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Welcome to How To Do Anything Properly, a monthly column where we break down all the tips, tricks and products you need to tackle a complicated task. So you’ve found yourself overcome with the ...

Believe your eyes -- it’s spring! Time to bid farewell to the snowblower, gas up the lawnmower and let the sunshine in (whether your allergies approve or not). And what better way to welcome the ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

These days, a walk down the cleaning aisle of your local supermarket feels nothing short of overwhelming. Whether it’s glass cleaner or laundry detergent, the options are nearly endless, and it can be ...

Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

Most people wait until warm weather arrives to tackle their spring cleaning. By then, the damage is already done: a clogged ...

At some point in your spring-cleaning process, you’ll likely want to deep clean specific areas of the house, and you’ll need the proper cleaning supplies to do so. Scrubbing down all your appliances, ...

Spring is in full swing, and that means a veritable storm of cut grass, tree pollen, and other miscellaneous contaminants have likely already covered your car and the sides of your home. If you ...