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Person wearing a yellow rubber glove spraying hydrogen peroxide from an bottle onto white tile and grout in a clean shower.
Hydrogen peroxide is the secret to a sparkling, odor-free bathroom

By Kaycee Hill last updated

Discover how to use hydrogen peroxide to clean mold and keep your bathroom sparkling.

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Don’t waste your tomatoes: 5 end-of-season steps every gardener needs to know

By Camilla Sharman Published

What to do with your tomato patch before the winter hits: 5 jobs you won’t regret.

Gardening
Apple cider vinegar, dish soap and a mason jar on a countertop
I got rid of my fruit flies with this easy $5 DIY trick using 3 common household items

By Grace Dean Published

This clever fruit fly hack is not only simple and affordable, but after trying it out, I can vouch that it's also incredibly effective.

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Damp stain on ceiling
3 warning signs your home needs attention before a small fix becomes a big bill

By Kaycee Hill Published

Don’t ignore these 3 minor home issues: what they mean and how to fix them.

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Someone unblocking leaves from a gutter while wearing gloves
When to clean your gutters in fall (and why doing it too early backfires)

By Kaycee Hill Published

Clean your gutters too early and you'll have to do it twice. Discover the 80% leaf-drop rule and the exact fall window to clean gutters before winter arrives.

Outdoors
Mophead hydrangeas displaying a mix of pink fall blooms and dried brown flowerheads on the bush.
Don’t prune your hydrangeas this October — do these 3 things instead for bigger blooms next year

By Kaycee Hill last updated

Why October is the most important month for hydrangeas (and what to do before the first frost).

Gardening
Raw pumpkin seeds and stringy orange pulp spilled on a metal baking sheet next to a wooden spoon and paring knife.
Scraping pumpkin pulp down the sink? Here's why it will ruin your garbage disposal

By Kaycee Hill Published

Stop putting pumpkin guts down your garbage disposal. Discover why stringy pulp and seeds can ruin pipes, plus how to safely dispose of fall scraps.

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A woman with dark brown hair and wearing a red jumper turns up the heating via her smart thermostat just before going to bed, which is a big nighttime routine mistake
Want to lower your energy bills this season? A heating expert shares these 5 checks you need to do right now

By Grace Dean Published

Getting your home ready for winter doesn't have to be complicated. It also doesn't have to be expensive. These five simple steps will ensure your home retains heat rather than losing it.

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Heavy rain on leaves
The 5-minute fall flood check every homeowner needs right now

By Grace Dean Published

Protecting your home before the bad weather hits is an important task that can often be forgotten about. Fortunately, you only need 5 minutes to work through this simple checklist.

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Close-up of a hand holding a dual-layer green and orange kitchen sponge over a sink full of dishes
Knowing how to use a kitchen sponge seems idiot-proof, but most of us are still doing it wrong

By Kaycee Hill Published

Are you using the wrong side of your sponge? Learn how to match the soft cellulose layer and abrasive scouring pad to the right pans to save your cookware

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