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Kate McKenna

Kate McKenna

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3 Aging-in-Place Upgrades Experts Recommend Making Now Instead of Waiting Until You Need Them

3 Aging-in-Place Upgrades Experts Recommend Making Now Instead of Waiting Until You Need Them
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My Mom’s Weird Oven Cleaning Hack Changed the Way I Clean Forever

When my mum told me she cleans her oven door with a dishwasher tablet, I was skeptical. But I tried it myself and I’ll never use anything else.
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My Mom Is an Avid Gardener—She Swears That Cutting Back These 4 Pla...

My mom has been gardening for over 40 years. Here are the plants she never cuts back in fall, because it can be such a waste of time.
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Say Goodbye to Dry Erase Marker Stains for Good With One of These E...

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Real Estate Agents Agree: This Is the Bathroom Feature Buyers Want ...

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We Asked Pro Cleaners What Everyone Forgets to Clean Before the Hol...

Is your home ready for the holidays? We asked cleaning experts what everyone forgets to clean before having guests—so you can make sure you're prepared.
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I Couldn’t Figure Out Why My Dishes Weren’t Drying—This $11 Cleaner...

My brand new dishwasher wasn't drying properly, but then my dad recommended a fix that saved me hundreds in potential repair costs.
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13 IKEA Gifts I'm Buying for Even the Most Difficult People on My L...

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The 7-Day Spruce-Up: Get Ready for the Holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, we have all the tips and tricks you need to spruce up your home for the season.
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