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Surprising Computer-Screen Cleaner

Surprising Computer-Screen Cleaner

January 4, 2016

Sometimes a quick wipe of your computer screen or tablet leaves more lint than you had before. Here’s a common…

Neat Floor-Cleaning Trick

Neat Floor-Cleaning Trick

September 3, 2015

Don’t you hate it when you have a grease spill in your kitchen? You wipe…and wipe…and wipe, and the slipperiness…

14 Little Kitchen Miracles

14 Little Kitchen Miracles

August 12, 2015

Quick fixes for common annoyances Talk about annoying! How about buying a pineapple that never seems to fully ripen? Or…

Make Your Stainless Steel Sink Look New

Make Your Stainless Steel Sink Look New

July 28, 2015

Do you have a stainless steel sink (or what appears to be stainless steel) that looks like it hasn’t been…

No More Mothballs

No More Mothballs

June 16, 2015

If you are finalizing your sweater-storage solutions, here’s a way to keep winter wear smelling nice and free from moths.…

Quick Squeaky-Door Fix

Quick Squeaky-Door Fix

May 1, 2015

Do you have a door that loves to complain when you open or close it, and there’s no WD-40 in…

A Trick to Iron Sleeves
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A Trick to Iron Sleeves

January 21, 2015

Does anyone love to iron? We sure don’t…especially the weird parts, like sleeves! We know you can buy special ironing…

Emergency Laundry Detergent Substitute

Emergency Laundry Detergent Substitute

November 13, 2014

If you’re out of laundry detergent and you need to do a wash, DO NOT use dishwashing liquid! Use this other common household cleaner instead…

Unshrink Your Wool Sweater
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Unshrink Your Wool Sweater

October 21, 2014

If you have a wool sweater that has become too snug, we've got a tip that'll bring it back to…

Clean Marker, Crayon or Pen Off Your Wall

Clean Marker, Crayon or Pen Off Your Wall

July 23, 2014

To remove marker, crayon or pen from your walls, use the right kind of cleaner. Here’s the right cleaner to choose for each of these jobs.

Quick Cures for Clutter

Quick Cures for Clutter

Julie Morgenstern | July 1, 2014

You may be putting off clearing out clutter because the task seems daunting and tedious—but it doesn’t have to be.…

Get Scuff Marks Off Your Wood Floors

Get Scuff Marks Off Your Wood Floors

April 17, 2014

The plumber did a good job fixing that leak, but he left a trail of scuff marks on your hardwood…

Carpet-Cleaning Tricks from the Queen of Clean

Carpet-Cleaning Tricks from the Queen of Clean

Linda Cobb | April 14, 2014

There are a lot of carpet-cleaning products on the market that claim to do the same job as professional carpet-cleaning…

22 Clever Household Tips
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22 Clever Household Tips

Julie Edelman | March 24, 2014

You'll Wonder How You Lived Without Them Sure you can buy cleaners and special tools and chemicals and repair kits.…

Free Up Space in Your Closet

Free Up Space in Your Closet

January 14, 2014

Your closet rod will not accept one more hanger. Throwing your tops and sweaters around the bedroom is not an…