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10 Tile Mistakes

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:59:16 +0000

I recently got to tour a bathroom remodel of a friend of a friend. It was beautifully done. One of my favorite parts was the tile. I love how beautiful and pristine new tile looks. Want to keep it that way? Here are the top 10 tile mistakes and what to do instead.

The PH of Common Cleaners

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:29:20 +0000

Maybe you've heard a little about PH levels and cleaners. Or maybe you remember learning about bases and acids from a chemistry lesson. PH levels can help you figure out what type of cleaner would be best to use. Learn about common cleaning products' PH levels.

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Do I Need to Vacuum My Refrigerator Coils?

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:16:53 +0000

We hosted a graduation party at our home this past weekend, so there was a little bit of cleaning involved to get ready. My kids did a great job of vacuuming most of the house. When one of them commented that he had vacuumed from top to bottom, I jokingly asked if he had done the refrigerator coils. He asked a question that a lot of people wonder. Do you really need to vacuum your refrigerator coils? And if you do, why?

Dr. Bronner's Liquid Castile Soap Review

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:44:58 +0000

I'm addicted to Pinterest. Lately, I've seen a ton of items involving uses for liquid castile soap. Then I found a display with a sale on Dr. Bronner's Liquid Castile Soap...

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Whitmor Dryer Balls Review

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:44:49 +0000

A friend actually gave these to me to try. These two plastic spiky balls were supposed to replace the need for dryer sheets. I used the Whitmor Dryer Balls through 50 loads of laundry before writing up my review and was pleasantly surprised by the results. Has anyone else ever tried these before?

10 Glass Cleaning Tips

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:36:38 +0000

On a recent visit with my aunt, she sighed as she looked at her glass storm door. Her dogs seem to undo all the cleaning work she does on her glass. Here are some simple tips for cleaning glass.

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5 Leather Furniture Mistakes

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:14:21 +0000

Time to clean the couches. Many of us stare at our leather furniture to try to figure out how to clean without damaging. Here are 5 leather furniture mistakes that ...

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Create an Emergency Kit

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:55:06 +0000

Tornado season is nearly upon my region of the United States. I was realizing that since we moved, I need to create a new tornado plan in our new home. It's the time of the year for me to revamp our emergency kits. If you'd like to create your own emergency kit, you can use these tips to create one that will keep you ready for any emergency.

Emergency Household Plans

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:08:30 +0000

Over the years, our emergency household plans have come in very handy. It doesn't take much to make a plan for unexpected disasters. If you don't have in place, now is the time to start emergency planning.

Daily Cleaning Chores

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:15:22 +0000

Got a busy life lately? No matter what how hectic things get, there are some chores that need to be done regularly. These 4 daily chores will take care of most of the messes in your house. Have a different method? Help out other readers, and share your daily cleaning routine .

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