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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.

Bona Spray Mop vs Shark Steam Mop – Which Is Best For Hardwood Floors?

My Experience With Shark Steam Mop AND Bona Spray Mop: See the tips I received from a hardwood flooring expert + The best liquid hardwood floor cleaner.

Bounty Paper Towels: How Much Mess Will One Roll Really Pick Up?

Rob Cockerham at Cockeyed.com put a roll of Bounty paper towels to the test -- like no one else can. Rob's little household experiment with a roll of paper towels reveals just how many spills one roll of Bounty paper towels can really absorb!

How To Fold Fitted Sheets… And More!

Here are step-by-step instructions, plus videos, showing how to fold 20 different things! That's where I found the video instructions for folding sheets like Martha Stewart... and the video instructions for folding fitted sheets better than Martha Stewart! Now it's time to go give it a try...

Dust Cleaners: My Favorite Dusting Brush For Ceiling Fans & Mini-Blinds

See how I found the best dusters for cleaning ceiling fans and mini-blinds, and why I think these are 2 of the best dusting tools around. Especially the ceiling fan duster!...

Do You Really Need Jet-Dry In The Dishwasher? YES!

I'm not sure why, but for all of my 43 years I have resisted the urge to try Jet-Dry in the dishwasher. I think because I believed it was just a lot of hype, and it seemed wasteful to spend money on something that got your dishes looking 'extra clean'. (Isn't 'clean' enough?) Well, I'm here to tell you, I tried Jet-Dry for the very first time this week. And now I'm hooked.

Moving Supplies: Everything You Need Before You Pack For A Move

Here is a list of all the moving and packing supplies you may want to consider in preparation for your next move. These items can help you move faster... cheaper... smoother... and more efficiently.

Cheap Plastic Hangers Are Cheap Plastic Hangers, Right?

Jim and I have different tastes when it comes to something as silly as cheap plastic hangers! Who knew such a little thing could make such a big difference. Here's why we each prefer a different type of cheap plastic hanger.

Getting To Know Our ThermoSpas Hot Tub: From Delivery To Daily Spa Therapy

Here's some inside scoop about the ThermoSpa hot tub delivery process. It wasn't exactly as we thought it would be. That doesn't mean it was a 'bad' experience -- just different than we initially thought.

We Got A ThermoSpas Hot Tub… Our First Hot Tub Ever!

I never thought I would be the owner of a hot tub. Much to my surprise, I'm actually extremely glad that we got a hot tub, and a ThermoSpas one a that! Jim is, too. Here's a little about how we became sold on ThermoSpas and felt that we just had to have a one of their hot tubs...

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