Home & Garden

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DIY spice rack ideas to organize your kitchen! See how I used paint stir sticks to make my own spice drawer inserts. Yep, a $4 DIY spice drawer organizer!

Here are 5 great tips to save time when you're packing up your home for a move...

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.

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!

Lotus Trolley Bags are larger, sturdier, and more durable than most reusable shopping bags. See the 16 reasons I ditched my other reusable grocery bags and only use Lotus totes for grocery shopping now!

I am a professional house cleaner and I have come up with a 2-step method for cleaning hardwood floors that is the fastest for me and gives the best results without all of the excess work. Here are my best tips for cleaning hardwood floors.

I've used essential oil diffusers for years. First plastic ultrasonic diffusers and now glass nebulizing diffusers. Here's a point-by-point comparison summarizing my experience using nebulizers & ultrasonic diffusers.

Doggie Driver is like a REAL golf club. The KONG Rocket Tennis Ball Launcher has unique features. And there are many unique ChuckIt Tennis Ball Launchers!

I have 2 large dogs that go wherever I go! Here's my list of dog travel necessities. (Important things to pack for dog car travel + dog car accessories.)

Is fabric softener necessary? Does it work? Is it bad for you, your clothes, or your dryer? The truth about fabric softeners & dryer sheets - myths debunked

Moving blankets keep your things from getting damaged during a move. But, should you buy or rent moving blankets?... Here's what you need to know.

I've used Essential Oils for years for their Aromatherapy properties. Here are the basics of Aromatherapy and how to get started with Essential Oils.

Tips for choosing air filters for your home's heating and cooling system. Are expensive air filters really better than the cheaper ones? What's the difference between the all the different types of home air filters? Here's what to look for.

Here is a list of the best gutter cleaning tools that make this household chore even easier. photo by by NathanReed on Flickr

If you're tired of climbing a ladder to clean gutters, here are a variety of other tools and products that will make cleaning your gutters easier than ever before!

Dreaming of a custom wedding dress? Learn how to design your own wedding dress online with our step-by-step guide.

Following are some tips to guide you through your spring gardening chores and save yourself a lot of work later in the season.

Snow & ice can wreak havoc on your house gutters. See how to strengthen gutters to withstand even the harshest winter storms. No more ice dams & roof melt!

Battery storage is important because if battery terminals touch, it could start a fire. Definitely don’t store 9v batteries loosely in drawers or in bags!