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Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I'm truly passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

Replacing A Toilet Seat? Here’s How To Choose A Size: Round Or Oblong… And A Style: Wood Or Plastic

Need to replace a toilet seat? I just replaced three. Here are the choices and characteristics of toilet seats that might affect your decision when picking out a new toilet seat and lid.

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Filtration Soiling: Those Black Lines Around The Edges Of Carpet

Ever wonder what those black lines are along the edges of your carpet -- at the baseboards and under doorways? The black stuff that looks like soot is called 'filtration soil'. Filtration Soiling comes from dirty air ducts -- among other things. Here's what to do about it.

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Dozens Of Unique Uses For Leftover Blue Painters Tape!

Blue painters tape is utterly INDISPENSABLE around the house! It's great because it sticks to the surface, but leaves no sticky residue when removed.

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Is Melamine Sponge Toxic? Facts & How It Cleans

A melamine foam sponge is the one I use most when cleaning. Curious about the safety of melamine foam? Here's what you need to know about melamine sponges and how they work.

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Review Of The 6 Best Recipe Software Programs (See Why I Ultimately Chose Big Oven)

Big Oven is the first recipe program to meet my recipe organization needs. Review of BigOven, Mastercook, Mealmaster, Cookn, Living Cookbook, Now You're Cooking.

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Cooklist Recipe App: The Best App For Storing Recipes AND For Using Up Ingredients You Already Have!

See why Cooklist is the BEST app for storing recipes! I use it to: Track items in my pantry. Find recipes using what's in my pantry. Update my grocery list.

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Petmate Replendish Gravity Water Dispenser Review: An Auto-Filling Dog Water Bowl For One Dog… OR Multiple Dogs!

This gravity-fed water bowl prolongs the time between when you have to refill your dog's water bowl. I LOVE not having to refill the water bowl every day!

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Bacteria Alert: How To Clean A Jetted Tub Or A Tub With Air Jets [DIY Methods + Jetted Tub Cleaners]

Do you know how to clean a jetted tub? It's easy! See how to clean & sanitize a soaking tub with jets yourself using a jetted tub cleaner & biofilm remover.

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I Tried The KonMari Method Of Living Minimally: Here’s My Experience After Following Marie Kondo’s Advice

After reading the Marie Kondo book and watching her 'Tidying Up' series on Netflix, I started following the KonMari method of living minimally. Now, I surround myself only with things I love... and I save a lot of money!

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