spring cleaning: 5 Tips To Get Your Home Ready For Warmer Weather
- 03/22/19 01:41 PM
Spring is in full swing, and you know what that means: the days are getting longer, the temperatures are rising, and in just a few short weeks we’ll be heading into the warmer months of summer. Summer is one of the best times of year; children are out of school, it’s the perfect time to explore the great outdoors, and of course, everyone’s favorite: good ol’ summer vacation. After the freezing temperatures of winter and the unpredictability of spring, you and your family are probably more than ready for the warm, summer weather. But the question is: is your home? Here are 5 tips … (0 comments)
spring cleaning: 10 Clever Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
- 03/19/19 01:24 PM
Non-toxic. Low-cost. Hydrogen peroxide is your cleaning arsenal’s secret weapon.When it’s time to clean, have your trusty green cleaners at the ready — baking soda, vinegar — plus another ultra-cheap gem: hydrogen peroxide. You can use it anywhere, and can’t beat the price: A 16-oz. bottle only costs a buck or so. Here are 10 ways you can use that ubiquitous brown bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide to your home’s advantage: In Your Kitchen1. Clean your cutting board and countertop. Hydrogen peroxide bubbles away any nasties left after preparing meat or fish for dinner. Add hydrogen peroxide to an opaque spray bottle — exposure … (2 comments)
spring cleaning: Tips for a spring-clean home all winter long!
- 10/19/16 11:13 PM
Get the dirt out of your home before you hunker down for winter’s worst.You know, when you think about it, we should be obsessing over fall cleaning instead of spring cleaning. After all, you’re about to shut yourself inside for months with all the dust and dirt your home has collected during the hot, dusty, open-window days of summer. And who wants to inhale that?! The EPA even estimates that indoor air quality can be five times more polluted than outdoor air. So here’s a checklist to help you breathe easy all winter long in your home. Wash and Disinfect Garbage Cans and … (0 comments)
Sooner or later you’ll repair walls that make rooms look worn out. Erasing dings, dents, and scuffs is an easy fix. We’ll show you how.
Repair walls filled with dents, dings, and scuffs, and you’ll make rooms look young and fresh and maintain the value of your home. Fortunately, repairing walls is a good weekend warrior project. Here’s how to fix your home’s face in a hurry.
Patch Drywall to Smooth Walls: A putty knife, spackle, or joint compound can repair wall damage that ages a room.
Dents and dings: A quart of spackle ($11) and a putty knife can fill dozens … (2 comments)
spring cleaning: Brave the Cold for a Spectacular Spring!
- 02/12/16 11:35 PM
Prepping your lawn for Spring is easy with these five no-sweat steps! In recent winter months, snowmen were the only detectable “life” in your yard. But, now that Frosty has succumbed to puddlehood, it’s time to get ready for spring! Jumpstart your lawn resuscitation as soon as the ground defrosts, and you’ll avoid a muddy disaster zone come April — not to mention ignite your neighbors’ envy. Here’s what to do: 1. Assess the Mess! “As soon as you can stand being outdoors for an extended period of time, see what hand you’ve been dealt by Mother Nature,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public … (0 comments)
spring cleaning: Spring Cleaning the Anti-Martha Way
- 04/15/12 09:59 PM
Martha Stewart spring cleans like a pro — because she is a pro. But the rest of us seek an easier way. Welcome to The Anti-Martha Stewart Spring Cleaning Guide. For the record, I love Martha Stewart. She has elevated housekeeping to high art, which protects home values. Martha’s taught us the devil is in the details, and that even mundane chores can be tackled with grace, diligence, and elbow-high rubber gloves. That said, spring is here, and cleaning is required. But who’s got the time or energy to rip apart every square inch of the house? When I saw … (3 comments)
Spring is in full swing, and you know what that means: the days are getting longer, the temperatures are rising, and in just a few short weeks we’ll be heading into the warmer months of summer.
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