Chlorine bleach is an ingredient in many commercial toilet bowl cleaner, thanks to its ability to work as an effective disinfectant and stain remover. It's only natural that you could choose to clean your toilet with solely bleach, if that's what you have on hand. Whether you've run out of...

Should You Use Bleach to Clean a Toilet? We Asked a Cleaning Pro

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When taking on household maintenance and kitchen care, there's a common challenge that many face: grease build-up on kitchen cabinets. Over time, cooking oils and grease can accumulate on cabinet surfaces, leaving behind a sticky and unsightly residue. If you're looking to restore the beauty and cleanliness of your kitchen cabinets, then look no further than this guide on how to effectively clean grease off kitchen cabinets using simple and natural ingredients.

Revitalize Your Kitchen: A Guide to Cleaning Sticky Grease Residue Off Kitchen Cabinets

Real Simple

Think twice before stashing any of these items in your medicine cabinet or vanity.

7 Things You Should Never Store in the Bathroom, According to Pro Organizers

Tom's Guide

Bed bugs are a nightmare, but certain essential oils can help you get rid of these pests and leave your mattress looking and smelling like new.

Mattress cleaning: 3 essential oils that get rid of bed bugs fast

Most experts recommend cleaning window blinds at least every two months to ensure they stay free of dust and grime. However, we’ve found that waiting that long can lead to buildup that’s hard and time-consuming to remove. The tips below will help you clean your window blinds more...

Clever Ways to Clean Your Blinds without A Lot of Effort

House Digest

For this hack, you'll need to wipe a sponge of soaked vinegar solution along your window sills and door frames. We'll explain the reason why you should do this.

Run A Sponge Of Vinegar Along Windowsills And Door Frames. Here's Why

We all have a dream thrift item, from viral dresses to vintage cameras secondhand shoppers are always searching for that elusive find. One lucky shopper secured their "white whale," finding a high-end Dutch oven for a steal. If you are looking for inspiration to keep checking the shelves of your...

Shopper in disbelief after finding cult-favorite kitchen appliance at local thrift store: 'It has literally no wear on it'

Apartment Therapy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Having breakfast or coffee in bed is one of the best ways to romanticize your morning — and a new Aldi product from this week’s finds is going to make your setup so much more aesthetically pleasing. For just $14.99, Aldi is selling a quiet luxury-esque wooden bed tray that looks so much more expensive than it is. In addition to leveling up your morning routine, the chic piece easily doubles as decor when you’re not using it.

The $15 Aldi Find You’ll Use on Repeat Every Weekend (Perfect for Cozy Fall Mornings!)

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Walmart Has an 'Exquisite' $700 Rattan Patio Set on Sale for Just $280, and Shoppers Can’t Stop Raving About It

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Is your houseplant collection plagued by tiny soil flies that you just can’t seem to get rid of? Or maybe your kitchen is constantly inundated with fruit flies circling your compost or fruit bowl? If you’re nodding yes (raises hand), then you already know that while DIY fly traps will do the trick, they also smell (thanks to the use of vinegar as the secret ingredient).

Trader Joe’s Venus Flytraps Are Finally Back for Just $6 (Shoppers Are Clearing the Shelves!)

North Carolina State

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Pittsboro, NC

Town Talks

When it comes to dining out, the search for that perfect restaurant experience can be daunting. However, the food experts at LoveFood.com have taken some of the guesswork out by compiling a list of the most famous restaurants in every state.

The Most Famous North Carolina Restaurant Is Not Where You Think

Coming home from the grocery store or farmers market and putting away groceries seems like a pretty straightforward task. Milk goes in the refrigerator, ice cream goes in the freezer, spices go in the cabinet, and cleaning supplies go underneath the kitchen sink — or do they?. Chef Molly...

7 Items You Should Never Store In Kitchen Cabinets

There are so many things that need to be done when caring for your home. One homeowner on Instagram is doing his best to make sure followers know as much as possible. Kyshawn (@weeklyhomecheck) is an Instagrammer and TikToker with over one million followers who shares tips about the many ways to care for your home throughout the year. Each week, he shares one task to tackle, making homeownership feel a little more manageable. In a post from his 10th edition of 2024, he explains how to clean an exhaust fan in your bathroom.

Homeowner shares 'helpful' bathroom cleaning hack to prevent mold and mildew: 'I ran right to the bathroom'

Regular bathroom cleaning is necessary to eliminate grime, bacteria, and mold. Clean bathrooms smell better. Bathrooms are used regularly by a number of people–some of whom may leave it messy. Bathrooms are full of hard-to-clean fixtures like faucets, toilets, drains, mirrors, and vanities. Use some of these tips and tricks to make the job easier and the bathroom cleaner.

Bathroom Cleaning Tips and Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew

New Jersey State

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I sit on my back deck, surrounded by the tall, vibrantly green plants my dad carefully nurses, and the twinkling string lights my mom hung around them. The summer air smells like marching band practice — those hot New Jersey nights I spent in high school with my friends on the football field, practicing for the upcoming fall competition season. We’d gossip during water breaks and make plans to get ice cream after practice, when we’d laugh in a parking lot together, feeling sticky and tired.

I Asked a Psychologist Why I Feel Complicated About Moving Home for the Summer — and She Gave Me This Ingenious Advice

Boston, NY

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Living in Boston, one of the most expensive cities in the United States, isn’t exactly easy. I’m not bragging — it just makes me wonder why I’m paying a fortune to live in a small apartment with no storage. Sure, it’s not as tough as my friends have it in New York — they really have to make the most of their tiny spaces — but still, if I’m paying what feels like a mortgage in rent, I expect some decent storage. But life doesn’t always work out that way. While my friends with families are paying the same amount for a whole house with a garage, basement, and backyard, I’m stuck figuring out how to manage my limited storage — especially when it comes to shoes. I have enough to fill an entire closet!

Amazon Shoppers Bought This “Perfect” $13 Shoe Rack More than 9,000 Times Last Month

The washing machine runs daily in some households, and yet few of us are taking full advantage. You can clean a lot more than just clothes in there. From bedding and tote bags to fluffy toys, all kinds of items can be refreshed at the press of a button, saving you a lot of time and effort if you usually wash by hand – or, indeed, money if you resort to the dry cleaners.

11 surprising things you can put in the washing machine

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Pieces that do double duty are the unsung heroes of every small home, like storage ottomans that function as coffee tables or a (slightly less sexy but equally necessary) toilet paper holder with a built-in shelf. And now you can add one more smart two-in-one style to your space, thanks to IKEA’s new table lamp with a built-in speaker.

I Discovered This 2-in-1 IKEA Lamp That’s So Smart, You’ll Want One for Every Room

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I Tried 5 Methods for Cleaning Glass Shower Doors, and the Winner Surprised Me

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I Tried 5 Methods for Cleaning Glass Shower Doors, and the Winner Surprised Me

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