Ahh the rain gutters. You love ’em when it rains, hate ’em when it’s time to clean them out. It’s part of that double-edged sword of home ownership. But since your rain gutters serve an essential purpose, you’ve gotta keep them free of gunk that will keep them from doing the job. To that end, here’s […]
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Keep Your Painted Walls Looking Pretty!
There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to make a room look brand new. Problem is, after a little while (especially if you have children and animals running around), they don’t look so brand new anymore. Hand prints, splatters, dust, and just plain old living can really do a number on your pretty paint. […]
Stinky House? Here’s How to Fix It!
Maybe you have pets….Maybe you had seafood last Wednesday. The reason doesn’t really matter, but if you have a bad smell in your home, guests are bound to pick up on it (even if you don’t) Here are some simple ways you can get rid of obnoxious odors and keep your home smelling fresh, even on […]
Are You Making a Mistake When Cleaning Your Bathtub?
I won’t lie: cleaning the tub is a real pain in the butt. You can’t really clean it effectively without bending over or stooping to your knees…or both. That’s why when you do clean the bathtub, you want to make sure it’s CLEAN, right? Nobody wants to bathe in a germy tub! (Especially after doing what it […]
How to Make Your Home Sparkle {Natural Ways to Clean Your Home}
Raise your hand if you like a dirty house. Yeah, we didn’t think so. Now, raise your hand if you like using stinky and potentially-hazardous chemicals to get your house clean. You probably don’t go for that, either. Well, if you like a clean home but aren’t terribly fond of cleaners that could be dangerous for […]
Trouble-Free Ways to Tackle Tough Messes
Life is messy. And spills always seem to happen at the worst possible times — like when you’re getting ready to leave or you’re already exhausted from hosting a dinner. Am I right?? Well, cleaning up even tough messes is about to get easier. That’s because we’ve got a list of trouble-free methods for cleaning […]
WORK IT! 12 Ways to Finally Organize Your Desk Drawers
You probably pay a lot of attention to keeping the top of your desk tidy. After all, who can work with all that stuff in the way? But try looking a little bit deeper and check out your desk drawers. Chances are, they’re not nearly as neat as what’s on the surface. It can be […]
12 Green Cleaning Products You Can Make Yourself
Everybody loves the look and smell of a clean house. But few of us love using (or smelling) the chemicals that actually get us there. I mean, who wants to clean their house in a HAZMAT suit? If you’re into healthier cleaning options — and saving yourself some money — here are 12 different ways to […]
Goodbye, Hard Water Stains! Hello, Spotless Glass!
You work hard to keep your home clean, and there’s nothing like clear, spotless glass to make things shine. Whether it’s windows, bathroom mirrors, or your shower door, when you clean that glass, you want it CLEAN…not full of spots. Here’s how to get that crystal-clear look without spending hours on the job. In fact, […]
11 Ways to Reuse Paper Towel Rolls
If you were anything like me as a kid, you remember rescuing those empty paper towel rolls from the trash to make stuff with them. (Maybe it was just me…) Now that you’re grown up, your creative side still wonders if you should really just be throwing those away. Well, at Organization Junkie, we’re happy to tell you that the […]