Lori Vanover

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Lori has been a writer and editor for 16 years, fueled by plenty of coffee and chocolate. She hopes to retire someday and become a hot pepper farmer, cake decorator or barbecue pitmaster.

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35 Nearly Forgotten House Cleaning Tips From the Past

Grandma knows all the best cleaning tips and tricks to save you time, money and effort. You'll want to stock up on vinegar and lemon juice.

10 Resilient Deep Shade Plants for Your Garden

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.