If you're having trouble eliminating odors in your home, you may be turning to expensive chemicals and cleaners to try to reverse the smells. Those expensive cleaners may not be what you need, though; according to this article called "Clear the Air: 10 Natural Ways to Cure Household Odors" posted on bobvila.com, you may be able to clear up those bad smells naturally. Neutralize odors naturally … [Read more...]
Quick Kitchen Tips and Hacks
Cooking and keeping your kitchen organized can be a hassle. But you may find it less so if you use these "Kitchen Shortcuts" posted on marthastewart.com. This article lists several tips and tricks that might just make cooking and keeping up your kitchen less of a hassle. The shortcuts include: Affix a clip to a measuring spoon so you can clip it to your bag of coffee for convenient measuring. … [Read more...]
Water Heater Maintenance
It's quite expensive to replace a water heater. So how can you keep the one you have now maintained and working efficiently as long as possible? According to thisoldhouse.com there are 6 easy and inexpensive steps you can take, which they outline in an article called "How to Maintain A Water Heater". The steps described include: Test the TPR valve and replace if necessary. Check the anode … [Read more...]
Ziplock Bags and Their Non-food Uses
When you think of ziplock bags, you probably think of them as containers for food. They're a must-have for many parents that make their children's school lunches, because they're useful for holding sandwiches, carrots, pretzels, and other snacks and lunch essentials. But ziplock bags aren't just for food. Do you know these "11 Seriously Surprising Uses for a Ziplock Bag" posted on bobvila.com? … [Read more...]
Pro Painting Prep
Painting projects can sometimes be challenging and overwhelming, especially if you're a beginner. But there's a number of things you can do to make painting projects go more smoothly and turn out with better results. Prepping the walls and the room before beginning to paint is one step in the process it's important to do well, and this post on diynetwork.com called "How to Prep Walls Before … [Read more...]
Easy and Worthwhile Home Improvements
Last week we posted an article about "6 Regretted Renovations"--home improvements that are really not worth your time and money, and in fact will probably cause you to lose money. So what kinds of renovations should you do to increase your home's value or perhaps just update its appearance for your own (and your guests') enjoyment? An article posted on diynework.com called "10 Budget Updates and … [Read more...]
Up-and-Coming Space-Saving Technology
Do you wish some home appliances and fixtures wouldn't take up so much space? You're not alone; apparently some inventors wished the same thing and came up with these "Smart Space-Saving Systems" detailed in this article posted on thisoldhouse.com. The space-saving technology includes: A wireless security system with sensors with a range of up to 440 feet that are easily installed with just … [Read more...]
Bath Cleaning Life Hacks
Struggling to keep your bath clean, even though you're using strong chemicals and expensive cleaning products? You might not need to use such expensive products, if you use these "Bath-Cleaning Shortcuts" posted in an article on thisoldhouse.com. From this article you'll learn about five life-hacks to some of your worst bath-cleaning woes. Shortcuts include: Spray black tea on mirrors to help … [Read more...]
Safety Essentials Every Home Should Have
Are you prepared for a fire, natural disaster, or break-in? It's easy to forget to take simple steps to prepare for such emergencies, because for most of us, the assumption is that something like that would never happen to us. But it could, and if you want to be prepared, bobvila.com has a great article detailing "10 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing". Their tips to prepare for and … [Read more...]
What No Real Estate Broker Will Tell You
Real estate brokers sometimes seem like they're on your side, as a buyer or a seller. But are there things they're not telling you? thisoldhouse.com claims there are "15 Secrets No Real Estate Broker Will Tell You", including: To buyers: "I don't work for you." To sellers: "An open house is for me, not for you." "My commission is negotiable;" it doesn't have to be the standard 6 percent. … [Read more...]
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