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Nicely edged flower bed with hostas, garden fabric, and solar lighting

Blog | DIY | Gardening | Homemaking | Lifestyle

How To Install Garden Lights So They're Straight Every Time

Beautiful brick and siding two story home with a lush green lawn and a red and white for sale sign in the front yard.

Homemaking | Blog | Home Maintenance | Home Projects | Home Remodeling

8 Home Improvements to Make Before Selling

Graphic overlay of a fresh clean kitchen linoleum floor

Cleaning | Blog | Homemaking | MOST POPULAR

How to Clean Kitchen Floor Linoleum and Ground in Dirt

How To Clean Silver with Baking Soda

Cleaning | Blog | FAVORITE | Homemaking

How To Clean Silver with Baking Soda

A woman standing on a wooden step ladder, organizing clothes in a large, modern closet with multiple compartments. The closet features shelves filled with folded clothes and drawers, as well as hanging sections for garments. Some clothes are also visible on the bed in front of the closet, indicating an ongoing organization process. The woman is focused on arranging items on the higher shelves, maximizing the use of vertical space in the closet.

All Things Home | Homemaking | Organizing

Maximize Your Closet Space: Smart Storage Solutions for Every Room

brown leather couch with sunlight shining on it in a very clean and neat living room

Cleaning | Blog | Homemaking

Fresh Beginnings: How To Refresh Your Home With A Seasonal Deep Clean

Before picture of dirty grout

Blog | Cleaning | Homemaking

The Easiest Way to Clean and Whiten Grout Without Scrubbing

A charming, small gray shed with white trim set in a lush garden. The shed has two windows with flower boxes, a wreath on the door, and is surrounded by greenery and stacked firewood.

Homemaking | All Things Home | Blog | Decluttering | Organizing

DIY Shed Organization: Tips and Tricks for Maximizing Space

Cover a medicine cabinet door with chalkboard paint and use it to keep track of medication usage, temperature readings, and inspiration!

Blog | Homemaking | Homemaking | Instagram | Organizing

How-To Organize Your Medicine Cabinet

A side-by-side comparison of two carpet cleaning machines on a beige carpet. On the left is the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine, which is primarily green with a clear water tank. On the right is the Rug Doctor carpet cleaning machine, which is red with a white and blue label that says "Rent The Rug Doctor - The Carpet Cleaning Machine with the Vibrating Brush.

Cleaning | Blog | Homemaking | Homemaking | Reviews

BISSELL versus Rug Doctor

A side-by-side comparison of two carpet cleaning machines on a beige carpet. On the left is the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine, which is primarily green with a clear water tank. On the right is the Rug Doctor carpet cleaning machine, which is red with a white and blue label that says "Rent The Rug Doctor - The Carpet Cleaning Machine with the Vibrating Brush.

Cleaning | All Things Home | Blog | Homemaking | Homemaking

BISSELL BIG GREEN VERSUS RUG DOCTOR

Person holding a clear glass filled with water, with their hand and fingers visible around the glass. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the water and the glass.

All Things Home | Blog | Healthy Living | Home Maintenance | Homemaking

Filter Options For Retaining Vital Minerals in Drinking Water

This image shows a minimalist kitchen countertop with a sleek and modern design. On the left side, there is a jar filled with what appears to be coffee grounds next to a glass bottle containing a dark liquid, possibly homemade syrup or sauce. In the center, there is a small potted citrus tree with bright yellow fruits. On the right side, there is a stainless steel moka pot and a matching stainless steel pot with a lid, both placed on an electric stovetop. The background features a light gray textured wall that adds to the clean and contemporary aesthetic.

Decluttering | Blog | Homemaking

Decluttering: The Items You Should Remove From Your Kitchen This Year

Antique silver spoon being used to add lavender to the center of a white doily with beautiful white tatting

crafts | Blog | Holidays | Homemaking | Mother's Day | Shabby Chic | Thrifty Style

Fresh Lavender Sachet Made From a Vintage Doily

graphic with an overlay describing the 7 reasons you need to vacuum your home more regularly

Cleaning | Blog | Homemaking

7 Reasons You Need to Vacuum Your Home More Regularly

A man, likely in his 30s or 40s, is shown pushing a cart filled with cardboard boxes through a bright, green locker-lined hallway in a storage facility. He wears a casual olive shirt and jeans, focusing intently on moving the cart.

Organizing | Blog | Home Remodeling

Is Self-Storage Worth it for Short-Term Use?

