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Feel like your house is a mess? I do….. Effective solutions for the organization and cleaning nightmares in our homes

Moving soon? Avoid missed bills and service disruptions with this essential new home address change checklist! Find out who you need to notify when moving. #MovingTips #ChangeOfAddress #NewHome
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

45+ Places to Notify When Moving – New Home Address Change Checklist [pdf]

Moving to a new home is exciting, but the moving process involves more than just packing boxes. One often-overlooked task is ensuring all necessary organizations have your new…

February 24, 2025March 7, 2025
Free Printable Password Log PDF - in coral and green color. Easily manage online usernames and password with this free printable
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Maintenance, Organize & Clean

Free Printable Password Log Tracker [PDF]

I’m tired of forgetting all my usernames and passwords, aren’t you? Luckily, there’s a simple way to track online passwords.  This free printable password log…

September 24, 2024October 23, 2024
woman on ladder painting interior wall of house with title "What supplies to I need to paint my house? It's more than you think"
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

Free Painting Supply Checklist – What Do I Need to Paint a Room?

Thinking about giving your home a fresh coat of paint? Painting is one of my favorite ways to transform the look and feel of a…

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024
Free Household Inventory List that can be downloaded, printed and filled out
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

Free Printable Household Inventory List (25 page pdf)

Free printable household inventory list (25 page pdf) to help you easily capture your home’s personal belongings and protect your assets.

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024
woman in old house feeling happy after organizing the challenges of living in an old house
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Old Houses, Organize & Clean

6 Annoying Organizing Challenges for Old Houses [And How to Fix…]

Old homes have an undeniable charm, with architectural details and rich history, right? However, they also host a myriad of challenges when it comes to…

April 19, 2024May 16, 2024
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Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

5 Lessons Learned from Decluttering & Organizing a Small Linen Closet

Tired and overwhelmed by an overstuffed linen closet? Organize your small linen closet faster and more efficiently with these 5 tips.

April 5, 2024April 2, 2024
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Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

4 Easy Steps to Declutter a Tiny Linen Closet

Declutter a tiny linen closet in 4 simple steps and create a tidy storge space where everything is easily accessible (without the overwhelm)

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024
man cleaning toilet in new house and NOT happy. Title of post is 11 overlooked spots that the seller left you to clean
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

New Home? 11 Overlooked Spots the Seller Left You to Clean (UGH!)

Your new home deserves a fresh start, right? Here’s the 11 most overlooked spots the seller left you to clean. Time to break out the mop…

March 25, 2024April 10, 2024
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Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Old Houses, Organize & Clean

10 Ways to Get Rid of Old Smells from Carpets

Stinky carpet? Tackle that stench with these 10 ways to get rid of old smells from carpets, including baking soda, enyme cleaners, even vodka!?!

July 25, 2023February 5, 2024
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Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

How to Clean the Top of Kitchen Cupboards [4 Simple Steps]

Banish grime and grease that accumulates in the space between the tops of your kitchen cupboards and the ceiling with these 4 easy steps.

May 1, 2023January 4, 2024

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