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
March 26, 2020 5:02 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 Scandinavian Made and the author of the popular blog, The Kitchen Designer. Susan’s design work has been published
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
July 24, 2013 8:00 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Something Yellow, Something Blue Something old, something new, something yellow, and something blue… okay so that might not be exactly how the saying goes but you can definitely borrow ideas for a something yellow and something blue bridal shower. The easiest and most
July 17, 2013 8:31 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
With hot summer days in full swing it is easy to want to spend more time outside or by the pool and less time stuck cleaning your kitchen. Here are three easy tips to be able to clean your kitchen in 60 seconds or less. 1. Use aluminum foil, lots of it in fact.
July 10, 2013 3:07 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Last week my toddler came up to me, super excited to tell me something new. “Mom look,” he said, pointing to our living room carpet, “I found a tiny baby ant. Isn’t it so cute?!” Since ants aren’t my ideal version of a household pet, I didn’t want to let
March 26, 2020 4:51 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Rihanna may have told you to stand under her umbrella (ella ella eh eh), but she didn’t give any hints on how to keep it clean over the summer. Now that it’s getting warmer, your family is starting to spend more time outdoors entertaining guests and lounging around in
June 26, 2013 7:55 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Today, we’re digging through The Maids Blog archive to find the most motivating and helpful posts. We’ve talked about cleaning, organizing, decorating, and even doing things yourself. The Maids Blog is loaded with great ideas with these leading the pack. 1. How To Get
July 22, 2020 10:31 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Cleaning with Kids
What is it about cleaning that kids don’t enjoy? Okay, maybe that isn’t a fair question. Getting your kids to pitch in when it comes to cleaning the house may seem like an impossible feat, but with these revolutionary ideas, your kids will be helping out and having
June 12, 2013 4:45 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
The Maids officially declare war on space! Okay, not space itself, and not even really a war, but nevertheless, cleaning ‘space junk’ is the most epic cleaning mission of all time. Luckily, plenty of scientists have taken pressure off The Maids and have come up with
June 5, 2013 4:19 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
If your family has a pet, you understand the special kind of love between your entire family and your pet. When Spring rolls around it’s time to get your family and your furry friends outside for some fresh air. With summer comes shedding season. We love our furry
May 29, 2013 3:12 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
As you get ready for sunny days – think light and cool. When the temperature rises, we get ready to shed the layers inside and out. Summer is the perfect time to look at your home with new eyes and roll winter right out the door. Just use these simple tips to help
May 22, 2013 8:40 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Summer is made for grilling. That sizzling sound and backyard barbecue scent is your universal sign to the neighborhood that summer is here. There’s no better way to ring in the season than by preparing your grill for a summer full of succulent barbecue. Just follow
May 15, 2013 10:11 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Kathy Van Mullekom has gardened all her life. Today, she and husband Ken care for about an acre in York County, Va., where most of her plants are native species meant to attract bees, butterflies and birds. She picks plants for their multi-season interest. Kathy has
May 8, 2013 3:41 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Most kids – even grown ones – find it hard to express just how much their mothers mean to them. But me… I’m worse. There’s no way I’ll ever be able to tell my mom how incredibly important she is to me, how encouraging she’s been and how much I (despite some immature
April 24, 2013 7:11 pm•Uncategorized
We all want to be more well-organized, resourceful, and crafty, which makes Pinterest instant inspiration. Whether you’re already head over heels for Pinterest or just jumping on the bandwagon, there’s something for almost everyone. Here’s a collection of Pinterest
July 22, 2020 10:56 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
It’s officially Spring and that means one thing, Spring Cleaning! It seems there are apps for everything these days, but what about cleaning and organizing your home. We’ve surfed the web and scoured the internet and wanted to share with you our picks for apps that
April 10, 2013 7:31 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Since this week marks the 101st anniversary of the Titanic’s ill-fated maiden voyage, let’s take a look at what it really entailed to keep a boat that large (and that glamorous) clean. When the great Titanic sunk, nearly 685 crew members vanished. These crewmembers
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