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House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

16 Hydrogen Peroxide Uses You Never Knew About

Keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in every room of your house to whiten teeth, clean mirrors, prevent stains and more.

When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....

Researchers found bacteria in tap water can actually proliferate if a faucet has gone unused for a few days. Luckily,...

A certified House Cleaning Technician shares everything you need to know about how to clean glass shower doors — and...

It might be convenient to just rinse with water and flush it down the drain. But trust us, it’s worth...

While rewarding, being a homeowner can be costly and frustrating if you're not in the know. Here are 21 essential...

Ever wonder how some people never have mountainous piles of dishes in the sink, grime on the fridge handles or...

Your kitchen will never function better if you avoid these common mistakes.

The sponge and the sink are obvious culprits, but other everyday kitchen objects can harbor germs that cause foodborne illnesses...

The answer will have you second-guessing taking the time to protect your bum.

The key to having a fresh-smelling bathroom might lie in the toilet paper, not the toilet itself!

Find out how to clean and polish a stainless steel sink with a few household items.

Because laminate holds up quite well and is far less expensive than other countertop surfaces, it has remained a viable...

The modern garbage disposal has been a tremendous boon for homeowners and renters worldwide. It provides a quick and sanitary...

If not, there could be some serious consequences.

These surfaces have more germs than the average toilet seat, and you’ve likely already touched at least one of them...

It's probably the filthiest thing in your bathroom. No, it's not the toilet or even the toilet handle. It's the...

Here's How to Clean Your Toilet Tank

When my bathroom sink gets clogged, I don't reach for chemicals. Instead, I use a long zip tie. I cut...

To remove stains from a bathtub or any other porcelain fixture, fill the basin with warm water and drop in...

We’ve seen recipes for DIY toilet-cleaning bombs all over the Internet lately. So, naturally, The Family Handyman had to give...

Open kitchen shelves are an effective way to open up your kitchen while gaining more accessible storage space, making them...