I know that the best way to keep upholstery looking good is to carefully vacuum it on a regular basis and keep any dirt or stains from getting really ground in. Unfortunately, I don’t do this as often as I need to, so when I get going on a cleaning streak, I need to give [...]

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Leather is one of those materials that looks great no matter what you make with it. Whether you have a leather couch, a leather jacket, leather pants, leather boots, or anything else, it is a classy, timeless material that is durable, comfortable, and stylish. But, make no mistake, it needs certain care to last long [...]

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One of the dirtiest jobs in the entire house is cleaning bathroom tile and grout. It’s an unpleasant task that often takes a bit of elbow grease to get properly done. Bathroom tile and grout gets very dirty from soap scum, body oil, dirt, mold, and mildew. Regular cleaning isn’t always enough to get it [...]

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I’m getting ready for the upcoming holiday season. I do quite a bit of entertaining, and I like everything to be “just-so” when the company comes. With a busy lifestyle, kids, work, everything else, doing the deep cleaning jobs is something I have to set aside some time for.
One of the things I’ve noticed is [...]

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It’s bound to happen to most people every once in a while. I got a little crazy today, and decided to paint my living room, basically on a whim. I had a vague idea of what I was looking for, so I shot out to the paint store, came home, got on my old clothes, [...]

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My family recently got a new cat. She was a welcome addition to our household, she is lovable, cuddly, and a great companion. She also went through a bit of a “spell,” where she was urinating on the carpet consistently. The biggest problem with this was that I could smell it, but couldn’t find it. [...]

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You’d think that with all of these tips to offer that I could actually get my kids to pick things up occasionally? Well, I can, if they are sufficiently motivated. Tonight I told my son to “Wow” me if he wanted the new book he has been begging for. A little motivation goes a long [...]

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It doesn’t matter how old your kids are, they make different messes at different ages. Whether your toddler is getting into cupboards or drawers, or your teenagers can’t seem to put away their sporting equipment, there’s just always stuff everywhere!
Here are a few helpful tips to get you and your kids on the same page. [...]

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When I get home from a long day at work, the last thing I feel like doing is cleaning my house or picking up the clutter. I am constantly looking for time savers and ways to cut corners and still get the job done. Here are a few ways that I keep clutter under control [...]

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My new carpets are fabulous! They seriously needed to be replaced, having a dog for many years definitely took it’s toll. So, after weeks of shopping and preparing, those new plush carpets were installed and I spent a couple of days just walking around on the fluffy flooring.
While relaxing with a favorite show one night, [...]

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