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The Eight Biggest Laundry Mistakes

by Mary Ann Romans

06 Jan 2009 06:44 AM

You have to approach laundry as a diligent task. Otherwise you may wind up with clothes that need to be rewashed, or worse, replaced. Bad laundry habits can also lead to your clothing wearing out sooner than it should.

Is Your Home Ready for Company?

by Mary Ann Romans

02 Jan 2009 01:05 PM

Yesterday, we were having a quiet day at home. The kids were playing, my husband was puttering around, and I was trying to catch up with writing work that fell behind because of the holidays. We were just about to get the younger kids down for a late nap when my husband got a phone call.

Snow, Ice and Your Home

by Mary Ann Romans

11 Dec 2008 12:50 PM

As you might have guessed by reading today's Frugal Living post, I have snow and the snow in New Orleans on my mind. We've already had our first good snow this year, although it melted away a couple of days later.

Dealing with Carpet Dents

by Mary Ann Romans

29 Aug 2008 12:37 PM

You move a table or floor lamp and are left with circular dents in the carpet that seem to exist for days if not permanently. Carpet dents can ruin the look and feel of your carpet and can force you into a permanent furniture arrangement when you can't get them out.

Home Away from Home on Vacation

by Mary Ann Romans

22 Aug 2008 10:16 AM

As you may have read from my Frugal Living Blogs, we are enjoying some vacation time at the shore. It has been a wonderful experience, and I don't know quite how we will get back to the regular an normal routine once we return home.

Chore Wars: A New Way to Do Housework

by Mary Ann Romans

23 Jul 2008 01:54 PM

Is there a way to making cleaning more fun? When I first heard of Chore Wars, I admit that I was a little skeptical. Sure, it might be effective for a day or two, but would it really have any long-term effect on the housework? In this blog post, I'll share information about Chore Wars.

The old Nesting Instinct

by Sherry Holetzky

15 Jul 2008 10:50 AM

It is a built in feature for many women, an actual instinct that drives us to care for our homes and our families. We want our "nests" to be the place where we, and each of our family members, most want to be. So, we clean and fluff and rearrange and redecorate then rinse and repeat.

Extending the Life of Your Carpet 2

by Mary Ann Romans

10 Apr 2008 04:48 PM

If you want to get the most out of your carpet purchase, you need to take good care of it. This is part two of a two-part series. Rearrange your furniture every so often to evenly distribute the wear on the carpet. This works in two ways.

Extending the Life of Your Carpet

by Mary Ann Romans

10 Apr 2008 03:47 PM

If you want to get the most out of your carpet purchase, you need to take good care of it. Cheaper carpets can be expected to last three to five years, while more expensive carpets can last ten or even twenty years! You can extend the life of your carpet in the following ways.

Things to Do in April

by Mary Ann Romans

31 Mar 2008 01:20 PM

The blue skies have arrived with hopefully very little showers. Outdoors is the place to be as we welcome warmer temperatures and the blessings of spring. Spruce up your home and your outdoor environment this month with some fun projects. Here are things to do in April.



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