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There's no such thing as a truly refreshing bathing experience in a shower that looks—or even feels—dirty. To keep the tub, tile, grout, liner or door impeccably clean, laborious scrubbin...
What's keeping you up at night? Basement flooding? Bathroom mold? What about termites?It's possible that among the many (real and imagined) stresses of homeownership, termites top the lis...
Sorting, loading, folding—doing laundry is a tiring chore not only for you, but also for your appliances. What drags down the dryer, in particular, are the bits of fluff and fuzz that som...
Homemade dish soap. OK, sure. But why? For one thing, why not? But more seriously, homemade dish soap, which requires little time and effort to make, actually results in something that's ...
Whether tucked under our heads while sleeping or behind our backs while lounging in the living room, pillows are an often used, seldom truly appreciated hallmark of the civilized world. P...
Two primary advantages recommend homemade laundry detergent. First, mixing your own costs very little in comparison to purchasing a container at the pharmacy or grocery store. Second, hom...
An outstanding perk of hosting friends and family for a potluck affair can be the copious volume of alcohol left over. But if you're not much of a drinker—of if any of the extras don't su...
Remember that old saying, "The grass is greener on the other side"? Not true. You can get the lawn of your dreams. The key is to adopt a routine that promotes healthy grass, whi...
If you ask most people where they feel the safest, chances are the answer will be in their own home. But home safety depends on a variety of factors, and potential dangers run the gamut f...
Vacations can be about more than rest and relaxation. Engage your spirit of adventure and sense of civic duty with a vacation that helps those around you. With volunteer vacations that ra...
