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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.

Is fabric softener necessary? Does it work? Is it bad for you, your clothes, or your dryer? The truth about fabric softeners & dryer sheets - myths debunked

I've used Essential Oils for years for their Aromatherapy properties. Here are the basics of Aromatherapy and how to get started with Essential Oils.

Tips for choosing air filters for your home's heating and cooling system. Are expensive air filters really better than the cheaper ones? What's the difference between the all the different types of home air filters? Here's what to look for.

Here is a list of the best gutter cleaning tools that make this household chore even easier. photo by by NathanReed on Flickr

If you're tired of climbing a ladder to clean gutters, here are a variety of other tools and products that will make cleaning your gutters easier than ever before!

Snow & ice can wreak havoc on your house gutters. See how to strengthen gutters to withstand even the harshest winter storms. No more ice dams & roof melt!

Battery storage is important because if battery terminals touch, it could start a fire. Definitely don’t store 9v batteries loosely in drawers or in bags!

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.