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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).

I worked at a vet & learned some great home remedies for dog diarrhea! See which home remedy for dog diarrhea works best & when your dog needs to see a vet.

One way to stop dog barking is to teach your dog the 'Quiet' command. My dog used to bark a lot, until I used these tips to teach him how to be quiet.

With my dogs, I've used a hard plastic cone collar and other "cone of shame" alternatives. Here are the best alternatives to Elizabethan collars for dogs.

My dog had TPLO surgery for a torn ACL. I documented ALL details of the recovery process so you know what to expect when YOUR dog gets home after surgery.

Cooper’s dog treat mixes save A LOT of time when making homemade dog treats. You never have to plan ahead - just add water! Here's my review of the DIY baked dog treats and DIY frozen pupsicles.

Residential Bathroom Code Requirements. Standard bathroom dimensions, sizes, and space requirements for showers, bathtubs, toilets, sinks, vanities. Room sizes for a full bath, half bath, water closet, powder room. Plus, ADA bathroom requirements and online tools to save time & money designing your bathroom!

Learning to cook healthy is just a matter of making a few small adjustments to how you prepare your meals. Here are 10 tips for healthy cooking, plus videos showing how to keep all the nutrients in your vegetables by steaming them in the microwave.

Christmas tree mold is a real thing. Especially this year, due to the wet weather where Christmas trees are grown. Here's how to get rid of Christmas tree mold from your wreaths and trees -- both live ones and artificial ones!

Wondering what the safest long lasting dog chews are? I did an experiment with my dogs so I could see for myself. See the 12 best dog chews that last longest.