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  • Garbage can in front of a residential home garage door

    If The Garbage Cans In Your Garage Stink, Grab Those Old Coffee Grounds

    Garbage bins are, by their nature, hotspots for unpleasant smells. If your garage is starting to stink thanks to all that trash, put old coffee grounds to use.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 18 hours ago Read More
  • Hand spraying chemical on inside of microwave

    The Part Of Your Microwave You Should Be Cleaning (But Probably Never Have)

    A proper deep cleaning of all your kitchen appliances is necessary for routine maintenance, so you better be sure your microwave is getting 100% clean.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 1 day ago Read More
  • Blue silicone ice cube tray on table with fruit and strawberry drink.

    Fix Your Smelly Ice Cube Tray With This Oven Hack

    Smelly ice can quickly ruin an otherwise great-tasting drink. If washing the ice cube tray isn't working to fix it, try this oven hack instead.

    By Kristine Belonio 2 days ago Read More
  • Someone cleaning pesticide, dirt and bugs off of raspberries in a white bowl in the sink

    The Best Way To Clean Raspberries Without Turning Them Into A Mashed Mess

    Raspberries are fairly delicate as far as fruit goes, so it's important you're gentle when cleaning them off. Here's the best way to go about doing that.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 2 days ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart photographed attending the opening night of

    Martha Stewart's Easy Trick To Get Rid Of Cooking Oil (And Save Your Drain)

    Cooking oil is such a common cooking ingredient that it's easy to want to simply pour it down the drain, but there's a better way to get rid of it.

    By Kristine Belonio 3 days ago Read More
  • Top view of a white mug with coffee stains

    Why Coffee Stains Your Mugs And How To Make Them Look Good As New

    If your favorite coffee cup is ringed with yellow and brown stains that no amount of soapy scrubbing seems to remove, here's how you should clean it.

    By Kat Olvera 5 days ago Read More
  • Cleaning a stainless steel pot

    Cloudy Stainless Steel Cookware? Reach For This Pantry Staple

    Stainless steel cookware earned the title for a reason, but that doesn't mean it can't get dirty. If your cookware is looking cloudy, here's what to do.

    By Kat Olvera 5 days ago Read More
  • A dish full of peanut butter

    Eliminate Smelly Kitchen Odors With This Creamy Sandwich Spread

    That food you were craving for dinner might not be as appetizing hours later, but luckily you have something in your cabinet to get rid of the smell.

    By Kat Olvera 6 days ago Read More
  • Wiping dishes with a towel

    If You Make This Mistake After Washing Your Dishes, They're Probably Pretty Nasty

    Washing dishes isn't anyone's favorite thing to do, but such is life. If you're making this critical mistake, you might be ruining a good wash.

    By Kat Olvera 8 days ago Read More
  • summer picnic set up with fruits, crackers, and cheese

    How To Prevent Your Summer Picnic From Being Ruined By Bugs

    Dining al fresco in a park or on the beach sounds like a great idea until the meal is ruined by pests. Here's how to keep bugs at bay during your next picnic.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 11 days ago Read More
  • Ants crawling on a donut

    How Safe Is It To Eat Food That Ants Have Crawled On?

    Ants on your food: gross or a fact of life? For most people, a little of both, but it begs the question: Is it still okay to eat the food they've touched?

    By Kat Olvera 12 days ago Read More
  • A person cutting chicken into cubes on a chopping board with a butcher knife as other plated ingredients are visible on their workstation.

    Your Cutting Board Might Be Dirtier Than Your Toilet

    What's the least clean space in your house? Chances are you'd guess the toilet, right? Sorry — your cutting board takes the top prize in dirty, and here's why.

    By Kristine Belonio 15 days ago Read More
  • two public charcoal grills

    Are Public Grills Safe To Cook On?

    Cleanliness should always be a high priority when cooking and grilling, but are those publicly available grills in parks and campgrounds safe to use?

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 16 days ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiles in sequins and diamond earrings at an event

    The Downside Of Hanging Pots Like Martha Stewart

    We love a good tip from Martha Stewart, but her glorious cookware display might not exactly translate to the average home cook's kitchen. Here's why.

