Granite countertops are popular for a reason. They’re durable, versatile, and they look fantastic. If you want to keep your granite counters looking great for years to come, you need to know how to clean them properly! 1. Use the Right Cleaner For best results, use a cleaning agent that’s made for granite. You can […]
How to Store Your Child’s Artwork
I don’t know how things are at your house, but around here, we could fill up every wall with the kids’ art projects. But where do you draw the line? How can you store all those projects and pictures you want to keep, but don’t really have space to display? Here are some tips for […]
How to Clean (and Kill!) Black Mold
Nobody wants black mold in their home. It has a musty odor, can aggravate allergies and asthma, and in extreme cases can wreak big time havoc on the integrity of your home. When you see mold, NOW is the time to get rid of it. Here is how you can clean away and kill off black […]
Easy Ways to Prep Your Home for Vacation
When you leave on vacation, there’s always that little voice in the back of your head that worries you. What you come home to an unpleasant surprise? What if would-be burglars can tell you’re not home? Since we all have that worry, here are some easy ways to get your home ready for your trip. […]
10 Tips That Will Make Your Car the Cleanest it’s Ever Been
If your car collects dust, dirt, and clutter even worse than your garage does, maybe it’s time for a new cleaning routine. Here are 10 car cleaning hacks that will help save you some embarrassment the next time you carpool. 1. Vent Dust Your vents probably tend to get really dusty. Instead of trying to […]
Simple Ways to Remove Any Food Stain from Clothing
It never fails. You get a new pair of pants or a nice white shirt, and the first time you eat something…BAM. You’ve got a stain. Well, Murphy’s Law of stains doesn’t have to turn into a life sentence, at least if you’ve got some stain removal tricks up your sleeve (you know…with the ketchup). […]
Clean Your Ceiling Fan in Minutes
Have you looked at your ceiling fans lately? Chances are when you do, you’ll think, “yuck.” Mine are super dusty, I admit. Why? Well, reason 1 is that I’m only 5 feet tall and I can’t reach them without standing on a chair. Reason 2 is that they’re honestly a pain in the butt to […]
6 of the Best Dusters Out There
Dust is a boil on the neck of many a housekeeper. Wherever it comes from, you can’t seem to shut it off. While it’s fairly quick to get rid of, you know it’ll be back the next day, just like the proverbial bad penny. To make your dusting chore a little bit easier and more […]
6 Ways to Store All of Your Holiday Home Decor
If you ask me, putting away all the holiday decorations isn’t nearly as fun as getting things out. Am I right? Talk about a letdown — not to mention all of the work. Whether you’re hauling out the holly or putting it back where it came from, you probably wonder every year if there’s a […]
How to Keep Your Outdoor Trash Cans Smelling Fresh and Clean
Ever walk by your outdoor trash can and just about lose your lunch? Ugh. Those cans take a lot of abuse and hold a lot of undesirable stuff, so it’s no wonder they get smelly. If you’re ready to clean yours up and remove that horrible aroma — plus keep it cleaner, longer — here’s […]