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    How to Clean Grout on Tile Floors, Showers, and More

    No matter how clean your toilet, shower, or sink may be, if the grout between your shower or floor tiles is dingy, your entire bathroom will look — and feel — dirty. Luckily, with some elbow grease and this advice on how to clean grout from Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning […] More

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    Here's How to Clean Your Apple AirPods the Right Way

    At one point or another, you decided that AirPods were a worthy investment. No matter if you received them as a gift or splurged on yourself, there’s no doubt that you want your wireless headphones to last as long as possible (or at the very least, until Apple releases a brand-new model). Beyond sticking them […] More

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    How to Clean UGGs at Home, No Matter How Minor or Serious the Stain

    Buying a new pair of UGGs is an investment. Because you want to get your money’s worth, you’ll find any — and every — excuse to wear your boots or slippers, especially once the cold weather strikes. The problem: While durable and warm, UGGs are made with considerably delicate material. Just like other suede shoes […] More

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    How to Clean Carpet the Right Way, According to a Cleaning Expert

    Sad but true: Coffee stains, wine spills, and muddy footprints are simply a part of life. Sure, there are ways you can try your best to prevent the mess in the first place — asking guests to take their shoes off or buying a stain-resistant carpet, for example — but your best bet is knowing […] More

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    Easy Way to Cover Box Springs

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arrow Fastener. All opinions are 100% mine. For several years, I have been staring at my box springs peeking out under our mattress. I always tried to act like it was fine, but honestly it was driving me crazy. One of my New Year’s […] More

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    5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Your Home

    You’re not alone in your love of seasonal produce: Pesky fruit flies always seem to find their way to your farmer’s market haul before you even get a chance to fully enjoy it. And it doesn’t take long for fruit flies to take over your kitchen — as soon as you see one, it’s only […] More

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    The 52-Week Money Challenge Is an Easy Way to Save Almost $1,400

    Chances are, we could all work on saving more money. And January is a great time to get started. More than 30% of people planned to make a financial New Year’s resolution last year, according to a survey by Fidelity Investments. Of those respondents, 48% said their main priority is to save more. Whether it’s […] More

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    How to Clean a Keurig Coffee Maker the Right Way

    Owning a Keurig means you no longer have to think about wrangling filters and ground coffee beans every morning. But many of us are probably guilty of not thinking about cleaning it either — and that thing can get dirty. Like all coffee makers and pod coffee systems, Keurigs can serve as a breeding ground […] More