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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.

Got boring white walls? Renters who can't paint the walls and homeowners who want temporary decorating options will appreciate these white wall decor ideas.

For the past 12 years, I've been using an Oreck compact canister handheld vacuum that's on it's last legs. I set out to find a better hand vac. Here are the best hand vacs I found for hardwood floors - especially pet hair and stairs.

I like decorating with metal wall art. Metal is rustic, bold, and adds another dimension to home decorating. It's not flat and 2D like most home decor. It's 3D, adding a solid, timeless feel to the space.

If you're a renter, a single parent, or a recent victim of a burglary, here are some extra precautions that you MUST take to avoid being targeted by burglars.

I spoke with the inventor of the gutter guard micromesh technology used in Mastershield gutter guard & Leaf Filter gutter protection. Micro mesh gutter guards rock!

There are pros and cons to renting a self storage unit. I know this from personal experience. Some things you should know before renting a storage unit.

Moving soon? Leave most of the work to professionals by hiring a man & van moving service. Here's why - the pros & cons of using man & van moving companies.

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I've learned that Travertine require extra attention when it comes to cleaning and sealing them. Here's how to keep your surfaces Travertine looking great for years.

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Trying to sell your home? Want to move right away? To avoid losing money each month, you can rent your home! Read this before becoming a landlord.