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No Job Is too Tough for Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap

A fiercely degreasing hand soap that's still gentle on your skin?  Give this Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap a...


How To Clean a Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Here’s the plan — don’t neglect the fan.


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9 Best Shop Vacs for Cleaning a Workshop

Looking for the best way to keep your workshop dust free? Check out this roundup of nine fantastic shop vacuums.


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How To Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests

Make your guests comfortable and save yourself some headaches.

8 Best Air Fresheners for Your Kitchen

Need to get some unwanted smells out of your kitchen? These eight odor-eliminating products should be a big help.


How to Wash an Electric Blanket

Before you snuggle up with your electric blanket this winter, make sure it's clean. Here's how to do it.

How to Clean Your Bathtub

Follow these steps to keep your tub sparkling.


The Best Way to Clean Bathroom Tile

Make your tile and grout shine again. Here's how.


How to Clean a Shower in 6 Steps

Incorporate these steps into your regular cleaning routine.


How to Clean a Toilet in 5 Steps

Kill 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses weekly with this cleaning method.

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Best Bathroom Over the Toilet Storage Options of 2022

Get extra storage with an affordable over the toilet organizer.


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11 Best Shower Cleaning Products of 2022

Keeping your shower sparkling clean has never been easier. Shop the best shower cleaning products recommended by experts.


How To Clean Shower Curtains

Has it been a while since you cleaned your shower curtain? It might be high time to throw it in...


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The Easiest Way to Wash Bath Mats

You probably aren't cleaning your bath mats often enough. Here's why you should, and how to do it.


What Are the Colored Squares on Toothpaste Tubes?

That colored block on each tube of toothpaste has generated all kinds of myths. Here's the real explanation!

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9 Brilliant Ways To Use Vinegar in Your Laundry Routine

You probably have a gallon of white vinegar on your shelf, so here's how to put it to work and...


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8 Best Safe and Effective Dishwasher Detergents

The best safe and effective dishwasher detergents remove stains and food residue without harsh chemical smells and expensive price tags.


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10 Things You Shouldn’t Be Storing on Your Kitchen Countertop

If you're like most people, you probably use your kitchen counter as a catch-all for various odds and ends, food-related...


9 Ways to Dry Clothes Without a Dryer

Whether your dryer is kaput or you're looking for ways to save energy, we'll show you how to dry clothes...


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....


Last Chance to Save Big on Amazon Prime Day Deals

Prime Big Deal Days will be here before you know it. Sign up for Prime to shop early deals.


What Do Dryer Sheets Do?

What do dryer sheets and how effective actually are they? It's not magic. It's really quite simple.


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Best Dishwashing Gloves For Your Different Needs

We found the best dishwashing gloves on the market to keep your hands dry and protected and your dishes sparkling.

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11 Clever Ways to Fix a Stinky Garbage Can

Having trouble with a stinky garbage can? Read on for fixes to deodorize trash bins in your home sweet, sweet-smelling...


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How to Keep Your Bathroom Counter Clean and Organized

Enjoy a vanity that's sparkling and free of clutter, thanks to a bathroom counter organizer and more smart storage.


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8 Best Oven Cleaners

Remove baked-on greasy messes without a ton of scrubbing or scraping. These top oven cleaners outshine the competition.


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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...


How to Paint Concrete Floors

Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.