I only admit this to you, my dear friends, because I am sure I am not alone out there. And maybe if I can admit it to you, it will be easier for you to admit it too. I hate to clean. I am probably one of the worlds worst house keepers. I would rather be playing with my kids or talking to my mom then doing dishes and folding laundry. Because of this, my house is often not company ready. It … [Read more...]
8 Quick Tips To Get Your Home Company Ready- In A Hurry!
I always love it when people drop by to visit, but I appreciate when they give me a bit of warning. I also live with two small tornadoes also known as the Princess and the Pixie so when I get a call that someone is going to be popping over, I go into full tidy mode trying to get my home to look somewhat presentable! Here are some tips put together by Thekitchn that will help me, and hopefully … [Read more...]
Wake Up Your Home For Spring
Our in-laws came down for a visit last week. We're quite a bit further south than they are so when they returned home I immediately started seeing facebook posts pop up encouraging spring to make an appearance in their area. You're either in my position or in theirs, but either way, is your home ready for spring? If not, here are 10 ways Bob Vila suggests you start getting your home ready for … [Read more...]
Keeping Kitchen Counters Clear
The kitchen is one of the most used areas in the home. Because of this it's an area that needs to be kept organized for optimal efficiency, on the flip side, it's also the area that's fastest to get cluttered and out of control. So how do you keep this from happening?? Here are some tips put out by theKitchen. 1. Limit mail on the counter. This means reducing junk mail, dealing with unwanted … [Read more...]
Household Cleaning Often Neglected
When your appliances fail, sometimes the problem could have been avoided. This can be as easy as a simple cleaning, other times it’s just a lack of maintenance that causes the malfunctions, either way negligence can get expensive. The Home Depot has put together a list of common problems that are easy to control by a simple maintenance and cleaning routine. Your refrigerator coils are … [Read more...]
10 Must Have Cleaning Tools
Most people get antsy after having a cough for more than five days but most doctors say that a cough can reasonably last for up to 18. People think it should be over in a week, however it can last over two. You just can’t get around cleaning your home. Some enjoy it, some avoid it, but either way you can’t get away from it. Here are ten cleaning tools that every home must … [Read more...]
Tips for Cleaning Out Your Closet
Pretty soon (hopefully) the sun will come out, the birds will start to sing and you’ll be ready to get to work on some spring cleaning. If you’re ready to clean out your closet and finally toss out that dress that hasn’t fit since High School, here are some tips to help you do the job. Choose your time wisely. Some tend to start big projects in the evening whether because they’re working or … [Read more...]