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Recently, a reader of this blog wrote to ask if I have any tips on how to make a move less stressful and more organized. Absolutely! Between moving around in search of a better rental rate in my single days, and life as a military wife, I’ve moved over twenty times as an adult. IfContinue Reading
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One certain sign of winter, besides the cold temperatures, is the shock you get when touching doorknobs or light switches. Learning how to get rid of static electricity can stop those annoying zaps, keep your hair from standing on end when you brush it, and put an end to static cling on your clothes. ThisContinue Reading
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Every one of these gifts for messy people can help them get organized. It may seem odd to shop for gifts intended to help messy people get their stuff together, but it doesn’t have to be. Presents that help someone solve a problem keep giving day in and day out. Plus, let’s face it, messyContinue Reading
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As one of the more visible and often-used pieces of furniture in your home, it’s good to know how to clean a sofa and remove stains to keep it looking good. The following guide explains how to eliminate stains on both fabric and leather sofas by deep-cleaning. You’ll also find out how to perform lighter,Continue Reading
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Knowing how to clean washing machines will protect the appliance as well as your clothes. If you’ve been dealing with a smelly washing machine or one that leaves odors on your clothing, these steps will help, too. Washing Machines Need Regular Cleaning Doesn’t it seem like a machine that’s regularly filled with hot, soapy waterContinue Reading
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Even if you enjoy living in a tidy home, making yourself clean house is still a chore. Next time you’re struggling to talk yourself into housework, try one (or all) of these six ways to trick yourself into cleaning. You’ll be surprised at the difference they can make. Some people are natural-born cleaners: they discoverContinue Reading
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When company is coming, you may find yourself wondering what to clean for guests. Sure, you want to create a clean, comfortable environment that also showcases your home’s beauty, but you don’t want to wear yourself preparing for guests this holiday season. If you’re fortunate enough to have plenty of warning, cleaning for houseguests canContinue Reading
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Usually, when a person needs to know how to clean messes in the dryer, it’s because they’ve washed and dried an entire load of laundry only to find everything has come out with unexpected stains. Fear not. Whether you’ve discovered gum in your dryer or candy, or even a broken pen, melted crayons or lipstick,Continue Reading
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Recently a reader, who is setting up her first home, asked for my recommendations of cleaning tools everyone should own. It’s an excellent question because having the essential cleaning tools makes staying on top of messes so much easier. When it comes to basic cleaning tools, there’s no need to spend a lot of money.Continue Reading
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This Halibut Recipe featuring Creamy Parmesan Shrimp is ridiculously easy — just 20 minutes from prep to plate! It’s also wonderfully delicious, low-carb, keto-friendly and gluten-free. What’s not to like about that? Halibut Recipe with Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Low-Carb Recipe for Meatless Mondays Does your family do the Meatless Monday thing? Ours does — orContinue Reading
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Even if you’ve never heard of a “virtuous cycle” before, chances are you’ve already lived through several in your life. You’ve probably lived through their counterparts many times, too. What Are Vicious Cycles and Virtuous Cycles? In economics, there’s a theory known as the Vicious Cycle which refers to a negative event that triggers additionalContinue Reading
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Knowing how to clean lampshades is one of those finicky cleaning tasks that take your room from tidy to truly clean. Between grubby hands, household dust and pet hair, lampshades tend to get grimy. The thing is, lamps are like jewelry for your room: if they’re nice they’ll accentuate your room’s beauty, but if they’re in bad shapeContinue Reading
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One of the first things to know about how to clean electronic screens is that glass cleaner can seriously damage them! If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember how we could get TV screens sparkling clean with a spray of Windex and a quick wipe. But technology has changed, making our old go-toContinue Reading
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Getting the best-tasting barbecue starts with knowing how to clean a dirty BBQ grill. Solid, even grill marks and a quality sear depend on having a clean grill. Your health may, too. Should You Clean Your Barbecue Grill? The short answer is yes. For years, my husband and I argued over this. In his view,Continue Reading
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Knowing how to clean a vacuum cleaner will protect your machine and also your flooring. A clean vacuum works better, so you’ll be saving yourself time, too. How To Clean A Vacuum Cleaner Vacuuming is one of my least favorite household chores. I hate everything about it: the noise, the attachments that never stay put,Continue Reading
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Having a nightly kitchen cleaning routine is a great way to “close” the kitchen for the night. It’s also a great way to give yourself a good start the next morning. Why You Should Tidy the Kitchen at Night After a long work day and an evening spent cooking dinner then getting the kids toContinue Reading
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Ratatouille Recipe Starring Fresh Vegetables! We got an early start on the planting season this year thanks to a mild and brief winter. So, although lovely picking fresh spinach and lettuce in the garden in early March, that meant other things peaked two months early, too. Ordinarily, I can count on August’s heat to keepContinue Reading
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