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Did you know that every state celebrates Arbor Day on a different day each year? In honor of Spring - and Arbor Day - here's how you can get 10 trees for $20 -- shipped for FREE to your door! You even get to pick the exact trees you want, based on the trees that will thrive in your area.
Read moreBona 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 moreYou'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 moreEarlier, 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 moreWant 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 moreNeed 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 moreEver 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 moreIn 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 moreOf 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.
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