We feel autumn is one of the most scenically beautiful seasons of the year, until… the end of the season. It’s not as scenic (or enjoyable) once the leaves and rain start to fall and we navigate around puddles and mud. It’s easy for family…
With autumn here we enjoy breezy days and we likely open our windows to let the fresh, cool air inside. Also with autumn’s arrival we are reminded that winter is just around the corner and it’s time to get the house cleaned and prepped for cozy evenings inside. Here’s…
If your towels could talk, they would tell you these 6 secrets*. 1. You’re not imagining it – they DO feel softer in the stores. And, It’s not your washing machine or detergent that caused the softness to go away. Brand new towels often have…
Everyone “knows” club soda is the ultimate remedy for instant stain removal, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Our 107-year-old professional trade association, the Dry-cleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI), recently completed an in-depth study of the merits of club soda versus plain…
Better Homes and Gardens magazine recently interviewed people who clean for a living to share their secrets and shortcuts for doing it as painlessly as possible. For starters, they say to clean a room from top to bottom, left to right. That way you won’t…
Is your closet or garage becoming a catch all for unused items? Who’s ready to dig into that closet and garage and start cleaning house? I am! Even if you are holding on to “old” appliances and gadgets that you feel aren’t garage sale worthy,…
People and fabrics create 90% of the dust in your home. Dust triggers allergies. Why? Because dust mites are living in the dust of your pillows, bed covers, mattresses, upholstered furniture, drapery, carpeting and even clothing, (500 dust mites can live in just 1/2 teaspoonful of dust). YUCK! You…
If you’re lucky enough to have the time to plan out when you’d like to purchase a new household appliance, you can find great deals by shopping a specific time of the year. According to moneycrashers.com, there are certain times of the year that are…
Welcome to part two of “what’s the life expectancy of these 5 appliances”. We covered the first 5 appliances in part 1 here. With the help of my new favorite magazine, HGTV, we’ll touch on a few others that get quite a bit of use…
If you’re like me, your day to day activities are so rushed and tied to the clock that you probably don’t stop to think – “When did I purchase this washing machine (that I seem to stand in front of every day of the week)”. With the…