My Secret Weapon for Shiny Hardwood Floors (for Under $30)
Bona Refresher is a safe way to make hardwood floors shine. It's similar to using a hardwood floor polish, but quicker & easier. My review of Bona Refresher
Read moreHow to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles: A Bag-A-Bug Review
You've probably seen them hanging out in people's yards. Truthfully, I never understood the whole Bag-a-Bug concept... that is, until WE needed to use them! Here's why we swear by the bug bags...
Read moreHow Long Do Household Products Really Last? A Guide to Shelf Life
Earlier, I wrote about the life expectancy of home components -- things like appliances, doors, flooring, faucets and fixtures. Now, here's how long household products last -- including cleaners, electronics, furniture, bedding, carpet & rugs.
Read moreHow to Clean a Sponge: 4 Methods to Kill Germs
Want to know how to clean a sponge & remove 99.9% of bacteria? Facts about cleaning sponges in the microwave, dishwasher, with vinegar and with bleach.
Read moreReplacing A Toilet Seat? Here’s How To Choose A Size: Round Or Oblong… And A Style: Wood Or Plastic
Need to replace a toilet seat? I just replaced three. Here are the choices and characteristics of toilet seats that might affect your decision when picking out a new toilet seat and lid.
Read moreFiltration Soiling: Those Black Lines Around The Edges Of Carpet
Ever wonder what those black lines are along the edges of your carpet -- at the baseboards and under doorways? The black stuff that looks like soot is called 'filtration soil'. Filtration Soiling comes from dirty air ducts -- among other things. Here's what to do about it.
Read moreDozens Of Unique Uses For Leftover Blue Painters Tape!
In my opinion, blue painter's tape is utterly INDESPENSIBLE around the house! It's great because painter's tape sticks to the surface, but leaves no sticky residue when it is removed. Alright, here we go... 10 unique uses for blue painter's tape!
Read moreIs Melamine Sponge Toxic? Facts & How It Cleans
Of all the different sponges I've used, the melamine foam sponge is the one I use most often in our house with 3 dogs. But I still get questions from curious readers about the safety of melamine foam -- on skin, with kids, around pets, etc. Here's what you need to know about melamine sponges and how they work.
Read morePainting Dilemma Solved: How To Store & Use Leftover Paint
Here are the best ways to store paint so you can actually reuse what's leftover at some point.
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