    By Haley McNamara 16 days ago Read More
  • Wooden picnic table and grill at lakeside park

    The Rude Mistake You Should Never Make When Grilling At A Public Park

    Cooking on public grills can turn a regular park day into a full-on foodie event, but don't be the jerk that makes this inconsiderate misstep.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 16 days ago Read More
  • Yellow bananas laying on a kitchen towel

    Fruit Flies In Your Kitchen? Start Rinsing Your Bananas

    You don't have to surrender your fresh produce to fruit flies! Here's why giving your bananas a bath is the first step in preventing a fruit fly takeover.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 17 days ago Read More
  • A hand picks up an ice cube from a metal bin in a freezer

    The Reason Your Fridge Ice Always Tastes Bad

    Smelly ice ruins a tall glass of water or a refreshing cocktail like nothing else. Here's why your ice tastes off and how to fix the problem.

    By Kylie Thomas 17 days ago Read More
  • Glass being filled with water

    The Pantry Staple That Can Easily Clean Your Gunked-Up Kitchen Faucet

    If you aren't cleaning the faucets in your home, you really should be. Hard water deposits create gunky material which you can clean using this pantry staple.

    By Kat Olvera 17 days ago Read More
  • Bacon sitting on a cutting board with salt and pepper

    Look No Further Than Your Pantry To Clean Up Bacon Grease

    Bacon grease can be a pain to clean out of your cooking pan. Luckily, you probably already have something in your pantry that makes cleanup simple.

    By Kat Olvera 18 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of dishes inside dishwasher

    The Portable Dishwasher That's Worth Every Penny, According To Reviews

    A highly rated countertop dishwasher is a must if you live in a small space, love traveling in an RV, or are outfitting a cabin or tiny house.

    By Kristen Pizzo 19 days ago Read More
  • A cast iron pan on a black surface near herb springs and garlic

    The Type Of Fat You Should Avoid Using To Season Your Cast Iron Pans

    Isn't bacon fat or other saturated fats the key to seasoning a cast iron pan? Actually, that's not true; read our expert's thoughts on the right fats to use.

    By Joe Hoeffner 22 days ago Read More
  • used coffee grounds from filter coffee

    How Leftover Coffee Grounds Can Make Old Pots And Pans Sparkle Like New

    Coffee grounds have more uses than simply fueling your morning cup of joe. They're remarkably good at cleaning, including your grimiest old pots and pans.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 23 days ago Read More
  • Charcoal grill with a lot of ash

    Leaving Old Ash In Your Grill Is The Easiest Way To Ruin Your Cookout

    Grilling is pretty straightforward, but that doesn't mean there isn't maintenance you need to do. One major mistake is letting charcoal ash pile up.

    By Kat Olvera 24 days ago Read More
  • Person cleaning grill grates in bucket with sponge

    If You're Going To Use Chemical Cleaners On Your Grill, Never Skip This Step Before Cooking

    Keeping the grill clean is important and there are several chemical cleaners available for the job. If you use them, do this before cooking on it again.

    By Rolland Judd 24 days ago Read More
  • A person throwing away a banana peel

    The Trash Can Problem That's Making Your Kitchen Smelly

    Trash cans are unavoidable and, to some extent, so are the smells. But just because trash smells bad doesn't mean your kitchen needs to also be smelly.

    By Kat Olvera 24 days ago Read More
  • Ants on a clear glass

    The Best Way To Keep Ants Out Of Your Kitchen Without Using Harsh Chemicals

    If you've got critters in your kitchen but don't want to douse your home in harsh chemicals, these are the cleaning tips you need for dealing with ants.

    By Kat Olvera 26 days ago Read More
  • Dumping a load of hot charcoal into a grill

    How To Properly Dispose Of Charcoal Ashes When Your Cookout Is Over

    If you're using a charcoal grill, you're inevitably going to discover a huge pile of ashes building up. Here's how to properly dispose of them.

    By Kat Olvera 26 days ago Read More
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