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Keep your home sparkling clean inside and out with these projects and tips for a faster and better job.

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Leave Dirt in the Dust with the 5 Best Vacuums for Apartments

Keep your small space clean and tidy with the best vacuums for apartment living.

6 Best Carpet Rakes for Eliminating Hair and Debris

Want to prolong the life of carpet and area rugs and keep them looking great? Get busy on dirt, debris...


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How Often To Mop Wood Floors Safely and Effectively

Hardwood floors looking a little worse for wear? Mop them! Two experts explain how — and how often — to...


The 6 Best Tile Floor Cleaners for Everyday Spills and Spot Cleaning

Whether it’s for wiping spilled juice from kitchen tile or cleaning up around the toilet, here are the...


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How To Clean Windows With Vinegar

Grease-cutting, mineral-removing vinegar cleans everything, even windows! Here's how to get your windows shining with vinegar.

How To Clean Concrete Floors in the Basement

Has your concrete basement floor seen better days? It might simply need cleaning. Here's how to clean a concrete floor...


The Floor Police Mop Makes Cleaning All Surfaces Criminally Easy

The cordless Floor Police Mop puts dust behind bars with high-speed revolving pads. It's no wonder Amazon customers are raving...

5 Best Robot Mops to Get Your Floors Squeaky Clean

Robot mops can completely revolutionize your floor-cleaning routine. Whether you're looking for a hybrid vacuum mop or a high-tech robot...


Here’s Why So Many Homes Have Brass Doorknobs

These old-school fixtures are so much more than a pretty face.


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This Family Handyman Approved Cordless Vacuum Is a Must-Have for Parents and Pet Owners

You know how annoying it is to drag out your full-sized vacuum to deal with every little a sprig of...


We Tried This Ryobi Pressure Washer and Our Patio Has Never Looked So Clean

This all-new Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer will spray away dirt and grime from almost any outdoor surface, and leave your...

We Tried This Innovative Brush That Makes Cleaning Vinyl Siding a Breeze

Looking for an eco-friendly way to clean your vinyl siding? Give the American-made Siding Brush a try.


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We Tried the Tineco Floor Cleaner and It Changed How We Clean Our Floors

In just five minutes, the Tineco floor cleaner changed the way I clean my floors.


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How To Clean a Brick Fireplace

Keep your brick fireplace functioning well and looking good inside and out with these tips for how to clean fireplace...


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Are You Ready to Host Holiday Guests This Year?

Make your guests comfortable and save yourself some headaches.


9 Genius Ways to Get Rid of Dust in Your Home You Never Thought Of

The never-ending battle against dust just got easier. Find out how to get rid of dust once and for all!

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Best Over the Toilet Organizers for Bathroom Storage of 2022

Get extra storage with an affordable over the toilet organizer.


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8 Pet Safe Floor Cleaners and DIY Solutions

Calling all fur parents: Keep them safe from harmful chemicals with these pet safe floor cleaners.


How to Clean Window Screens

Screen Cleaning Made Easy

 


Tips for Hiring a Termite Exterminator

They'll crunch and they'll munch and they'll chew your house down! Here's how to work with an exterminator to battle...


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10 Tips for Wood Floor Scratch Repair

Do you have ugly scratches in your wood floors? In many cases you can make those imperfections go away—or at...


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The 5 Best Carpet Cleaners for Pet Stains of 2023

Pets are messy, but your floors don’t have to be! The best carpet cleaner for pet stains keeps your home...


45 Kitchen Mistakes You Need to Stop Making

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


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What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home

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


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Best Hardwood Floor Cleaners

Find the right hardwood floor cleaner to keep your wood floors looking their best.

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Swiffer Hacks That Will Completely Change the Way You Clean

You can bust dust on a budget with our Swiffer hacks.


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What To Know About Carpet Cleaning

You owe your carpet some TLC. Keep it looking good and smelling fresh with these smart carpet cleaning strategies and...


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Carpet Cleaning: Pro Service vs. Renting Equipment?

When it's time to clean your carpet, should you hire a pro or rent DIY carpet cleaning equipment? Here are...


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How to Dry Your Wet Carpet

Get your wet carpet dry and fluffy again with these tips and tricks, whether you're facing mildly damp or fully...


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How to Clean Carpets Without a Machine

Want to clean your carpet but hate those bulky machines? Follow these DIY cleaning tips and methods to learn how...


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8 Signs You Need Professional Carpet Cleaning

If you're seeing these signs of a dirty carpet, it's time for a professional carpet cleaning to remove grime and...