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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 try.

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If You See Green Residue in Your Sink, This Is What It Means

What is causing that blue-green stain in the bottom of your sink? Algae? Toothpaste? Nope, the culprit is copper!


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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13 Best Sink Cleaners

There are more germs in the kitchen sink than in the toilet after flushing! Clean and sanitize the kitchen sink...


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11 Best Under the Sink Organizers for the Bathroom and Kitchen

Cabinets under the sink are a trap for clutter—until now. These are the best under-sink organizers for every size cabinet.

45 Kitchen Mistakes You Need to Stop Making

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


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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 Install a Touchless Faucet

Faucet installation made easy.


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You Won’t Believe What Could Be Growing in Your Tap Water

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


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15 Things Home Inspectors Wish You Knew

These things home inspectors wish you knew can help sellers prepare for a home sale and make buyers aware of...


11 Things You Should Never Put Down the Drain

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

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8 Things Professional Housecleaners Do in their Homes Every Day

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


7 Common Kitchen Items That Are Crawling With Germs (And It’s Not Just the Sponge)

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


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How to Clean Rubber Car Mats

Cleaning the dried mud and spilled coffee off your rubber car mats is quick and easy with a high-pressure garden...


4 Weekend Kitchen Upgrades

Do you want a kitchen refresh? A brighter, more user-friendly kitchen is just four weekends away.


How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

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

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How to Build Pull Out Under Sink Storage Trays for Your Kitchen

Construct roll-out trays for extra storage space in the sink base cabinet.


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Why You’ll Regret Choosing a Vessel Sink for Your Bathroom

Vessel sinks have been a design favorite among remodeling homeowners for over a decade because of their unique aesthetic. If...


Simple Bathroom Sink Drain Cleaner

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


How to Remodel a Small Bathroom

Update your bathroom with a new wall-hung sink, hidden-tank toilet and glass block window.


Elegant Small Bathroom

Beautify a small bathroom with a wall-mount faucet, vessel sink and console table.


How to Remodel Your Bathroom Without Destroying It

Add space and give your bathroom a new look with new medicine cabinets, lighting, tile and paint.


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How to Plumb a Pedestal Sink

Here's everything you need to know about how to install a pedestal sink, from start to finish.


Why are There Silverfish Under My Sink?

Why Silverfish are found under sinks


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