House Cleaning: Make it Less Tricky
House cleaning can eat up an entire precious weekend day. But, by trying these simple tips, the process is faster and easier.
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Cleaning and Organizing
Cleaning and organizing aren’t the most glamorous of tasks to take on. But, they are a part of life.
If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner KonMari, then you will love reading the content in DIY Home & Garden’s Cleaning and Organizing section.
Our tips cover topics ranging from how-to guides (how to clean everything with baking soda) to hacks for folding your clothes to fit neatly into your suitcase.
Whether you want to organize your hallway coat closet, bathroom shelving, or your entire home, we suggest a holistic approach. So, while you have the shelves all cleared, give it a good scrubbing, then reorganize everything. You’ll feel accomplished.
Plus, we love sharing tips on carpet and floor care, removing odors, cleaning those unfortunate pet stains, and more.
Hate using chemical cleaning products? So do we! We use a natural approach to cleaning whenever it’s possible and effective. Not only do you save money by choosing natural alternatives, but you also save your health!
Natural products can reduce the chemicals that you use in your home when you are cleaning and organizing.
And, when you replace those nasty chemicals you reduce your risk of developing sinus irritation, skin rash, chemcical burns, asthma, allergies, and more.
Some of our favorite cleaning supplies are the following:
- white vinegar
- baking soda
- essential oils
- pumice stones
- and good ole’ fashioned elbow grease
So, the next time you are inspired to roll up your sleeves and clean something, stop by for inspiration. Our goal is always to make cleaning and organizing safer, easier, and healthier for you and your entire family.
Carpet Cleaning 101 (How Often You Should Clean Your Carpets)
Carpet cleaning is an essential home maintenance routine. Today, we will share how often you should clean your carpets and explain why it’s a vital (albeit much-hated) chore.
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How to Prep Your Home for the Summer Heat
You know you must drink plenty of water, but do you know how to prep your home for the summer heat? We’re sharing some tips to help you keep your cool during these hottest months.
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Crystal Clean Home for Your Next Party
Want to have a crystal clean home before your next party? Consider hiring a professional cleaner so you can focus on the all-important details of your get together.
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Right to Repair: Solving the E-Waste Crisis
Do you ever wonder how much electronic waste (the fancy name is “e-waste”) your home is producing? If you’re into home and garden trends, you’re probably already recycling the typical household items (plastics, compostable material, etc.). But what about those electronics? Where do they go when you upgrade? While it can be hard to precisely
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Stop Letting Your Home Rule Your Life
Overwhelmed by your home? Don’t let your home rule your life! Actionable tips to help you take charge.
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How to Keep Your Home Fresh
Have you ever wondered the secret to keeping your home fresh? We have six useful tips to give you a clean, fresh-smelling house.
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6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Home
I’m always looking for ways to create an earth-friendly, green, and sustainable home. Here are 6 ideas to try to make your home kinder to the planet.
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How to Make Serious Space in Your Garage
Need to learn how to make serious space in your very messy garage? We have some unique ideas.
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Why Crawl Space Cleaning Matters
A clean crawl space equals a healthier home–read more to learn why crawl space cleaning is an essential step of home maintenance.
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Create A Dream Bathroom on a Budget
Think you can’t create a dream bathroom on your budget? Think again. While you might need to put off a full-scale renovation until your finances line up, here are some affordable ways to make leaps and bounds.
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How to Get Your Home Ready for Summer
Eagerly anticipating the summer months? Get your home ready for summer with these easy tips.
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Pets Love to Get Your House Dirty
Pets love, love love to get your house dirty! Here are some things to consider before you adopt a new furry friend.
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A Wonderful Workshop: Totally transforming your garage or shed
If your hobby has grown into a passion–or even your livelihoond–then it’s time you carve our an amazing workshop for yourself.
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How To Set Up Your Own Brackish Fish Tank
What’s a brackish fish tank? It’s an environment between freshwater and saltwater. This simulates the water conditions where the river meets the sea. Learn how.
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Easy Cleaning Tips for Moving to a New Home
Follow these easy cleaning tips, and you’ll make your new home move-in ready in no time flat.
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9 Tips for Keeping Mold Out of Your Home
Mold can sometimes be a good thing, particularly when it comes to making penicillin or blue cheese! However, when it starts growing in your house, that’s quite another matter. Mold spores are quickly spread and they’re very difficult to eradicate, so if you discover a mold problem in your home, you need to take action quickly.
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7 Convincing Reasons to Use Natural Cleaning Products
What are the mystery ingredients in your cleaning product? Who knows? Read to learn 7 reasons you should skip commercial cleanser altogether.
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How to Keep Your Kitchen Clean & Pristine
A clean kitchen is a hygienic kitchen. It won’t be full of germs or attract pests, so it should help you keep everyone living in your home healthy. You might not be able to get rid of all germs, but you can take care of the majority of them. A sparkling kitchen looks good, and you won’t be ashamed to show it to any visitors. Today, we are sharing some smart tips on how to keep your kitchen clean and pristine.
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Bust Bad Odors in Your Home
You can bust bad odors in your home and overcome the embarrassment when people visit. Check these places for the source of the smell.
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How to Prepare Your Home for Winter
Winter is a tough time for most of us, and even more so for your home. If you think that your skin and hair is suffering from the cold weather, just imagine what your house must be going through – and it’s going to show by the time spring is back. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prepare your home for winter before cold weather is upon us for good.
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