The Ask Anna Blog

How to Update an Ugly Bathtub

Have an ugly bathtub? Here’s how to make it fabulous for less than $100! You won’t believe the before & after pictures! If you have any questions about how to update an ugly bathtub, or the products used, please CLICK HERE to review the FAQ page. ***To see my video review of how the product is holding up a year later, click HERE.*** I am so excited for this post today! I’ve been waiting for the sun to come out so I could take good “after” pictures to show you just how amazing the transformation of our PINK bathtub is!… Read More

Spring Cleaning the Dining Room & Free Checklist

It’s day #4 of the Spring Cleaning Challenge and today we are going to tackle spring cleaning the dining room! When you think about spring cleaning I’m sure you normally don’t think of the dining room but there is quite a bit to be done in there. Let’s start by getting out our checklist. For a printable version click HERE. Dusting 1. I always say dust first, from top to bottom, so you don’t get dust on things that have already been cleaned. Start by wiping down the crown molding with a damp EnviroCloth, which is my all-time favorite microfiber… Read More

5 All Natural Spring Cleaning Tips

Since the weather has been nicer and the sun has been pouring in our windows, I’ve been motivated to do a little spring cleaning. Over the last year I have been working on eliminating toxic-smelling cleaners that I’ve used in the past, and replacing them with all-natural, healthier versions. In the past, spring cleaning has meant coming home to the lingering smell of cleaners, but not this year! Today I’m going to share 5 all natural spring cleaning tips, that will eliminate unwanted odors in your home. #1 Dusting To wipe up dust and show the natural shine of wood furniture,… Read More

How to Organize Bathroom Drawers

Today I’m going to show you another sneak peek of our guest bathroom makeover, but this time I’m exposing my drawers. Since this is my daughter’s bathroom I don’t spend a lot of time getting in and out of the drawers in here but when I was taking things out to stain the cabinets, and put on the new hardware, I realized how unbelievably unorganized the drawers were! I guess it makes sense since she’s only 5, I haven’t taken the time to organize them since we moved in, and they obviously couldn’t organize themselves… so… they remained unorganized. But… Read More

5 tips to Organize While You Spring Clean

It’s always important to organize when you clean, but organizing while you Spring Clean is even more important because it’s a more detailed cleaning of your entire house! Today I’m going to share 5 tips for how to organize while you Spring Clean, which will help you maintain a cleaner, more organized home all year long. #1 Start from Scratch When you’re cleaning an area in your home it’s always best if you remove everything from the area first, instead of trying to clean around it. For example when I spring cleaned in our master bedroom closet, I took everything… Read More

DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner

Today I’m going to share with you my super complicated, super secret hardwood floor cleaner. Actually it’s not complicated or secret, it’s really cheap and easy! All you need, to make this all-natural DIY hardwood floor cleaner, are these 4 items. Here’s what you need: Empty spray bottle Water White cleaning vinegar Lemon essential oil Start by filling the spray bottle 1/4 full with white vinegar, then add 3-6 drops of lemon essential oil (or more if you want it to smell more lemony). Fill the rest of the spray bottle up with water then lightly shake it to mix the… Read More