December 11, 2013 4:34 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
If your house is like mine, holiday decorating takes on a life (and a storage unit) of its own. This year I was struck with the number of storage bins dedicated to the
December 4, 2013 4:05 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Imagine what your life would be like if your home was clean for most of it. Impromptu play dates? Bring them on. Want to invite friends over for coffee? Have a seat on your comfy, crumb-free couch. Neighborhood brunch? One more reason to show off your microwave’s
November 27, 2013 8:31 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
While we believe in celebrating thankfulness all year round, this time of year pulls being grateful into sharp focus. Here are a few ways to incorporate gratitude into your life. “Thankful” collections: Take a moment each day to write down what you are thankful for on
November 20, 2013 8:55 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
We’re not sure about your house, but in ours, lost shoes have taken years off our lives. Nothing ratchets up the stress of leaving for school, holiday parties, or soccer games more than that last-minute scramble for a shoe that has plunged into the abyss of the
November 13, 2013 4:43 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
The holidays approacheth, and if you’re like most people, not only are you scurrying for fresh new recipes, gifts, and trying to keep the house moderately presentable, you are also preparing for overnight guests and their luggage (notice we didn’t say baggage.) You
November 6, 2013 4:16 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
This time of year it’s hard to avoid the embrace of cinnamon, the lure of nutmeg, or the refreshing zing of peppermint in holiday cooking, baking, and drinking. What you may not realize is that these same holiday spices and herbs can also help you around your home.
October 30, 2013 4:28 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Sometimes cleaning is serious business. And sometimes it’s deliriously funny. Here are a few gems that will either get you in the mood to clean or laugh about not doing it at all. You
October 23, 2013 4:36 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
You clean your house. All. The. Time. In the midst of your tried-and-true routine, chances are you’re missing out on some pretty gross areas that are in desperate need of some attention. Here are the worst offenders and how you can bring them up to snuff in five
October 16, 2013 4:38 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
While the easiest way to avoid doing dishes is to buy disposable plates and silverware, it’s not good for the planet or your wallet. Washing dishes does many things—it builds character, promotes good hygiene, and provides additional surfaces on which to eat.
October 9, 2013 6:35 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
For coffee lovers there’s one thing that completely makes the fall season one of our ultimate favorites and that’s the spicy goodness of a perfectly brewed, hot pumpkin spice latte. The only thing that makes this cup of heaven taste sweeter is making it
October 2, 2013 1:56 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
We’re always looking for ways to help our clients maintain a lasting clean in their kitchens. Here are a few gadgets that keep the heart of your home running smoothly: Dishwasher /
September 25, 2013 9:56 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
When I think back to the time before I had kids, I can muster up a few faint images: the quiet breakfasts with my husband, the pristine hatchback in the driveway, and my nice, clean little house.
September 18, 2013 9:28 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Love may make the world go around, but there is no one-way to keep it clean. We’ve scoured the planet for the best cleaning tips from around the globe. No shoes, no dirt, no problem. In many parts of the world, shoes are taken off at a home’s entrance to avoid
September 11, 2013 4:47 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
It may go without saying that men and women approach life from different perspectives, and this is no less true than when it comes to home organization. Here’s how bridging the gender gap can help keep your house in order. Divide and Conquer. When faced with a closet
September 4, 2013 3:55 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
The junk drawer never sets out to be a junk drawer. It usually starts out as something completely functional, like “the place where we will put our pens” or “the keeper of the cheese knives.” And then life happens. And suddenly the cheese knives are mingling with the
August 28, 2013 6:44 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS, is a certified kitchen designer and founder of Susan Serra Associates, Inc., a kitchen design remodeling firm, founder of Bornholm Kitchen, Scandinavian Made, and the author of the popular blog, The Kitchen Designer. Susan’s design work has
August 21, 2013 5:21 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Time for some ultimate DIYing. Making your own cleaning products is a lot easier than you think. Name-brand cleaners can get expensive, and can be abrasive, and harmful to children and pets. Using eco-friendly products will have your lungs and overall health thanking
January 25, 2017 4:04 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Here’s a universal truth: If you have kids, you probably have smudged up walls. Whether it’s summer, winter, fall or spring, there’s a never-ending trail of their cute little fingerprints throughout your home. That said, the last thing you want to do when cleaning up
August 7, 2013 5:18 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Organizing and Cleaning the Room That Rarely Gets Love “Hey we should clean out our garage this weekend.” “Today is the day; we are going to clean the garage.” “No, seriously, I can’t park in the garage; it’s time to clean it out.” Does this sound like you? Been
July 31, 2013 5:32 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
We’d do almost anything to avoid clogged pores and pesky breakouts. With all of the home concoctions and expensive cleansers, washes, and remedies, sometimes we overlook the simple things. When you use your
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