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Turning Cleaning into Exercise

Yesterday I decided to do some “fall cleaning.” Yes, I like to be different. Instead of deep cleaning my home in the spring (when I would much rather be outside), I do it in the fall. It helps prepare my home for the upcoming holidays and I like it to be really clean when I am going to be spending so much more time indoors. I only tackled my living room yesterday but it took me a good 3 hours. There was a lot of scrubbing (I have hardwood floors), wiping down walls, dusting and wrestling with these new sofa/loveseat … Continue reading →

Laundry Turning you Inside Out?

It’s not difficult to get overwhelmed with laundry. It can pile up quickly, but that’s a different article. This one is actually about turning your clothing inside out when washing, drying, ironing, putting away, and storing it. Washing from the Inside Out Some clothing will last longer if washed inside out because printed designs or embroidery will be better protected. Printed items will have more protection in the dryer too, because color won’t touch hot surfaces directly. Turning shirts wrong side out while washing and drying helps keep them from collecting too much lint on the good side. Pants with … Continue reading →

Safety Tips for Portable Heaters

When the temperature goes down, more and more people are turning to portable heaters to warm up. Portable heaters can be a great way to cut your heating costs. Because they heat only a small space, you can turn down that furnace and yet still feel comfortable. Portable heaters are especially good when you will be staying in one place for a length of time, such as in an office, a home office, a living room, etc. Portable heaters do come with some safety precautions. As a source of heat and electricity, portable heaters can be hazards. Here are some … Continue reading →

This is the Way We Wash our Clothes

So early in the morning? Well, sometimes, but not always. Actually, it seems like the washing machine and dryer rarely stop around here. With sheets, blankets, towels, whites, jeans, light or bright colors, dark colors… it can pile up quickly in any family. To keep clothing clean and ready to wear, try these tips: Muddying the Water The best method I’ve found for ridding clothes of mud is letting it dry, pulling off as much dried mud as possible, and then soaking the item. I never thought letting it dry would work and used to spend a lot of time … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: September 10 – 16

I hope you’re enjoying your weekend. I know I plan on relaxing today. Even if you don’t plan on tackling too many chores today, you should find some of this week’s articles helpful for when you do need to get down to business. This week kicked off with a Quick Trick for Extra Seating. You can bring those outdoor chairs inside and dress them up for instant extra seating. Another tip to go along with this article is to consider buying higher end outdoor furniture the next time you shop for such items, since the styles and quality available today … Continue reading →