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Dishwasher Uses Your dishwasher can do more than just keep your dishes clean. Here are five alternate uses for your dishwasher: Clean vacuum attachments. Your dishwasher will remove the dirt and grime from your vacuum hardware. Be sure to use a lower temperature. Clean hardware. Remove door knobs and cabinets pulls and wash them in…

5 Ways to Use Vinegar High-powered cleaners aren’t always the answer to household messes. Here are five ways you can use vinegar to clean your home: General scrubbing. Vinegar is a natural cleaner and can be used for a variety of cleaning tasks. Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and water. Spray and scrub. Floor…

5 Ways to Clean Your Home with Salt Salt is a common ingredient in cooking, but it’s also a handy cleaner. Here are five ways you can use salt to clean your home: Clean your iron. Heat up your iron, sprinkle salt onto parchment paper and wipe it up. Sterilize your sponges. Soak your sponges…

  5 Ways Lemons Can Be Used in the Home: Lemons are a powerful, all-natural cleaner. Here are five ways you can include lemons in your cleaning routine: All-purpose cleaning. Mix one-half cup of white vinegar, lemon juice and two cups of water. Spray and wipe clean. Copper polish. Pour salt on a lemon and…

If you’re like most homeowners, your carpets could use a little love. And, if you’re also like most homeowners, you know that having your carpets professionally cleaned can be a little pricey. The good new is, lifestyle blogger and HomeAdvisor contributor, Michelle Hinckley has a few wallet-friendly tips to give your carpets a new lease…

Are your utility costs getting out of hand? If so, don’t rush into an expensive energy efficiency remodel. Instead, check out these energy-saving home hacks from lifestyle blogger and HomedAdvisor contributor, Michelle Hinckley.

When homeowners think of home upgrades, they usually picture big projects like roof repair, new flooring or a kitchen remodel. But what if you could give your home a helping hand for less than the cost of a new TV? It turns out you can. Here’s how:

Upgrading your home’s energy efficiency is always a good idea. But before you jump into pricey energy audits or new HVAC systems, it’s also a good idea to spend some time caulking and weatherstripping your home. Here’s how to use both energy-boosting (and money-saving) solutions:

Nothing makes a house a home like a beautiful arrangement of paintings and photographs. But, hanging frames can be a little challenging — especially when it comes to correct spacing. Use these seven frame-hanging hacks to upgrade your walls in no time.

Worn cabinets make even new kitchens look a little sad. Fortunately, a simple refinish will liven them up without costing you thousands of dollars. Give your kitchen the awe-inspiring look it deserves with these four simple steps: