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

photo of man with allergies to describe Old houses tend to be dustier than new builds. Here's the reasons why and how to clean up that extra dust.
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Old Houses, Organize & Clean

5 Reasons Why Old Houses Are Dustier [And How to Fix]

Old houses tend to be dustier than new builds. Here’s the reasons why and more importantly, ways to clean up that extra dust.

March 23, 2023March 18, 2024
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Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

How to Clean a Wood Lazy Susan [5 Steps]

Remove years of grime and spilled food from your neglected “turntable of awesomeness” with these 5 simple steps to clean a wood Lazy Susan.

January 17, 2023January 4, 2024
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Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

6 FREE Ways to Keep Track of House Paint Colors

Avoid the frustration of trying to remember your home’s paint colors with these 6 free and simple ways to keep track of house paint colors!

February 6, 2022December 17, 2023
woman feeling overwhelmed in kitchen needing to declutter
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

35+ Easily Dispensable Items to Declutter Kitchen Cabinets [Printable]

Kick-start organizing your kitchen with these 35+ dispensable items to declutter kitchen cabinets [Printable Checklist]. Roll up your sleeves & go!

January 8, 2022December 17, 2023
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Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

How to Maintain Kitchen Cabinets [7 Simple Tips]

Increase longevity of your kitchen cabinets and avoid replacement before you (and your wallet) are ready with these 7 tips on how to maintain kitchen cabinets

December 20, 2021January 4, 2024
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Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

Comprehensive Kitchen Deep Cleaning Checklist [PRINTABLE]

Make your kitchen sparkle! Use this FREE Kitchen Deep Cleaning Checklist to efficiently AND effectively cut through grease, grime, and dirt.

December 8, 2021April 19, 2024
Honest Review of two of the best selling liners - Drymate and Gorilla Grip Under Sink Liners Honest Review of two of the best selling liners - Drymate and Gorilla Grip Under Sink Liners
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

Drymate versus Gorilla Grip Under Sink Mat Review

Pros, cons and honest review of two of the top selling under sink mats for your kitchen cabinets – Gorilla Grip and Drymate Under Sink Mat.

August 10, 2021January 4, 2024
How to Pick the Best Shelf Liners for Your Kitchen Cabinets - 7 Factors to Consider
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

How to Choose The Best Kitchen Shelf Liner [7 Tips]

How to Pick the Best Shelf Liners for Your Kitchen Cabinets – 7 Factors to Consider

July 27, 2021January 4, 2024
4 Ways to Clean Black Scuff Marks off Porcelain Sink - Bar Keeper #kitchencleaning #porcelainsinks #barkeeper @barkeeper 4 Ways to Clean Black Scuff Marks off Porcelain Sink - Bar Keeper #kitchencleaning #porcelainsinks #barkeeper @barkeeper
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

4 Expert Ways to Remove Black Scuff Marks From A Porcelain Kitchen Sink

We tested 4 different ways recommended by the experts to remove black scuff marks from a porcelain kitchen sink. See which ones worked best!

June 24, 2021March 20, 2024
Easily remove mystery stains using OxiClean - it works! @oxiclean #mysterystain How to remove mystery brown stains from vintage white sheer curtains using OxiClean - it works! @oxiclean #mysterystain #laundryhacks
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

How to Remove Brown Spots On Vintage White Sheer Curtains

Easy and simple method I used to remove mystery brown spots off white vintage sheer curtains using OxiClean

June 8, 2021March 20, 2024

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