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Home Improvement Tips & Podcasts
Say farewell to dirt, dust and grime with creative and effective cleaning tips to keep your home sparkling!
Is your home plagued by hard water? If so, you’re in very good company. In fact, about 80% of the homes in America have hard water – and it can really impact everyday life – from cooking to cleaning to doing laundry. Hard water makes it difficult to rinse the shampoo from your hair, and leaves …
I have noticed an excessive amount of dust in my home; especially in the master bathroom. It seems like I can’t keep the furniture dusted enough. When I rinse the tub there is a coating of lint type dust that isn’t visible until I rinse the tub by pouring water on the sides of the tub before …
If you’re looking for a powerful, effective well-built tool to blast away dirt, debris, moss, mildew or algae, the new Greenworks 2300 PSI Electric Pressure Washer is one of the best designed pressure washers on the market, combining power, technology and convenience for effective cleaning. In fact, 93% of purchasers recommend this tool, which …
Finding mold in your home can be pretty scary. But while many molds are generally harmless, some can contain mycotoxins and be harmful, which is why it’s smart to identify the source of a mold problem and take steps to remove it. But is removing mold a DIY project or one that requires the specialized …
Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew stains from your wood deck, use a 10 % bleach solution, and you will have a shiny clean wood deck that is ready for summer fun.
Put superior performance and water efficiency in the palm of your hand with the Little Big Shot Super Nozzle by K-CO …
I rearranged recently, and my furniture left scuff marks on my wood laminate floor. What's the best way to get them up?
Everyone says to use vinegar to remove stains, but I have a red wine vinegar stain on my carpet that I can't get out. What …
Clearing away household clutter not only makes spring cleaning easier, it also makes your home more safe and efficient …
Can you explain what I need to do to clean and restore or replace the grout in my tiled shower? The tile is 4″ x 4″ …
Is there a product I can use to make my laminate floors shine? I don’t plan to replace them anytime soon, but feel …
How do you get pet urine out of your carpet and stop the odor so the dog does not go back to same area.
Learn why some vacuums work better for carpets, stairs or other types of flooring get tips on how to buy the best vacuum and …
Tom Kraeutler from The Money Pit demos DuPont's new Stone Care products, which seal and protect natural stone surfaces like …
A neighbor's kid wrote on my fence with permanent marker. Any ideas for removing it?
Learn about iQ, a great green way to clean your home without the harmful chemicals, packaging waste or carbon footprint of other …
Learn about iQ, a great green way to clean your home without the harmful chemicals, packaging waste or carbon footprint of other …
Find out how water pressure is measured in pressure washers. Learn how Generac designs their power washers to be easy to …
Get tips and advice on the best floor cleaning products from home improvement expert Tom Kraeutler from The Money Pit.
I have a 3 year old home with vinyl windows which are tight. There’s weatherstripping around all the doors and I can not …
I have noticed an excessive amount of dust in my home; especially in the master bathroom. It seems like I can’t keep …
CLR Bath & Kitchen Cleaner cuts through tough, built-up scum and grime for a deep clean or a quick wipe-down before guests …
5 creative ways to reduce clutter as well as how to reuse or recycle clutter that you already have. Get tips to clear clutter …
We've been thinking about buying a pressure washer to clean the siding and walks around our home. I've started to look …
Learn how to clean siding to bring back the shine to your vinyl siding without damaging it.
How to clean dull white film from outdoor flagstone with a mixture of pool acid and water.
Spring cleaning tips for old paints and chemicals. Dispose of all paint, thinners, motor oils, kerosene and dangerous cleaning …
Carpet stains can be eliminated with the proper cleaner. Learn which cleaner is best for your carpet stains.
