I love gardening and that includes growing a lot of plants inside and outside of my home. A lot of our plants are planted directly into the ground while others are grown in planters and containers. I love planters that are made out of all kinds of different materials...especially pottery like the … [Read more...] about How to Clean Ceramic Houseplant and Garden Planters
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Quick Hacks to Keep Carpets Clean When You Have Kids
Did you know carpets are up to 4,000 times dirtier than toilet bowls? According to statistics, more than 200,000 bacteria per square inch of your rug can hold up to 40 pounds of dirt in a year. If you have kids running around, these numbers could be higher. You don’t want that for your kids’ … [Read more...] about Quick Hacks to Keep Carpets Clean When You Have Kids
How to Properly Clean and Store Empty Glass Mason Jars
I've been home canning for the past 35+ years. Over the decades I've accumulated hundreds of glass mason canning jars. During the canning season I'll use at least 500 jars preserving a wide variety of food. When the jars aren't in use it's important to clean and store them properly. Everyone has a … [Read more...] about How to Properly Clean and Store Empty Glass Mason Jars
How to Clean Decorative Garden Flags
Decorating your outdoor spaces with small garden flags is a great way to add color and style to that outdoor space. With that said...they can get dirty and muddy over time. I like to clean mine twice a year to keep them looking nice. You can wash them one of three different ways. How to Clean … [Read more...] about How to Clean Decorative Garden Flags
How to Properly Clean Wicker Furniture
Wicker furniture adds beauty to any outdoor living space while providing comfortable seating. These days you can find it in a variety of styles and colors. Some is made out of genuine wicker and rattan, while others are made out of synthetic materials. If you own genuine wicker...you need to take … [Read more...] about How to Properly Clean Wicker Furniture
How to Properly Clean a Cooler
Cleaning a cooler isn't one of my favorite things to do but it's necessary. A cooler should be thoroughly cleaned after each use to keep dirt and germs away. Here's how I like to clean a cooler. If the weather is nice take it outside into the yard. Fill it up with water from the garden hose with … [Read more...] about How to Properly Clean a Cooler
Tips for Cleaning the Kitchen Sink
My kitchen sink is one thing in my home that is cleaned on a daily basis. I do it to keep germs and bacteria down...and to keep it looking nice. No one wants to walk into the kitchen and see a filthy sink! People clean their sinks different ways, using different products, and probably not as often … [Read more...] about Tips for Cleaning the Kitchen Sink
How to Properly Clean a Hard Boiled Egg Slicer
Every week I make at least 6 hard-boiled eggs. I use them in salads, soups, sandwiches, and will snack on one when I'm in a hurry. They're a classic in my home and very versatile to use in recipes. When it comes to purchasing eggs, I purchase medium sized because most recipes are based off of medium … [Read more...] about How to Properly Clean a Hard Boiled Egg Slicer