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How to wash your towels to keep them clean and fluffy
Home Tips

How to wash your towels to keep them clean and fluffy

These easy laundry tips will ensure that your towels look and feel brand new – and are truly clean.
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9 ways to unwrinkle your clothes without an iron

No time to iron? Don't panic. These tips will have you smoothed out in no time.
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13 tiny changes that will make your home instantly happier

When your space is piled with clutter or doesn't reflect your personality, it can be hard to feel truly at home. Here are some science-backed ways to improve your state of mind, simply by [...]
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Everyday items you’ve been using wrong this whole time

These everyday tasks just became quicker, safer and more effective.
15 spring cleaning mistakes that could make you sick
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15 spring cleaning mistakes that could make you sick

You think you're doing a good job of getting your house sparkling, but could you actually be harming your health in the process?
Home Tips

Genius uses for essential oils in your home

Essential oils have been around for hundreds of centuries for a reason – because they're powerful! Here's how to put them to work in your home.
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9 surprising uses for Epsom salts you’ve probably never thought of

Epsom salts have been a staple for creating a soothing bath to wash away aches and pains. But there's much more this simple substance can do.
12 simple ways to update your bedroom
Home Tips

12 simple ways to update your bedroom

Redesign your space with these stylish yet affordable ideas that can be completed in as little as just a few hours.
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14 laundry myths that are ruining your clothes

Change the way you wash your clothes and they, along with your appliances, will thank you!
14 food parts you should never throw in the garbagemediately tossing those leftover parts of fresh produce in the bin, you could be missing out on some powerful nutrients – and losing money in the process.
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14 food parts you should never throw in the garbage

If you're immediately tossing those leftover parts of fresh produce in the trash, you could be missing out on some powerful nutrients – and losing money in the process.
Cleaning myths that don’t actually work (and what to do instead)
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Cleaning myths that don’t actually work (and what to do instead)

Cleaning experts are calling out these popular cleaning “hacks” that are obsolete or never did the job in the first place!
11 things you shouldn’t store in your bathroom
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11 things you shouldn’t store in your bathroom

Some products made specifically to be used in the bathroom should definitely not be stored in the bathroom. Here's why.
18 things your electrician wishes you knew
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18 things your electrician wishes you knew

Before you attempt to DIY a power problem in your home, be sure to read what these electricians have to say.
If these things are in your freezer, toss them out
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If these things are in your freezer, toss them out

Need to make some room in the freezer? When in doubt, throw it out.
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10 surprising things that decrease property value

Your home is one of your biggest purchases, so it makes sense that you'd want to protect your investment. Read on to learn about 10 surprising things that decrease a home's property value.
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