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Organize & Clean

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 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, 2023October 28, 2025
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Categories 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, 2023December 12, 2025
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Categories 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, 2022October 4, 2025
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Categories Organize & Clean, Printables

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, 2022October 4, 2025
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Categories 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, 2021October 4, 2025
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Categories Organize & Clean, Printables

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, 2021October 4, 2025
Old slop sink before installation Here's how I removed layers of old paint and gunk from our old utility sink within 1 hour using Citristrip #Citristrip @citristrip #uliltysink
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How to Remove Paint Off a Slop Sink Using Citristrip

Here’s how I removed layers of old paint and gunk from our old utility sink within 1 hour using Citristrip stripping gel.

September 29, 2021October 4, 2025
Old house smelling a bit musty and stagnant? Here's 8 Effective Methods to Remove Old House Smells and get the fresh air back inside!
Categories Old Houses, Organize & Clean

Best Methods to Remove Old House Smells: 12 Proven Solutions

Smelly, musty, old house? Here’s 12 effective ways to get rid of the most common sources of old house smells and bring back the fresh!

August 27, 2021October 4, 2025
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 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, 2021October 4, 2025
How to Pick the Best Shelf Liners for Your Kitchen Cabinets - 7 Factors to Consider
Categories 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, 2021October 4, 2025

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