A well-organized wooden closet featuring neatly folded clothes on shelves, with a light blue storage box accented with copper corners on the lower shelf, and black fabric bins on the bottom.

Organizing | Blog | Decluttering | Home Projects | Homemaking

Sunshine and Spaces: The Secrets of Summer Closet Reorganization

A well-lit, modern garage with an expansive polished concrete floor. The left wall is equipped with a sleek workbench, black countertops, and white cabinetry, accented by a tool organizer above. To the right, the wall is adorned with a large, framed blackboard and two vertical metal cabinets with a reflective finish. Overhead, the open garage door mechanism and various ductwork are neatly installed, while two adjustable bar stools and a small round table offer a casual seating area.

Organizing | Blog | Decluttering | Home Maintenance | Home Projects | Homemaking

Tips To Maximize Your Garage Space

Stainless steel rotating spice rack

Organizing | Blog | Features and Roundups | Homemaking

The Best Kitchen Spice Storage Ideas to Stay Organized

Unclutter Your Kitchen with Jars

decorating | Organizing

Unclutter Your Kitchen with Jars

Organizing with a utility cart from Ikea - cupcakesandcrinoline.com

Blog | decorating | Homemaking | Organizing

30+ Ways to Organize with a Utility Cart

Photo of two boys smiling looking at pictures on a smartphone - how to organize photos

Homemaking | Lifestyle | Organizing | Tech | Technology

How-To Organize Photos: Save, Sort, Share

Luxurious master bathroom with white tile and black grout, gold accents

Home Décor | Blog | Homemaking

Why Anne de Solene’s Bath Sheets Are Worth the Investment

Beautiful healthy houseplants near a patio door - how to get rid of flies from plants

Homemaking | Blog | Cleaning | Gardening

How to Get Rid of Flies from Plants: Best Methods to Try

box of colorful Christmas ornaments

Christmas | Blog | Holidays | Homemaking | Organizing

10 Easy Ways to Get Organized NOW for Next Christmas

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Does Pressure Washing Work? My Befores and Afters

How To Clean a Paintbrush Easily With Vinegar

Blog | Homemaking

How To Clean a Dry and Crusted Paintbrush with Vinegar

View of LED panel on an Ecowell LULU PO5

Cleaning | Blog | Homemaking | Reviews

The Best Wet Dry Multi-Surface Floor Vacuum

Large empty dining room with vacuum lines in the carpeting

Cleaning | Blog | Homemaking

How To Clean Carpet With Vacuum Cleaner

French metal basket used to organizer jewelry

Organizing | Beauty | Blog | Homemaking

5 Easy Ways to Organize Your Jewelry, Hair Care Products and More

HOMEMADE LYSOL WIPES (HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DISINFECTANT WIPES)

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HOMEMADE LYSOL WIPES (HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DISINFECTANT WIPES)

Before and after of a microfiber couch after cleaning with a DIY couch stain remover

Cleaning | All Things Home | Blog | Eco-Friendly | Homemaking

Homemade Couch Stain Remover: Easy-to-Make DIY Cleaner

Keurig Kcup French Door Refrigerator from GE at Best Buy

Cleaning | Blog | Homemaking | Organizing

How to Clean a Refrigerator

Four cats being introduced to a new cat in their home.

Homemaking | Blog | Homemaking

Paws and Harmony - Mastering the Art of Introducing a New Cat to Your Furry Family

beautiful pan on stovetop filled with fresh orange slices, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, anise, and more for a homemade stovetop Christmas potpourri

Christmas Crafts and Decor | Blog | Christmas Printables | crafts | decorating | DIY | Homemaking | Printables | Quick Crafts

How to Make Your Own Christmas Potpourri Recipe

Cardboard box marked Moving Day

Homemaking | Blog | Helpful Info

ThreeMovers.com Details How To Move Without Breaking The Bank Account

Woman sleeping with an eye mask on to achieve a deeper sleep

Homemaking | Blog

The Art of Crafting a Peaceful Sleeping Environment

Sutera pillow on my chair

Reviews | All Things Home | Blog | Homemaking

Sutera Pillow Reviews: Choosing the Best Memory Foam Pillow

Beautiful Living Room painted in neutral tones with fresh and clean walls

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How to Clean Walls Fast and Easy

Comfortable mattress with fresh linens

Homemaking | Blog | Homemaking

Dream On With the Top 5 Bed Essentials for the Best Night's Sleep Your Family Deserves