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Lynnette

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.

Here are my favorite things to do before and during a yard sale to boost sales. My best yard sale display hacks + Creative ways to set up your space.

Two reasons most fogless shower mirrors fail: 1) They don't stay on the wall. 2) They don't stay fog free. The ToiletTree Fogless Mirror stays fog free AND stays on the wall! It's the best shower mirror in our opinion.

Yard Sale Facts: Should you have your yard sale at a certain time of year? Which month is best? Which day is best? What is the best time?

Did you know that every state celebrates Arbor Day on a different day? In honor of Spring and Arbor Day, here's how to get 10 trees for $10 shipped for free!

What happens to the plants that nurseries don't sell? A company called Free Trees and Plants rescues unsold plants and offers them to the public for FREE.

We bought 4 down pillows from Hilton Hotels and we LOVE them! See where to buy Hampton Inn pillows (or ANY hotel pillows / hotel bedding) for the best price

Christmas tree mold is a real thing. Especially this year, due to the wet weather where Christmas trees are grown. Here's how to get rid of Christmas tree mold from your wreaths and trees -- both live ones and artificial ones!

The best gutter guards keep gutters from clogging with leaves, water & debris. But not everyone agrees that gutter covers are worth the cost, time & effort to install. Here are gutter guard reviews to help you decide.

I've used Essential Oils for years for their Aromatherapy properties. Here are the basics of Aromatherapy and how to get started with Essential Oils.