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This Is How Often You Should Really Clean the Inside of Your Car (Hint: It’s More Than You Think!)

Sorry, but your car interior is kinda filthy.

This Is How the World’s Biggest Monuments Are Cleaned

It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it; Daredevil moves and high-powered tools keep Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and others looking spiffy.

Decorating

The Creepy Reason So Many Southern Porches Are Painted Blue

It’s not just pretty—there’s a creepy legend behind the paint choice.

Cleaning & Organizing

This Is the Super-Simple Entryway Organizing Idea You Need in Your Life Right Now

A drop zone, set up near the door you use most often, is that much-needed temporary storage spot to stick stuff until you have time to sort it out…

Saving Money

This Is How a Quarter Can Tell You If Your Food Went Bad During a Power Outage

This trick is so simple—and so worth doing.

Travel

This Is the Nasty Reason Why You Should Never, Ever Use the Kettle in Your Hotel Room

Hint: It has something to do with germs. Lots and lots of germs.

Home Improvement

The ABCs of Color: 7 Color Psychology Tips for Your Home

What color can ruin guests’ appetites if you use it in the kitchen? And how can you use color to sleep better at night? Next time you’re looking at swatches, keep these tips in mind.

Home Improvement

Genius Non-Food Ways to Use Your Freezer

Using your freezer only to stash frozen pizza and ice packs? You’re missing out.

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Cleaning & Organizing

How to Un-Shrink These 4 Types of Clothing

Honey, I shrunk the clothes!

Cleaning & Organizing

12 Tiny Storage Hacks to Banish Clutter and Feel Instantly More Organized

A professional organizer reveals simple ways to organize your entryway, car trunk, laundry room, desk drawer and other cluttered areas of your home.

Cleaning & Organizing

10 Cleaning Myths You Need to Stop Believing—and What to Do Instead

Grandma might have been on the right track with her meatball recipe and love advice, but, boy, was she off base with these cleaning tips. Here’s what you need to stop doing ASAP if you want your home to get really clean.

Cleaning & Organizing

Your Official Week-by-Week Schedule to Moving Day

Are you dreading moving day? Most of the stress from moving comes from lack of preparation. Box up that stress and be prepared with this handy moving day schedule.

Cleaning & Organizing

This Is the One Simple (and Free!) Way to Cure Your “I Have Nothing to Wear” Syndrome

If you open the door to your clothes closet only to realize you have nothing to wear you may be suffering from “I have nothing to wear syndrome”;…

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