Earlier, I wrote about the life expectancy of home components -- things like appliances, doors, flooring, faucets and fixtures. That got me wondering about the shelf life of other common things within our house -- like cleaning products and electronics. So I set out to see what I could find about how long other things last... How Long Household Products & Cleaners Last Here's what Real Simple says about the shelf life of common household products like cleaners and … [Read more...]
It wasn't until I saw this tube door stopper that I realized an empty (or not-so-empty) tube of anything makes a cheap and easy DIY door stop! Plus-d is a Japanese company that actually sells colorful tubes that are similar to a tube of hand lotion, facial cleanser, etc. and markets them as doorstops to keep your doors propped open. While those tubes may be more fashionable and modern than your typical door stopper (and regular tubes of stuff, for that matter), I can't help but think … [Read more...]
Let's face it, Downey and other liquid fabric softeners are expensive! Not to mention the fact that they're made with harsh chemicals, as opposed to using only natural ingredients. With so many of us doing our best to live greener these days, it makes sense to make your own (safer) household cleaners whenever possible. Homemade liquid fabric softener is no exception. The fact is that our grandmothers knew all about the benefits of using natural fabric softeners, and there's no reason … [Read more...]
Pictures can bring life to a room and help to create just the right atmosphere for your home. If you're like me, then making sure that all pictures hang straight on the wall is a huge deal. I hate it when I hang pictures only to spend forever adjusting and re-adjusting them in an attempt to get them all to hang just right. Following are the best picture hanging tips you should use every time you hang new photos on your wall... #1 Pictures should be hung at eye … [Read more...]
Do you tend to put off cleaning the gutters until as late as possible? Maybe you even skipped doing it last year because it's such a dreaded household chore. Well, there's no need to put it off anymore thanks to some helpful products that make cleaning gutters easier than ever! Following are the best tools that help you clean the nastiness out of your gutters. … [Read more...]
There are all sorts of bold statements -- both for and against -- using liquid fabric softeners and dryer sheets these days. Of course, those who advocate living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle typically avoid using fabric softeners and dryer sheets altogether, or they may advocate using only those that are made from all-natural products instead -- like these natural fabric softeners and these natural dryer sheets. Besides the eco-friendly reasons to stop using fabric softeners … [Read more...]
You may be wondering, "Who would even consider wallpapering in today's modern home?" But, the fact is, many people do choose to use wallpaper as part of their home decorating scheme. And you know what? Wallpaper can actually look quite nice when selected and applied properly! With today’s new peel and remove wallpaper, the old days of standing with a steamer and a scraper for days are pretty much over. If you haven’t looked at wallpaper in the past few years, … [Read more...]
It's that time of year again when those of us who love to find good deals hit the yard sale circuit. Thrift stores and yard sales are 2 of my all-time favorite summer pastimes. Who doesn't love a bargain, right? That's one of the coolest things about yard sales is finding those really great bargains! There is definitely an art to being a yard sale shopper and being able to spot the best garage sale deals. Here are 14 ways to find the absolute best yard sale deals... … [Read more...]
Do you know what your plant zone is? One of the most important considerations in determining which plants you can grow in your garden is whether or not they will survive the climate in your area; in other words, it depends on what zone you live in. Gardeners need to compare the climate of their garden with the climate that their particular plant of choice grows best in. If you plant a perennial, shrub, or tree, the plant needs to be able to tolerate year-round conditions in our area, meaning … [Read more...]
Unused rooms can cause a bit of a dilemma when it comes to staging your home for sale. While having an extra room in your house designated simply for storage or for use as a play area may be a good idea for your own living situation, a potential home buyer may find it difficult to see that room as usable. That's why any rooms that are currently being used as a catch-all for storage or toys (as well as those that you don't use at all and are completely empty) should be decorated in such a … [Read more...]
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