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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.

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!

Correct toilet paper roll direction is ‘down from the top’ according to the original TP roll patent! Facts about bathroom behaviors + toilet paper usage.

3 eco-friendly moving tips to help you save money while being environmentally friendly at the same time. If my family can do it, then yours can too!

On the first day of Spring, my husband and I plant lots of colorful flowers. DO NOT DO THIS. See when to plant Spring flowers where you live (to avoid a damaging frost)!

A professional floor installer shares expert tips for installing luxury vinyl flooring. Plus the pros & cons of vinyl tile flooring vs. vinyl plank flooring

You can get organized without spending a dime by making your own DIY organizers. Amazing DIY organization ideas & repurposing tips. Get organized for FREE!