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Practical, cost-effective tips to become the best homeowner ever! Home maintenance, cleaning, organization, safety and emergency preparedness – you name it, I’m tackling it!

Pick the right dishwasher with this free model comparison table! #dishwasher #googlesheettemplate #homeowner #kitchenappliance
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Maintenance

Buy the Right Dishwasher Using this Comparison Worksheet [Google Sheet and Excel]

In today’s tech-savvy environment, we are blessed to have so many options and features available in our kitchen appliances. But all these state-of-the-art choices can…

October 5, 2019June 16, 2025
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, 2019June 16, 2025
Free printable and electronic checklist for fall home maintenance #fallmaintenance #printables #autumnprep
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Maintenance

Free Fall Home Maintenance Checklist [2023] – Google Docs, Excel and pdf Format

Are you as obsessed with lists?  I am. I have an arsenal of lists. To-do list. Grocery list.  Favorite wine list. Books-I-want-to-read list.  Yup, you…

September 16, 2019December 17, 2023
Reasons to create home inventory #homeinventory #emergencyprep #homeowner
Categories Home "Fun"damentals

12 Valuable Reasons to Create a Home Inventory

In all honesty, cataloging all of my family’s possessions sounds as exciting as watching paint dry or grass grow. Don’t you agree? Creating a comprehensive…

September 5, 2019March 5, 2022
How to Deep Clean A Bedroom in under 2 hours #checklist #deepclean #springcleaning #springcleaningchecklist
Categories Home "Fun"damentals

How to Deep Clean a Bedroom in Under 2 Hours [Free Checklist]

Here’s my problem with cleaning. One, I hate it. Two, I hate it. And three, did I mention I hate cleaning? But when the dust…

August 20, 2019January 5, 2024
See why a Home Inventory is an essential tool for homeowners to protect their assets #assetmanagement #housemanagement #homemaintenance
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Safety

What is the Definition of a Home Inventory?

As a responsible homeowner (or at least I try to be….), I’m always on the look-out for the best and most efficient ways to protect…

August 15, 2019March 21, 2024
How to Clean a cast iron radiator #castironradiator #cleanradiator #DIYcleaning
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

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
homeowner putting out kitchen fire
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Safety

Guide to Fire Extinguishers [Homeowner Perspective]

Homeowner’s perspective and guide to fire extinguishers – including tips on fire extinguisher buying, storage, use, inspection and disposal.

June 22, 2019March 21, 2024
Our mahogany front door. Nice door, but the style does not match our Craftsman home (in my opinion). #tiredfrontdoor Our mahogany front door with cracks. The previous owners didn't maintain, so now it's time to apply a temporary fix while we save for a new door #crackedwood #crackeddoor
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Maintenance

Need a New Front Door? 5 Buying Factors We Won’t Ignore

Need to a new front door?  So do we.  A front door is functional by keeping homeowners secure and warm, as well as showing off…

March 22, 2019March 21, 2024
Who knew I'd find a new love? Best gift ever! Perfect solution to help busy families regain free time. #eufyvacuum #cleaninghacks #busylifesolutions
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

10 Reasons to Buy (and Love) the Eufy RoboVac 30

This past Christmas my in-laws gifted our family a eufy RoboVac 30.  And it has changed my life.  Sounds kinda crazy, doesn’t it? But, it…

February 13, 2019March 18, 2024

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