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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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12 Ways You Might Be Loading Your Dishwasher Wrong

Never taken the time to read through your dishwasher's user manual? Avoid these mistakes to ensure your dishes get cleaned...


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9 Cleaning Products You’ve Been Using the Wrong Way

Beware: Your cleaning products could be doing more harm than good.


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15 Home Maintenance Projects That Are a Waste of Time

Wish you had more free time to do the things you wanted? You’re about to get it! This expert-approved home...


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11 Things That Should Never End Up in Your Washing Machine

Trust us, it's worth the extra effort of making sure these things never end up in your next load of...


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14 Laundry Myths That Are Ruining Your Clothes

Your clothes and appliances will thank you!


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9 Things in Your Garage You Should Toss

Tossing things in your garage when you no longer need them is fairly easy—but what happens when your garage is...


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12 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Appliances

From microwaves and refrigerators to ovens and coffee makes, here are a few tips from experts on how to extend...


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7 Uses for Laundry Detergent You Never Thought Of

Laundry detergent is a powerful cleaning agent that can do a lot more than just clean your clothes! Check out...

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9 Things Professional Organizers Would Never Throw Out

It's OK to be creative with everything in your home. In fact, when organizing, it's encouraged.


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23 Gifts for People Who Can’t Stop Cleaning Their Houses

Forget about decking the halls—let's clean them!


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13 Bad Cleaning Habits You Didn’t Realize You Had

How many of these cleaning mistakes have you made?


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25 Things in Your Basement That a Professional Organizer Would Throw Out

Stocking up on random items is easy, but decluttering the basement and starting fresh is hard. Here’s what...


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13 Items That Are a Fire Hazard If You Don’t Clean Them Enough

Continually putting off cleaning these items around your house can actually be very dangerous.


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65 Truly Extraordinary Uses for Household Staples You Already Own

Reader’s Digest thoroughly vetted these genius tricks so you can finish chores, make repairs, and clean messes in a breeze.


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13 Cleaning Products You Should Never Use on Your Wood Floors

They’re gorgeous—and easy to ruin. Avoid these damaging mistakes, and find out what you really need to keep your wood...


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9 Things Professional Housecleaners Aren’t Allowed to Clean

Professional housecleaners won't clean these items for a variety of reasons—including their safety and your own.


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17 Products That Will Clean Your House in Less Than an Hour

Hate scrubbing, mopping and vacuuming? You’re in the right place. These genius inventions will cut cleaning time by doing the...

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How to Clean a Refrigerator Inside and Out, According to Cleaning Pros

Food is only as clean as the refrigerator you store it in. Here's what the professionals say about deep-cleaning your...


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13 Silent Signs Your Home Is an Unhealthy Place to Live

Maybe you occasionally slack on cleaning or wait too long to dive in. Or maybe you don't know that what...


18 Clever Uses for Milk (Besides Drinking It)

From fixing cracked china to soothing dry skin—milk's many uses make it an item you'll always want in the house!


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35 Nearly Forgotten House Cleaning Tips from the Past

Grandma knows all the best cleaning tips and tricks to save you time, money and effort. You'll want to stock...


How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink So It Sparkles

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


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How to Clean Hardwood Floors So They Look Good as New

These expert-endorsed tips for how to clean hardwood floors will extend the life of floors and keep them looking gorgeous...

I Turned Cleaning into a Game—and Now My Kids Love Helping Out

The author found a creative way to trick her children into helping out with household chores and make cleaning fun...


11 Things House Guests Notice—and 10 Things You Don’t Have to Worry About

Time is precious, especially when you're getting ready for house guests to arrive. Here’s what experts say you definitely...


What Is HE Laundry Detergent, and Why You Might Need It

If you’re not using HE detergent, you might be making a big mistake. Here's what laundry experts advise.


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How to Wash Microfiber Cloths to Preserve Their Cleaning Power

Microfiber cloths do the cleaning for you, but have you ever thought about how they should be cleaned?


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How to Fix a Clothes Dryer That Isn’t Drying

Is your dryer not drying your clothes all of a sudden? Take these steps to find the problem and fix...


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How to Wash Your Towels to Keep Them Clean and Fluffy

These easy laundry tips will ensure that your towels look and feel brand new—and are truly clean.