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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

Tired of seeing messy cords? Here's 9 quick and inexpensive ways to hide electrical cords #homeorganization
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

9 Easy Solutions to Hide Electrical Cords Behind Tables and Desks

Tired of messy electrical cords? Get inspired by these 9 easy, inexpensive ways to hide electrical cords behind tables and desks.

February 24, 2021January 5, 2024
Kitchen cabinet liners for shelves and drawers - are they worth the time and effort? Here's 8 pros and cons to consider. #cleankitchen #kitchendrawers #liners
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

Are Kitchen Cabinet Shelf Liners Necessary? 13 Pros and Cons

Is lining you kitchen cabinet shelves and drawers worth the time, money and frustration? Here’s 8 pros and cons of kitchen cabinet liners.

February 10, 2021February 2, 2025
Ideas on How to Conceal an Electrical Panel #electricalpanel #homeelectric
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

11 Inspiring Ways to Conceal an Electrical Panel

Have an ugly electrical panel that needs to be disguised? Check out these inspirational yet easy DIY ways to conceal an electrical panel.

June 20, 2020January 5, 2024
List of Essential Home Papers and Documents #filing #homepaperwork
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

60+ Important Papers and Documents For a Home Filing System (Checklist)

Free Printable Checklist with 60+ Important Papers and Documents to place in your home filing system as recommended by organization and financial experts!

June 8, 2020December 17, 2023
Cleaning tips and tricks for kitchen cabinet knobs and pulls #cleaningtips
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

How to Clean Kitchen Cabinet Knobs and Pulls (Secret Ingredient)!

How to easily clean kitchen cabinet knobs and pulls using this secret trick!

April 21, 2020January 5, 2024
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

How to Clean a Vacuum Dust Brush Tool (3 Easy Steps)

I’ve been a bit of a cleaning kick this week.  Admittedly, that’s rare for me, but once in awhile, I’ll get the itch/motivation to clean…

March 18, 2020October 11, 2023
15 Experts Weigh in with 25+ Best Tips for Washing Windows #tipstricksandhacks #cleaninghacks #dirtywindows
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

25 FAQs & Best Tips For Washing Windows – From the Experts

Here’s 25 best tips on washing windows from best techniques, tools, erasing streaks and cleaning up those dirty windo sills and screens!

February 20, 2020March 21, 2024
How to Organize User Guides, Receipts, and Warranties #organization #homeowner #paperorganization
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

7+ Quick & Easy Ways to Organize User Manuals

It’s January, and you know what that means for us homeowners. A renewed resolution to declutter, organize, and refresh our homes. Personally, I planned major…

January 21, 2020January 5, 2024
How to Clean Wood Kitchen Cabinets #woodcleaner #kitchen
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean, Popular

5 Expert Ways to Clean Wooden Kitchen Cabinets

What is the best way to clean kitchen cabinets? At first glance, it seems like a simple question with a basic solution. I certainly thought…

September 26, 2019January 5, 2024
How to Clean a cast iron radiator #castironradiator #cleanradiator #DIYcleaning
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How to Deep Clean Cast Iron Radiators

Step-by-step tutorial on how to deep clean cast iron radiators, with tips on how to maximize dust and dirt removal from radiators.

August 4, 2019March 22, 2024

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