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Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things that will save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" Household Tips and Life Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I'm super-organized. And I LOVE to clean! I even enjoy doing laundry (but not ironing). I’m also a lifelong dog owner -- so I often share my favorite tips for living with dogs inside your home (like smart home design choices and dog-friendly cleaning & decorating ideas). Career-wise, I've been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since 1998 (the same year that Google started... and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). Prior to that, I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I'm truly passionate about instead. For example, I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. When I’m not cleaning, organizing, decorating, or fixing something… you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). To date, I've personally written over 200 articles about cleaning, organization, DIY repairs, and household hacks on this site! A few have over 2M shares; many others have over 100K shares.

With 2 dogs, we NEEDED a powerful shampooer - something cheaper than renting one The Bissell Proheat Carpet Cleaner removes even the worst pet stains!

Best cleaning products for DEEP cleaning - Commercial grade items that REALLY work! Steam cleaners, vacuum cleaners, stain & spot removers, air fresheners.

Two reasons most fogless shower mirrors fail: 1) They don't stay on the wall. 2) They don't stay fog free. The ToiletTree Fogless Mirror stays fog free AND stays on the wall! It's the best shower mirror in our opinion.

Before you buy a new house, you need to do a roof inspection and look closely at the gutters. Here's what to look for NOW to avoid costly repairs LATER!

A list of a zillion great uses for Mr Clean Magic Erasers from people who actually use them. See what makes a Magic Eraser cleaning block work & what this magic sponge is made of.

I like to take my time & leisurely prepare for my yard sales. Here's how to prepare for yard sale success - 5 easy things you should do WAY before your sale

Things to think about before you participate in a multi-family yard sale instead of a private garage sale at home. Some of the logistics will be different.

I've had lots of great garage sales. I recently had my most successful yard sale ever. Made over $1,000! Here are 101 of my best yard sale tips... for FREE.

Yard Sale Facts: Should you have your yard sale at a certain time of year? Which month is best? Which day is best? What is the best time? Here's when & why.