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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.

A pest control expert shows how to get rid of moles in the yard. Serious ground mole removal methods (poison & baits) + How to get rid of moles naturally.

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 $12 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.

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'm a candle fanatic! In my years of buying candles and making my own, I've discovered some secrets for achieving long lasting candles - simple things you can do to make your candles burn longer and cleaner. Plus, see which type of candle wax burns the longest: paraffin wax candles, soy candles, or beeswax candles.

First time chicken owner? I've been raising chickens over 20 years. See all of my best tips for raising chickens + Answers to the most common questions newbies chicken owners ask

Difficulty reading fine print? Want a quick (FREE) DIY hack? This easy hack works every time! (I also found a great magnifier for reading small print!)

Keep your home fur free with a robot vacuum. See how well they work on stairs, hardwood floors, carpet tassels, around objects, and with pet hair. Photos & videos tell the whole story!