Recently a young friend, just out on her own, asked about how my house was always ready for visitors. She wanted to know my secrets to keep things clean with a minimal amount of effort. They’re not secrets, they’re merely strategies, and here they are: via SimpleProductivityBlog.com—How To Minimize Cleaning – SimpleProductivityBlog.com—.
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After all of your hard work spring cleaning and organizing your home, you certainly won’t want to see things back to the way they were in a matter of weeks. Staying organized takes a little work and is certainly a learned habit, but for this small amount of daily effort, you will have a...
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While I try to keep a pretty minimal and inexpensive kitchen, over the years, I have realized that there are certain luxuries that are well worth the cost. Here are five of my favorites — and five items that aren’t so necessary. via 5 Kitchen Luxuries That Are Worth It (and 5 That Aren’t)...
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I don’t know about you, but all these sneak peak at warmer days has given me a little bit of Spring Fever. Here we are staring at the end of February with March just a couple of weeks away. This has definitely gotten me to thinking about Spring Cleaning. It’s time to start clearing...
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Even if you’re not overhauling your entire home, some of these easy DIY fixes can freshen up and update your home with minimal effort. One of these projects can be a fun family activity for a Saturday, and everyone gets to enjoy the results. via 10 Home DIY Projects You Can Do in One...
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It is frustrating to find a leak in a water hose. Depending on the size of the leak, you could be wasting up to a hundred dollars worth of water during the average year. Fortunately you can use a sachet of Sugru to repair just about any type of hose leak. via Use Sugru...
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So, you’ve decided to cook a special dinner for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day. Did you know that by keeping things in their place you can make the entire time you are cooking dinner a fabulous and enjoyable experience? Below are 5 tips for creating a clutter free dinner workspace. No longer will cooking...
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Sometimes the simplest little cleaning task can seem overwhelming, especially if you have to wade through mountains of clutter before you can even begin. via Feng Shui Strategies Can Get You Ready To Clean Your House | Hillbilly Housewife.
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Stains in stone countertops can be a pain to get out. Ideally, you’ll have stone sealed regularly so nothing gets through the seal, but if you’re in between cycles or haven’t had your sealing done recently, a stray spill can turn your countertop an unwanted color. Thankfully, the fix is probably already in your...
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Every psi that any one of your tires is below the recommended maximum costs you 1/8% of your fuel efficiency. So, if all of your tires are 4 psi below the recommended maximum, your fuel efficiency goes down 2%. If they’re 6 below, you lose 3%. via The Simple Dollar » Air Up All...
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