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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.

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

Thinking about going to the world's longest yard sale? Here's a review, so you'll know what to expect and how to make the most of your trip!

If you're parking on the street, you're making our neighborhood LESS safe, LESS friendly, and LESS inviting to visitors and future homeowners. Here are some reasons why you shouldn't park on the street. Plus photos!

Here are a couple of tried & true remedies for a yucky, mildewy shower curtain that's in serious need of a good cleaning...

You've probably seen them hanging out in people's yards. Truthfully, I never understood the whole Bag-a-Bug concept... that is, until WE needed to use them! Here's why we swear by the bug bags...

Some of the reasons you might want to consider a saltwater sanitizing system for your swimming pool -- instead of using chlorine in your pool.

Freecycle is a great place to find free stuff AND give away free stuff! How to find a Freecycle group in your area + My tips for getting the most from Freecycle locally.

These screw-on lids fit on most any bottle (lotion, ketchup, shampoo, etc.) making it possible to store the bottle upside down and dispense the product a little at a time from the flip-up lid. It's great for products that don't come in their own upside down bottle with a flip-top lid.

These small square plates have a handled that's molded out of the same thick glass that Corning uses in their best products. I'm not crazy about the thinner Corningware plates and dishes, but these Grab-It snack plates and bowls are great for microwaving leftovers and for parties.