As a person who doesn't own a home of her own, as well as working the type of job that requires frequent moves from one place to another, I do tend to change places quite often. That wouldn't be a problem if my possessions only fit in one suitcase. But if you are in a situation like mine, where you have heaps of clothes, books, smaller interior pieces, etc., you would quickly see the necessity of using the services of a self-storage unit. These are a true bliss for anybody in a … [Read more...]
A lot of people talk about the cons of hiring a man and van service: Their services cost a lot. They turn up later than expected. They might leave dirty footsteps on your carpet. And so on. However, when push comes to shove and things need to get done professionally and efficiently, relying on a moving man and van company is the way to go. Sure, this will cost you a certain amount of dollars, but would you prefer having your possessions damaged due to the carelessness and … [Read more...]
Dust spray is one of the best ways to control the dust and allergens inside your home. There are many different dusting sprays to choose from. Some work better than others. Choosing the right one is key to having a home that remains dust free longer without a sticky residue or waxy build-up which actually just attracts more dust. Here are the top 4 dust control sprays on the market right now: … [Read more...]
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...]
Do you have a record of all the high-ticket items you've purchased that are currently in your home? If you suffered a fire or flood would it be easy for you to determine exactly what was lost or destroyed? It's important to have a detailed inventory of all your belongings in the event of a natural disaster, accident, or theft. Your home inventory should include everything that you can personally itemize within your house. It should also include all of your insurance policies, … [Read more...]
Have you lost count of the number of shoes you have? Are there some that you've never even worn? Maybe there's more than just your shoes... but an entire family's worth of shoes that need some organization. Chances are, you currently have shoes in one or more of the following places: mudroom foyer or entryway of your home bedroom(s) garage porch (or deck/patio area) Of course, the ultimate goal is to have all of your shoes quickly available to you, while storing them … [Read more...]
Trying to choose a good cleaner can be a hassle because the store shelves are full of so many different cleaners, and a lot of them basically do the same thing. Personally, I clean about 200 homes in a year's time -- not including my own home. So I use a lot of cleaning products. I have tried a variety of different cleaning products, but I usually stick to the ones that I think are the best. These household cleaners work the best, in my opinion: … [Read more...]
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Check out this global design challenge... The mission: "to create a cost-effective, collapsible piece of furniture and ship it to New York inside a large FedEx box within 90 days of receipt of the project brief." BUDGET: could not exceed $200. EACH DESIGN: must support the weight of a person up to 200 lbs. CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS: must accompany the design in order to assemble it for exhibition. More interesting DIY furniture... DIY Cardboard Furniture... Try It … [Read more...]
Few things depreciate faster than computers. Did you know that computers double in speed and halve in price every 18 months? Jim's 4-year-old HP computer has been operating on its last legs (and quickly declining on a daily basis) for months now. … [Read more...]
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