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There’s no place like home—especially when it’s in tip-top shape. We’ve rounded up the best cleaning and organizing tricks, affordable decor ideas, DIY hacks, and more. Warning: Once you’ve got everything just the way you want it, you may never want to leave!

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The Best Bed Sheets for a Great Night’s Sleep, According to Reviewers

Peaceful slumber is just a click away with these incredibly cozy sheets.


How to Safely Put Out a Grease Fire

Knowing how to put out a grease fire can prevent your house from burning down and even save your life....


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How to Clear a Clogged Sink Drain—Without Needing to Call a Plumber

With these simple steps, you can learn how to unclog a sink and save yourself a call to the plumber


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How to Clean a Dishwasher: A Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these simple steps for a cleaner-than-clean dishwasher.


Here’s How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets—and the Gross Things That Happen When You DonR...

A microbiologist, dermatologist and cleaning pro explain just how often you should change your sheets


How to Clean a Garbage Disposal So It Doesn’t Stink Up Your Kitchen

Learn how to clean your garbage disposal using things you already have at home with these expert-endorsed tips


How to Clean Your Microwave the Right Way, According to Cleaning Experts

Stuck-on mess from exploding leftovers? Grease and grime from splatters? We've asked the experts how to clean a microwave, and...


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How to Clean a Humidifier, According to Experts

Yes, you need to clean your humidifier regularly. Here's how.

How to Clean a Keurig Coffee Maker

Get the most out of your single-serve coffee maker—and the best-tasting coffee—by learning how to clean a Keurig the right...


The Best Oven Cleaners to Tackle Caked-On Gunk

Get rid of caked-on food and grease with the best oven cleaners.


How to Clean an Oven Quickly and Easily

Say goodbye to grease, grime and baked-on gunk! Here's how to clean an oven the right way, according to cleaning...


How to Clean a Shower Head (and Why You Really Need To)

Improve your shower's water flow and eliminate gross buildup with these simple, step-by-step instructions for how to clean a shower head

 


60 Easy Thanksgiving Decorations That Will Impress Your Guests

The turkey may be the main event, but your decor really sets the tone for this heartwarming holiday.


How to Clean Your iPhone’s Charging Port the Right Way

If your iPhone won't charge with a Lightning cable plugged in, a dirty charging port might be to blame. This...


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How to Clean AirPods and AirPods Cases—Without Damaging Them

Experts give the lowdown on how to clean earwax, sweat and other gunk off your AirPods and AirPods case


5 Best Plant Subscription Boxes for a Greener, Happier Home

Give the gift of greenery all year long with one of these plant subscription boxes.


Walmart and Gap Just Collaborated on an Affordable Furniture Line—Here’s What to Shop

Classic Gap Home styling is finally coming to furniture—and OMG, it's selling at Walmart!

How to Clean Stainless Steel So It Sparkles

Once you know how to clean stainless steel, those streaks, smudges and stains will be ancient history


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6 Ways You Can Unclog a Toilet Bowl Without a Plunger

Get things in working order with these mess-proof ideas.


How to Clean Your Cell Phone—and How Often You Should

Your phone is grosser than you realize. Wondering how to clean a phone without damaging it? Follow the experts' step-by-step...


The 8 Best Mattresses of 2023, According to Sleep Experts (and Our Editors)

Whether you lie on your back, side or stomach, these are the best mattress picks that are top quality and...


The 7 Best Mattress in a Box Picks of 2023, According to Sleep Experts

A mattress is an important purchase (you spend about a third of your life in bed!), but choosing the best...


9 Best Cooling Weighted Blankets for Sounder Sleep

Love the idea of a weighted blanket but worried it will be too hot? No sweat! Here are a dozen...

If You Have Frost in Your Freezer, This Is What It Means

Freezer frost isn't just unsightly. It can impact food quality, cause a nasty odor, and even weaken your freezer's efficiency....


How to Clean—and Deep Clean—a Mattress

The experts weigh in on how to clean your mattress—and how often you should.


How to Decorate for the Holidays, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Which zodiac sign always creates an impeccable seasonal display? And which is totally tacky (and loving it)? Find out how...


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8 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Static in Clothes

If you're wondering how to get rid of static in clothes and you don't have dryer sheets on hand, this...


How to Get Rid of Spiders for Good

Even the most ardent nature lovers don't want any eight-legged house guests in their homes. Here's how to banish spiders...