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The easiest steps and best products to clean a top-loading washing machine

How to clean a top-loading washing machine in four easy steps

Woman and Home

Looking to give your bed a refresh but uncertain whether your topper will survive a trip in the washing machine? We've got all the answers

Can you wash a mattress topper? We ask cleaning experts how to keep this bedding item clean

Homes & Gardens

Think twice before tossing these items in the trash and consider giving them a new purpose in your home

I never throw these 7 kitchen items away – this is how I reuse and repurpose them

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POV: You've just wiped up a giant wine spill just in time to save the rug from being destroyed, and the result is a massive wad of soaked and stained paper towels. What now? Just stuff it all into the trash? Well, you could, but they'll just join the other 13 billion pounds of paper towels dumped in landfills each year. There, they'll release methane and take seemingly forever to decompose. Or to compost them. But are paper towels compostable? Well, sometimes.The 6 Best Compostable Paper TowelsBest Recycled Paper: Who Gives A Crap 100% Recycled Paper Towels, 6 Rolls ($20)Best...

Are Paper Towels Compostable? The Answer Isn't So Cut and Dry

Food & Wine

Cuisinart’s Now-$30 Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set Is Great for Prepping, Cooking, and Storing Food

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Just remember to take it out before you shower.

The Gross Reason Why Putting Your Luggage In The Bathtub Is Actually A Good Idea

I love summer, but one thing I don’t like about this season is the amount of mosquitoes roaming around our house. I get mosquito bites on my whole body, and they are very itchy. We have an outdoor kitchen that we always use, and whenever I use it, I always get mosquito bites. The sudden rainfall also doesn’t help our situation since these pesky insects breed in any standing water. They can quickly multiply and cause us more trouble.

How to Burn Coffee Grounds to Get Rid of Mosquitoes

Here's What's Included in Taco Bell's $7 Luxe Cravings Box

New bed sheets are always a luxury we can't wait to sleep on. If you're like us, you can't wait to pull out your new sheets, make your bed, and get a good night's sleep (once you've narrowed down your favorite bed sheet type, of course). But, according to laundry...

Should You Wash New Sheets Before Using Them? We Asked a Laundry Expert

Wondering how to get sparkly, clean stainless steel sinks? If you are, let Clean That Up teach you the proper way to do it! Sinks play a crucial part in the kitchen, as they are used to wash food, hands, dishes, utensils, and cookware, helping to keep the whole area clean. However, if not cleaned daily, bacteria, soap, and food waste easily build up and make the sink dull.

The Secret to Cleaning Stainless Steel Sinks Like a Pro

House Digest

We've all run out of toilet paper in someone else's bathroom. To save others from the same fate, keep a few extra rolls on display in your guest bathroom.

The Toilet Paper Storage Mistake You're Making In Your Guest Bathroom

Cleaning the toilet is no one’s favorite job. It is a nasty necessity to maintain proper hygiene and clean bathrooms. Ensure the job is done well using some of these tips and tricks. Most of them eliminate the need for using harsh chemicals. Electric Drill Toilet Cleaning. Using an...

Toilet Cleaning Tips and Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew

Figuring out how to get mildew smell out of clothes can take a bit of trial and error. Whether you notice mildew spots or the smell first, it's best to take quick action before things worsen. Even after washing, mildew's stench can linger. Once you can smell mildew, it may...

How to Get Mildew Smells Out of Clothes Quickly Using Household Items

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Mom's Easy Hack for Reviving Burnt Bottoms of Pots and Pans Is a Lifesaver

No natural light? No problem! This cordless lamp has three bright light settings.

This Cordless Lamp Completely Transformed My Sad, Dark Kitchen, and It's on Now 32% Off

The summer months are full of sunshine, heat, and, unfortunately, pests. Ants in particular are marching across our picnic tables and into our homes more frequently during the warmer season. Many gardeners and homeowners prefer not to use poisons to get rid of ants, which has people considering more natural...

Can Coffee Grounds Repel Ants? Here's What the Experts Say

My Mom Is a Grill Master, and She Swears by These $10 Mats for the Perfect Sear

Upgrade your backyard cooking for summer.

Top Cookware and Grill Brands Are Up to 73% Off at Walmart, Including Blackstone, GreenPan, and Ninja

Thomasville, GA

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Vanishing Georgia

Real estate listings date this house to 1833, and I imagine its present Craftsman appearance dates to the ownership of the Young family, circa 1909. 1833 is very early, even for Thomasville, so I wish I could learn more about the house. I suspect it was much smaller when built. The Jack Hadley Black History […]

Emma & Sam Young House, 1909, Thomasville

Can’t wait for Prime Day to begin? Luckily, a ton of grill-related deals have already landed, including one rec from a James Beard Award-winning chef.

These 'Super Absorbent' Dish Towels Soak Up Spills 'Better Than a Sponge' and Cost 70 Cents Apiece

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