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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 to do with all of the unsold items after your yard sale: Donate, Sell Online, Give Away for Free, Save for your Next Yard Sale, or Keep. See what I do!

I've had LOTS of yard sales. After each, I fine-tune things & jot down ideas for future sales. Here's what I've learned! ALL of my best yard sale tips and ideas

Time for a new pillow? (Here's how to tell.) See why I won't sleep on anything but down bed pillows. And why I like Cuddledown pillows best.

Dust spray is the best way to control dust & allergens at home. Some work better than others. Top dust control sprays + Dust mite remedies + DIY dust sprays

Looking for DIY door stop ideas? Get inspired by this list of 12 creative and easy-to-make homemade door stops using items you already have. Find your next project!

Does a no-name melamine sponge work as well as a Magic Eraser? I tested them side by side. Result: Cheap melamine sponges are IDENTICAL to Magic Erasers!

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

Great tips for finding free moving boxes, plus the best places to buy moving boxes online. Moving soon? Need a bunch of boxes... fast? Start here!

Looking for a homemade poo pourri recipe? Our simple guide shows you how to make a great-smelling bathroom spray using essential oils that really works.