Spring has official set in around here and it's time to get our outdoor home maintenance. During the spring season I like to clean out our rain gutters and downspouts from any debris that accumulated in them during the fall and winter seasons. For the most part...it's leaves, small twigs and tons of … [Read more...] about Spring Home Maintenance – Unclogging Downspouts
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Hand Washing Dishes Vs. Using the Dishwasher
With the invention of the electric dishwasher women and men all around the world can spend less time in the kitchen. I admit, over the years I've found that using the dishwasher was quite convenient and saved me time. With that said, I also noticed an increase in my electric bill because of it. … [Read more...] about Hand Washing Dishes Vs. Using the Dishwasher
Shelly’s 8 Personal Spring Cleaning Tips
One of the things I look forward to during this time of the year is my annual Spring Cleaning! As someone who is a self-professed "clean freak", I enjoy ripping a part my home and giving it a good thorough cleaning. Today, I thought I would share with all of you some of my personal Spring … [Read more...] about Shelly’s 8 Personal Spring Cleaning Tips
Dusting and Cleaning Mini Blinds
Dusting and cleaning mini blinds are one of my most hated house cleaning tasks. It's time consuming and I always end up with a few minor cuts from the slats while doing it. Each window can take me 30 minutes to clean if I'm giving them a good deep cleaning. Why dust and clean them? They attract … [Read more...] about Dusting and Cleaning Mini Blinds
Tips on How to Clean Your Silk Rugs
Silk area rugs are an investment into your home's decor and help to protect your hardwood or tiled floors. When you invest in these types of area rugs, it's important to clean them correctly, so that permanent damage doesn't occur. Here are a few important silk rug cleaning tips you need to be … [Read more...] about Tips on How to Clean Your Silk Rugs
How to Clean Your New Hardwood Floors
A few months ago my husband and I had new hardwood flooring installed into three rooms here in our home, the dining room, the family room and in our newly remodeled kitchen. In the past, we have had wall-to-wall carpeting and ceramic tile flooring, so learning how to clean and care for our new … [Read more...] about How to Clean Your New Hardwood Floors
Green Rug and Carpet Cleaning The Eco-Friendly Choice
Back in November of 2012 my husband and I invested in new wall-to-wall carpet for three rooms in our new home. On top of that, we own four beautiful area rugs, two rug runners and a few accent rugs which are scattered throughout our new home. Now that we are fully into our new home, I noticed … [Read more...] about Green Rug and Carpet Cleaning The Eco-Friendly Choice
Tips for Hiring a Professional Carpet Cleaner
Most homes in America have some type of carpet or area rug within at least one room in their home. Over time, that carpet and/or area rug can get pretty dirty from just normal wear and tear. While some home owners choose to clean their rugs themselves, others choose to hire a real professional to … [Read more...] about Tips for Hiring a Professional Carpet Cleaner