What you've been cleaning wrong...

... And how to do it properly!

Even if you're one mean cleaning machine, it's possible that there are some areas of the house that you're simply going about tidying the wrong way. Who knew, for example, that you need to clean your dishwasher filter at least once a year? Click through for more handy tips that'll have your home looking spotless in no time. You've been cleaning wrong! Home renovation projects can very easily cross the line from DIY-able to "call in a contractor, quickly." In that spirit, we rounded up 37 projects, and want to hear if you think you could do them without the help of a pro! Occasionally butting heads with a neighbor is natural—it comes with the territory of living next to someone with a different personality and lifestyle. Some neighbors, however, take being inconsiderate to a new level. We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to share their nightmare neighbor stories, and they'll make your noisy upstairs neighbor look like a saint! On the internet, DIY projects are a dime a dozen. But which are actually worth your time? Redditors recently shared the DIYs that saved them time, money, and effort, and there were some very creative responses! Would you do any of these things? Let us know in the comments! Unexpected expenses, HOAs, safety hazards, and more: There's a lot to consider when buying and maintaining a home that might not come to mind immediately. To that end, we recently asked the homeowners of the BuzzFeed Community to share their most expensive mistakes, and we furiously took notes for the future the whole time. Here's what people had to say! 30 Things From Wayfair For Your Living Room You'll Wish You'd Bought Years Ago 20 Pieces Of Target Furniture That Your Friends Will Want To Buy Right After You Do 27 Home Products Amazon Customers Are Loving Right Now 26 Things People Who Work From Home Have Called "Must-Haves" People Are Sharing Cheap Purchases That Changed Their Lives, And I Gotta Pick Up Some Of These 27 Bathroom Products With Thousands Of 5-Star Reviews For A Reason BuzzFeed, Inc. 229 W. 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email. View our privacy notice and cookie policy Unsubscribe