House Cleaning and Stain Removal Tips

Character Images of Kids Jumping and Playing Fun Activities.

Fun Activities Checklist for Kids

Fun Outdoor Activities for Your Kids Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter. Scheduling outdoor time with the kids is a great opportunity to get out and let our little ones start exploring nature!  It’s important especially with screen time being popular as of late. And by screen time I mean watching TV, playing games or watching…

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Clean Ceiling Fan Blades after Cleaning with a PIllowcase.

How to Clean Ceiling Fan Blades

Cleaning the Blades on a Ceiling Fan This is often a chore that often gets overlooked. I’ve made the mistake of not cleaning mine, only to have dust bunnies flutter down on me after turning on the fan on a warm summer night. Ever since then, I make sure they stay clean throughout the year.…

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Rubber Backed Bathroom Floor Mat.

How to Wash Bathroom Rugs with Rubber Backing

Washing and Drying a Floor Mat with Rubber Backing Bath mats are standard items most of us use in our bathrooms. Many of us use the non-skid type that has a rubber backing to protect from slipping. But how often do you wash your bathmats? It’s something that many of us don’t always think about…

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Father and Son Working on Car getting Grease Stains on Clothing.

How to Get Rid of Clothing Stains

Removing a Variety of Stains from Washable Clothing Are you a thrifty DIYer looking for ways to remove stains from clothing? In this article, we’ll review some quick tips for removing clothing stains using items you most likely have in the house already. Although, some stains are tougher than others to remove, all may not…

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A Messy and Cluttered Garage.

How to Spring Clean the Garage

Spring Cleaning the Garage The garage is generally where things go when they don’t have another home, so figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. There may be toys, tools, and boxes stacked every which way, but don’t despair; spring cleaning the garage is possible. The garage is one of my favorite places to…

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Boys Sports Team Wearing Team Sports Jerseys.

How to Wash and Care for Sports Jerseys

Caring for Sports Jerseys If you have athletes in the family, chances are they come home with some degree of dirtiness on their jerseys. These jerseys are the ones they will be wearing for the sports season and possibly longer so it’s good to know how to keep the clean. For sports jerseys to look…

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A Clean White Bathroom.

Cleaning Germs and Bacteria in the Bathroom

Does Your Bathroom Harbor Germs and Bacteria The fact is, the bathroom harbors germs, and they are everywhere. I mean our bodies carry germs; I think I’m a pretty clean person but germs cannot be avoided. In the bathroom alone there are many places that are a breeding ground for germs and bacteria due to…

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Gas Fireplace in Living Room Cleaning Tips.

How to Clean Your Gas Fireplace

Cleaning your Gas Fireplace If you have or have had a wood burning fireplace you probably remembered to have it professionally maintained, but now that more of us have replaced wood burning fireplaces with gas fireplaces have you thought to have them professionally maintained and cleaned? A gas fireplace does burn cleaner than a wood…

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Boy Playing in Winter Snow.

Preparing Your Home for Winter

Preparing for the Cold Winter Months Ahead Winter is coming which means we’ll be spending more time indoors to avoid the wet and cold outdoors. To get ready for those long dark days of winter make sure your home is prepared to be the warm cozy sanctuary you want it to be. Heating Maintenance Get…

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Roast and Vegetables Sitting on a Plate.

An Introduction to Food and Expiration Dates

Food and Expiration Dates, What Do They Mean? Are you someone who diligently watches the expiration dates on food and other products you have in the house for the safety of your family? It’s OK if you do but – do you really need to worry about these expiration dates? I don’t like the taste…

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