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Don’t Let Your Wardrobe Suffer: These 7 Personal Care Products Can Ruin Your Clothes
Unbeknownst to many people, certain household or personal care products can ruin clothes by causing discoloration, staining, or weakening of the fibers. Some personal care products like hair dye, insect repellent, and sunscreen can permanently stain clothes by leaving unsightly…
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Why Nest Bedding’s Easy Breather Pillow Is Overpriced and Overhyped
On paper, Nest Bedding’s Easy Breather seems like an ideal pillow. Its soft, shredded memory foam makes the pillow adjustable, its moisture-wicking fabric keeps things cool, and its 30-day return policy lets you try before you buy. On top of…
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7 Proven Garage Sale Pricing Tips
There are few things in life as satisfying as a garage sale. By the end of it, you’ll have purged your closets, decluttered your storage, and earned a sizable cash bonus. That is, if you host a successful garage sale.…
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16 Filthy Things That Even Neat Freaks Miss
Even after the world learned about Marie Kondo’s approach to items that spark joy, we’ve been more worried about getting rid of things that bring us unpleasantness: germs and the illnesses they can cause. While it’s fine to go on…
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How to Safely Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet
It’s now officially spring, and like it or not, officially spring-cleaning season. While the prospect of cleaning out every cranny of your home can be daunting, there’s one part of your home that you should never put off cleaning: your…
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Decluttering Projects You Can Easily Tackle in Less Than 30 Minutes
It’s springtime, and you know what that means: spring cleaning. To help make all of that tidying less daunting, we tracked down manageable decluttering projects you can complete in 30 minutes or less. “The goal of decluttering and getting organized…
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8 Cheap and Simple Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
Neighbors have been dissing each other for their “slovenly” front yards as early as the 19th century. Back in the day, yards were an extension of one’s house, but they…
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Are You Making These Laundry Mistakes?
Not only is spring cleaning an opportunity to toss out junk, it’s also a good time to look at your current cleaning habits. Have you gotten lax when doing the…
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25 Spring Cleaning Mistakes You Keep Making Every Year
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and suddenly you feel that familiar urge to get rid of old junk and clean everything in sight. But chances are there…
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10 Reasons the Marie Kondo Method Isn’t for You
It’s no secret that Marie Kondo and her books “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” and “Spark Joy,” along with her Netflix series, are a huge deal, inspiring post after…
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Things You Should Never Clean With Disinfecting Wipes
When you buy disinfecting wipes, you may want to use them on almost everything. But don’t do it. On certain surfaces, disinfecting wipes can do a lot more harm than good.…
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Spring Cleaning 101: The Definitive Guide to a Tidy Home
It comes around every year: Spring cleaning, the (perhaps dreaded) annual tradition that involves deep cleaning and decluttering your home. But spring cleaning isn’t just about making your home look and…
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20 Things to Really Organize Your Overstuffed Garage
There are plenty of things you can buy to keep your house organized, but what about the garage? Often considered an afterthought when it comes to spring cleaning, the garage…
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30 Handy Products to Refresh Your Home This Spring
Spring is near, and it’s time to throw open those windows, let in some fresh air, and get your house in order. We’ve rounded up inexpensive essentials that will come…
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Cheap Patio Paver Ideas When You’re on a Tight Budget
Whether you take on the task yourself or hire professionals, installing a paver patio is no easy feat. From leveling the paver base to placing the stones, it’s a long,…
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7 Super Bowl Snacks That Won’t Break the Bank, According to Redditors
While it may feel like you have to take out a second mortgage to throw a Super Bowl party this year — football deviled eggs are definitely off the menu…
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Costco-Themed Birthday Parties Are a Hit — Here’s How to Throw One
When it comes to retail fandom, Costco fans are unmatched in their zeal. Case in point: The warehouse store’s shoppers are so devoted that it’s become a trend to celebrate…
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Share a Netflix Account? Here’s How To Transfer Your Profile Before the Password Crackdown
After putting it off for years, Netflix is finally planning to crack down on the millions of users who share their passwords by the end of March. While details surrounding…
