensils, food processor attachments, and more.
Nov 14, 2021
Before & After: This Tiny Rental Kitchen Is Full of Affordable DIYs — Including a Really Smart Fridge Hack
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And it can be changed or updated on a whim!
Nov 12, 2021
20 Sneaky Ways to Declutter Your Kitchen
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One tip: Pick three things to get rid of today!
Nov 10, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with Your Orange Peels Before You Throw Them in the Compost Bin
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Orange you glad you learned this trick?
Nov 10, 2021
10 Better Ways to Store All Your Spices
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Number 4 is especially smart!
Nov 8, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with an Empty Tissue Box Before You Recycle It
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These little boxes sure come in handy!
Nov 5, 2021
The $12 Hack That’ll Make Storing Your Foil and Parchment Paper a Million Times Better
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Plus, it'll free up some storage space!
Nov 2, 2021
9 Surprising Things You Can Do with Windex
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It's an effective way to tackle plenty of other household chores, from the kitchen to your patio.
Nov 1, 2021
35 Easy, Brilliant Halloween Costumes You Can Pull Together at the Last Minute
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Some are punny, some are put together with little more than a blank T-shirt, and some can be done with a quick trip to the supermarket.
Oct 27, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with a Banana Peel Before You Throw It in the Compost
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This hack is pretty "a-peel-ing!"
Oct 19, 2021
9 Clever IKEA Hacks to Help You Make the Most of Your Tiny Kitchen
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Turn a bookcase into an island! Use wood crates as cabinets! And more!
Oct 15, 2021
12 Mindless Kitchen Habits That End Up Costing You Money
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These small things can add up very quickly.
Oct 14, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with a Brown Paper Lunch Bag
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Don't toss it in the recycling just yet!
Oct 14, 2021
Make Your Fridge Less Stinky with a Bit of Vanilla Extract
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Buh-bye, gross fridge odors!
Oct 13, 2021
I’ve Finally Found the Smartest Way to Use a Kitchen Junk Drawer
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It solves, not one, but two common problems!
Oct 13, 2021
The Smartest Place to Store Your Plastic Wrap Is Not in a DrawerKitchen
If you keep it in a drawer or in your pantry, you should know that there's a better way.
Oct 12, 2021
The Most Brilliant, Mom-Approved Idea That’ll Help You *Cut* Back on Paper Towels
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Pun intended!
Oct 11, 2021
I Used a Dishwasher Tablet to Clean My Toilet — Here’s How It Went
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That gross orange ring had to go.
Oct 10, 2021
5 Things You Should Always Add to the Dishwasher
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Make a little bit of space!
Oct 9, 2021
I Tried Using Rinse Aid on My Glass Shower Doors — Here’s What Happened
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Crystal-clear glass? Let's find out!
Oct 7, 2021
An HGTV Star Has a Smart Paint Tip That’ll Add Warmth to Your Kitchen
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A little warmth can go a long way.
Oct 5, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with a Dryer Sheet Before You Toss It
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This tip is seriously a *cut* above the rest!
Oct 5, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Bottle of Vegetable Oil
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Actually, there are two things you should do.
Sep 29, 2021
6 Brilliant Kitchen Upgrades That You’ve Never Seen or Thought of Before
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Who wouldn't want a vacuum built into their toe-kicks!?
Sep 29, 2021
The 5 Best Hacks Every Stand Mixer Owner Should KnowTools
Here's how to make the most of your most coveted small appliance.
Sep 29, 2021
7 Brilliant Kitchen Storage Ideas to Steal from This 600-Square-Foot Apartment
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Number 7 will wow you!
Sep 27, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with an Empty Toilet Paper Roll
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Don't be so quick to toss it in the recycling!
Sep 27, 2021
How To Make DIY Jewelry Cleaner with Ingredients from Your Pantry
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You'll just need some baking soda, salt, and aluminum foil.
Sep 25, 2021
The $4 Hair Accessory That Helps Keep My Kitchen in Order
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It's actually $4 for 18, so it's more like the 22-cent hair accessory ...
Sep 24, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with Potato Peels Before You Toss Them
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Eat them as a snack or use them to clean!
Sep 23, 2021
The Brilliant Reason to Save That Plastic Table from Pizza Boxes
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It can actually come in handy!
Sep 20, 2021
This Drastic-yet-Effective Decluttering Method Will Make You Fall in Love with Your Home Again
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Finally, a foolproof plan for getting rid of all that stuff you don't actually need!
Sep 20, 2021
The Brilliant Spice-Storage Secret I Learned When I Moved to Atlanta
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Steal it. No matter where you live.
Sep 16, 2021
The Little Organizing Trick I Stole from Ina Garten That’s Totally Made Me a Better Cook
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It's super simple but also super brilliant.
Sep 16, 2021
The First Thing to Do with a New Jar of Peanut Butter
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Your new dishes and upcycled glass jars will thank you!
Sep 16, 2021
The Best Way to Clean Your Bathtub Is with Liquid Dish Soap
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And a broom!
Sep 14, 2021
The Smart Fridge Hack That’ll Help You Eat Your Fruits & Veggies (and Waste Less Produce!)
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You'll completely rethink the crisper drawer.
Sep 14, 2021
4 Ways to Make Your Dining Table Look More Expensive, According to Real Estate Experts
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You might just need a new rug!
Sep 13, 2021
5 Surprising Ways to Maximize the Space in Your Dishwasher
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Take out that silverware caddy!
Sep 11, 2021
5 Clever Ways to Use a Dish Rack (Beyond Using It to Air-Dry Your Dishes)Kitchen
Get better results from your dishwasher! Organize your toddler's dinnerware! And more!
Sep 3, 2021
The Super-Easy Way to Figure Out When Your Grocery Store Is the Least BusyGroceries
Don't forget about this super-helpful Google Maps feature.
Sep 9, 2021
4 Smart Kitchen Storage Solutions Worth Stealing from This 600-Square-Foot Rental Apartment in Toronto
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Coffee- and tea-drinkers will really love the first tip!
Sep 9, 2021