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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.

What Do Your Favorite Colors Say About You?

What are your favorite colors? What do those colors say about you, your personality, and your lifestyle? Here's an online test that reveals what your favorite colors mean.

Another Use For Yard Sticks From Lawn Care Professionals

I finally found a creative use for all those little yard post signs left behind by lawn care companies! Use them as yard sale signs to show prices for large items at a garage sale, or next to groups of similar items like books, tools, toys, etc.

What Are The Hottest Yard Sale Items? (See What items sell best at yard sales & What Items Are hard To Sell)

What do men buy at garage sales? What unusual bargains are women looking for? What about teens? Yard sale trends that you can use for your next yard sale.

How To Make Eye-Catching Yard Sale Signs That Attract Attention & Really Work!

The most detailed info you will find online about yard sale signs. Learn how to make eye-catching yard sale signs that will boost attendance AND sales.

Magic Erasers Continue To Amaze Me – Even MORE Unique Uses That I’ve Tried!

Want to see more examples regarding the 'magic' of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers? Here are even more ways that I've personally used Magic Erasers and how I continue to be amazed by these low-tech gadgets.

My Experience Planting Trees: Japanese Maple | Oriental Totem Pole | Pecan Trees

See how you can get 2 free tree seedlings, plus some highlights from my personal experience of replanting trees. We live in Tennessee, and the trees I mention here are: Japanese Red Maple tree, Oriental Totem Pole, and Pecan Trees. Great pictures and tips here...

How To Mix (or Blend) Essential Oils + Ways To Benefit From Aromatherapy At Home

By adding two or more Essential Oils together, you increase their effect considerably. For example, if Lavender and Chamomile are both good for anti-inflammatory purposes, then by combining them, their effect will be even greater together as an anti-inflammatory than either of them used alone. Here's what I've learned about combining -- blending -- Essential Oils... specifically, how many drops should be used for various purposes.

Garages Aren’t For Cars Anymore

Next on my list of 'subdivision pet peeves' is this: People don't use their garages for parking cars in anymore! Why? See why here...

Why The Little Giant Ladder Is The Best Ladder We’ve Ever Used

We've used a Little Giant ladder. This is our review of the Little Giant ladder.

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