We all know the counterfeit market is huge for luxury goods like clothing and fashion accessories. But we have to say, learning that fake laundry detergent exists is a new one for us. An undercover investigation by ABC News found that more than 400 buckets of fake detergent were being sold in the Los Angeles…

In my house, we never toss out jars. Instead, we put them right back to work as water glasses, leftover food containers, pen holders, and even piggy banks. Of course, that often leads to frustrating battles against the sticky labels attached to them — which is why I was very happy to stumble upon an…

Whether you’re a fan of the eight-legged insects or they give you the creeps, it’s fair to say most of us would rather see spiders on the outside of our walls rather than have them on the inside, making themselves comfy. Luckily, there are loads of different and natural ways to keep the spiders out,…

Whether you’re trying to save money, have dietary restrictions that require you to make your own food, or just prefer the taste of a home-cooked meals, a stylish-but-affordable adult lunch box is just what you need. But finding one that’s not made for kids or isn’t boring can be quite the challenge, to say the…

When renovating your home, there is always a tension between splurging on statement pieces and saving money by cutting back on items that won’t be the center of attention. It’s the hidden heroes that home renovators and budget hunters love the most. Here’s what our experts have to say about where you should spend your…

Defrosting your freezer is important. It allows it to continue working at its peak performance and stops the build up of ice, so you have more room to store your favorite foods. New freezer models come with auto-defrost options, but for older freezers defrosting needs to be done manually. It can be a mundane (and sometimes messy)…

Come wintertime, there’s nothing better than cozying up on the couch with a good book and a glass of wine in front of the fireplace. There’s just one problem: Not everyone has access to a built-in mantel! Enter freestanding fireplaces. These stand-alone devices, which typically range from less than $100 to a few thousand dollars,…

With the holidays fast approaching, we know that your kitchen is going to be the hotspot for prepping and cooking some luxurious feasts. If you’re like us and you have family members with dietary restrictions, or you’re just curious about whether or not you’re cleaning your kitchen tools the right way, we’ve got news for…

By now, you’re likely plenty familiar with upright vacuums. Invented in the early 1900s, this innovative prototype eliminated a user’s need to stoop down while vacuuming the home, giving people everywhere relief from pesky post-cleaning back pain.  Though there are seemingly unending options for cleaning your floors these days, with canister, cordless, and robotic vacuums…