Friday, 30 January 2015

4 DIY household cleaners you can make in 5 minutes or less

DIY household cleaners you can make in 5 minutes or less

Pinterest has spoken: DIY cleaners are one of the biggest home trends the visual bookmarking site expects for 2015. And we're here to help you hop on the bandwagon, which is a good idea for more reasons than just being trendy. Not only can DIY cleaners be more cost effective, but they are also free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) often found in traditional cleaning products.

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Cleaning out your closet? Here's how to make money on unwanted items

A few weeks ago, I gave Hoda Kotb's closet a much needed tune-up. We put aside more than 60 items Hoda doesn't use anymore, and listed them on a few websites where you can make cash selling used clothing and accessories. (Money raised from Hoda's items will go to shine a light on pediatric cancer research.

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Hosting a Super Bowl party? 4 tricks to keep your home from becoming a disaster zone

Hosting a Super Bowl party is serious business. Even the most seasoned professional spends a good chunk of the evening trying to minimize fumbles and avoid being blindsided with an epic mess later. Here are four simple host hacks to avoid property damage and dish disasters after the game. Laces outYou will kick yourself later if you allow guests to sport their sneakers inside the house.

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