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How to Clean Corroded Battery Terminals

Car battery maintenance is an important part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly. Here's everything you need to know.

How to Clean Your Bathtub

Follow these steps to keep your tub sparkling.


How to Clean a Shower in 6 Steps

Incorporate these steps into your regular cleaning routine.


How to Clean a Toilet in 5 Steps

Kill 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses weekly with this cleaning method.


How to Pressure Wash Your Car

Here's how to pressure wash your car without damaging it.

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How To Get Cat Urine and Its Smell Out of Clothes

You love your cat, but don't love cat pee or its smell. Find out how to get cat pee out...


9 Ways to Dry Clothes Without a Dryer

Whether your dryer is kaput or you're looking for ways to save energy, we'll show you how to dry clothes...

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What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home

When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....


How to Paint Concrete Floors

Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.


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14 Steel Wool Uses and Applications

Steel wool pads can be used for a lot of things around the home. Check out some of our favorite...


Can You Wash ‘Dry Clean Only’ Clothes at Home?

It's late, your suit is dirty but you need it for tomorrow's meeting. Here's how to dry clean clothes at...

8 Kirkland Items You Probably Shouldn’t Be Buying at Costco

You'll probably find better deals on paper products elsewhere.


How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell

To get rid of that smell, you'll need to do much more than mask it with a sweetly-scented spray.


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How to Remove Mold and Mildew From Clothes

Get rid of mold stains on all kinds of clothes, from durable to delicate.


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How to Safely Remove Disposable Gloves, According to the CDC

Who knew there was a right and wrong way to remove disposable gloves? Follow these steps to maintain a protective...


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How to Remove Paint from Clothes

Find out how to remove paint from clothes with these tried and true methods.

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How to Clean White Shoes

You'll thank us for these genius and easy tips for how to clean white shoes. Read on to learn how...


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How to Get Oil Stains Out of Clothes

Oil stains on clothes may look awful, but don't worry they're easier to remove than you think. Learn how to...


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How To Remove Ink From Clothes

Find out how to remove ink from clothes based on the type of ink that caused the stain.


Stain Removal on Clothes Stained by Washer

Eliminate irritating clothes washer stains with a simple cleaning


10 Laundry Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Even if you've been washing your clothes for years and think you know how to do laundry, these common slip-ups...


How to Reuse Your Vacuum Cleaner Bags (Yes, It’s Possible!)

In a pinch, a vacuum cleaner bag is actually reusable. The bottom end of the bag is usually folded over...


Using Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

New technology makes cleaning a breeze with microfiber cloth

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Tips for Replacing Vacuum Filters

Bagless vacuums need frequent filter changes


Mud-Busting Boot Scrape

A great scrap wood project