Housekeeping

Carpet can be difficult to clean when it has become soaking wet, especially if flooding or broken pipes were the cause. If you don't get all the water out, mold, mildew and disease organisms can...

Keeping up with laundry is something that most people love to hate. One of many weekly chores involves changing the bedsheets. If you have several bedrooms in your house, this can become quite a...

Shower curtain liners make life easier when you don't want to unhook the shower curtain every time someone takes a shower. But they have a tendency to get built up with soap scum and get moldy,...

Whether you purchase an older home, lease to tenants or heat with wood, you may encounter windows dirty enough to defy standard window cleaners. Before you throw up your hands in despair, try...

You've signed the papers on your new home and you're getting it ready for the big moving day. As you prepare to clean the windows, you realize that the previous owner plastered permanent decals on...

You've finished coloring your hair and it's dried and styled. As you turn to leave the bathroom, you discover a major problem: hair dye on the vinyl floor. You scrub it frantically, but it appears...

If you're trying to go green with your cleaning products, you may wish to try cleaning your windows and other glass the way your grandma used to do it: with vinegar. The acidic composition of...

The carpet cleaning solutions available in stores are often quite expensive. Many are also loaded with chemicals that you may wish to avoid using on your rugs. Here are some easy homemade...

For those who like to smoke but can't stand the smell it leaves behind, or perhaps for those who just don't like either, there is a way to remove cigarette smoke from furniture that is easier than...

Removing stickers from plastic can be a little bit tricky because plastic scratches easily and becomes cloudy if it's exposed to the wrong chemicals. Don't try to scrape the stickers off. Stickers...

Removing hair from carpets can be extremely tedious, especially if you have pets. Sometimes vacuuming isn't enough and hair seems to stick to the carpet, no matter how many times you run the...

Working out is a sweaty endeavor, and sweat, dirt and dander can build up in the creases and cracks of your exercise equipment. Over time, this grime can affect the way your machine runs and can...

You're washing windows, and when you venture into your teenager's room you get an unwelcome surprise: He has plastered bumper stickers on his bedroom window. A tentative try at peeling them...

An oil spill on the driveway is an eyesore that can be difficult to remove. No amount of pressure washing or scrubbing alone seems to help. Cars that leak or accidents during oil changes can...

Organizing your tackroom will help to lengthen the life of your expensive leather goods! Not to mention, allowing you more time to groom, ride and enjoy your horse experience. So, kick it into...

If you are anything like me, you forget about clothes in the wash and then go and open you the lid and smell that foul musty scent. Here is an easy way to get rid of it.

Everyone around is buzzing about going “green,” it’s even crossed your mind from time to time. In the interim most of us are looking for ways to cut back on expenses during these tough economic...

During the winter months our living room carpet gets wet and smelly. I kept trying to figure out how to kill the odor. Nothing works like an old fashioned remedy, baking soda.

Find items you do not need and sell them instead of throwing them away

Tile grout is a magnet for dirt and grime. Luckily, you can easily clean tile grout naturally using common household items. Vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide can effectively remove even...

Nothing is quite worse than stepping out of the shower only to embrace a towel that stinks.I am not talking about a dirty towel,but rather the one that was just washed.Shouldn't a clean towel...

Trying to keep your home clean can be a never ending job. You may feel as you just finish cleaning one room and your off to the next to come back and find the first room back to the way it was. I...

Nothing clears the mind quite like a clean and clutter free house. Anxiety seems to be an epidemic these days. We have more "conveniences" than our grandparents could have ever imagined,...

In today’s hectic fast paced world, we all could use a little more time on our hands. This article will provide you with several tips for adding a few minutes here and there so you can find extra...

This quick and easy laundry detergent cleans as well or better than the store bought varieties, is great for sensitive skin, and is super cheap to make. The Fels-Naptha soap costs about $1 a bar,...

Everyone who knows me knows that I am not the most thrifty person in town, but I am making some changes. I have saved some money already in just a couple of weeks. Here's how to make some easy...

This article is about storing away and caring for those winter clothings. But if you red on, you will see that this article is to save you from disaster: Won't it give you a little stress just to...

Arm and Hammer baking soda is not just good for cooking. It can be used for so many things. The box now even says “for baking, cleaning, and deodorizing”. Its multiple uses in the household can...

If you are like most people you have an overload of clothes. What are you going to do with them? Well you have so many thoughts, but never do anything about them. Well here are a few ideas of what...

It's always exciting to have a lot of space in your house to room around and relax and live in a healthy environment! An organized house will help you get around much easier with no obstacles...

You should consider your home office as the brain of the house. You do all things from that particular space. You pay your bills, keep track of all your paper work, do filing, shredding,...

Spring is just around the corner and it's the perfect time to spring clean. A little bit of effort now will allow you to enjoy more time outdoors when the weather is nice. You can easily spring...

Butcher blocks come in handy for any homemaker but, over time, they get scratched, burned and chipped. Instead of hiding it or paying to replace it, you can refurbish it and make it look brand new.

Kids love playing with Play Dough. The problem? It can be messy, and it always seems to end up on surfaces that are the hardest to clean...like the carpet. This simple 4 step process will help...

Mattress covers and pads are designed to provide you with additional comfort for sleeping while still helping to protect your mattress and keep it clean. Choosing a mattress cover is actually an...

Even in a buyer's market, staging your home properly can make a difference in setting it apart from the rest. Here is how to make the most of what you've got and appeal to potential buyers.

Unlike their antiquated counterparts, faux antique brass knobs can be polished as they have no value beyond their original purchase price. If you aren't going for the "shabby sheik" look, get out...

Don't you hate it when you have sticky glue residue on an item you just purchased? Price tags, tape and stickers can all leave a mess on your property. While products like Goo Gone are designed to...

Hardwood floors are a beautiful addition to any home, but to keep them looking their best you must take good care of them. A small amount of bleach mixed with water can be used to remove mildew...

Laundry detergent can be an expensive household item. There are many recipes for making your own solution. Some are more complicated than others. Here is the easiest way to make your own laundry...

That old standby in the kitchen, aluminum foil, isn't just for lining baking sheets any longer. There are a myriad of creative uses for the stuff. Come along and discover just a few ways to use...

House cleaning can become a major chore. If you are a Mom then you might not enjoy doing a lot of dishes, especially extra dishes. You can start "spring cleaning" by going into that...

Relieving sock sorting stress and save money.

With the current economic situation many of us are cutting corners. Why not cut corners and live healthier - cut down on the toxics we bring into our home with over the counter cleaners we use?...

Spring cleaning comes every year and kid’s rooms are always in a state of despair. Use some of these tips to keep clutter out of your child’s room.

There isn't much to this article, but it is an incredibly effective tool for practically sterilizing your laundry. PLEASE NOTE: This is an addendum to my article. I tried to publish it, but was...

You can remove mildew smell from clothes by using a few simple, natural materials such as vinegar and baking soda. If your clothes were left in water too long and have begun to smell musty, a...

Mildew can attack your tub, shower, sinks, and other areas of moisture and humidity. You can make your own natural mildew remover and take care of the problem at its source. This gentle solution...

To save money finding laundry room ideas on how to make your own products such as as fabric softener and stain remover is a good idea. These products are costly to buy at the store and the...

The lives of American families become busier and busier each year which makes it more difficult to keep a clean home. With all of the running around that happens inside of your house, you may...