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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.

Moving? Remodeling? Renovating?... Here are the Top 10 bathroom renovations that today's homeowners are concentrating on. If you're thinking about updating your bathroom, check here first for the best bathroom upgrades.

Looking for a quick & easy way to stay organized? Then you've GOTTA try the PocketMod! It's very low-tech, yet very practical and functional. (Fun too!)

Do you snoop inside medicine cabinets? Should you? Believe it or not, there may be a good reason to snoop inside your friend's medicine cabinet these days! Here are some interesting facts about this and other odd bathroom behavior, plus some funny bathroom pranks!

Home Depot Kids Workshops give young children hands-on experience participating in do-it-yourself home projects. Check out these kids!

Raking leaves is a pain alright, but I have to admit, I've never considered mowing the sidewalks!

With two dogs in the house, we NEED a powerful carpet cleaner! I can't tell you just how many times I've used our Bissell Pro Heat steam cleaner to clean up even the toughest of pet stains. If you're wondering how it works, and whether or not it's worth the money, consider this...

It bugs me when some many 'working' items are simply kicked to the curb on trash pick up day, rather than donated to places like Goodwill or the Salvation Army... or better yet, passed on to your own neighbors, friends, and relatives.

Hotel showers are usually not much to rave about on vacation and business trips. But I would welcome the opportunity to experience strong showers at a Holiday Inn Express again! See for yourself...

Do you find yourself ironing shirts a lot? Here's how you REALLY iron a shirt!...