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How to Clean a Fireplace

Photo Source My mom is the one that gave me this tip for how to clean a fireplace and she has used it many times on her fireplace. 🙂 This has been a long and cold winter.  I know we have been using our heater a lot this winter, oh how I long for my gas fireplace…  However now that winter is coming to a close it’s time to start thinking about cleaning that fireplace. If your fireplace is covered in soot and smoke residue here is your answer to get it clean! Here’s what you need: 1. A damp… Read More

How to Paint a Straight Line (A Perfect Line)

People ask me all the time how I am able to paint perfect lines.  It is a huge pet peeve of mine when I see lines that are not properly painted.  In fact we were just at dinner with my in laws this weekend and I noticed a red wall that had a messy line that matched up to a yellow wall.  Made me crazy and, of course, once I noticed it I couldn’t un-notice it!!! So today I am teaching you how to paint a perfect line so that your home can look like it has been professionally painted!… Read More

How to Clean the Inside of Washing Machine (How to Clean the Washing Machine, Part 2)

Question:  “My dark clothing always comes out of the wash with white all over it – like residue or fluff of some kind. Any thoughts, suggestions?” Source Answer: Aside from checking and double checking your pockets for tissues, papers, etc. this question kind of stumped me. However, I did a little research and found a couple of interesting bits of info for you on how to clean the inside of washing machine. 1. Adding 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the wash load will prevent lint from clinging to your clothes. (source).  I haven’t ever done this but if you… Read More

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Amazing Transformation – Easy Grout Cleaning

I LOVE hearing testimonies from my readers of how my tips help them to clean or improve their homes.  I had to share this email I received from a reader after she read my tip on the best way to clean grout. Maria from Agape Love Designs emailed me this, after reading my post on the easiest way to clean grout:  “Here are my old, nasty DISGUSTING, stained since before we moved in, tile counter tops. They gross me out. I have hated them since we  bought and moved into our home! I have tried cleaning sprays and bleach sprays….. Read More

Vinegar uses

Vinegar Uses: 40 Ways in 10 Days

Vinegar is a household item that only comes every once in awhile to use for cooking. Here are 40 unique vinegar uses that will help you in everyday tasks.                          Day 1: Laundry Tips                   Day 2: Even More Laundry Tips                         Day 3: A Natural Pesticide                   Day 4: Cleaning Tips                             Day 5: Cleaning Kitchen Appliances        Day 6: Cleaning the Bathroom     Day 7: Painting Tricks                       Day 8: Restoration & Revitalization              Day 9: Gardening Tips                     … Read More

How to Clean the Dishwasher

I received a great response to my How to Clean your Washing Machine post.  I’m so glad to know I wasn’t the only one out there with a dirty washing machine! 🙂 That post however lead to more questions from my readers (which is awesome).  Here’s a question I received from a reader, asking about cleaning a dishwasher: “Do you have any similar tricks for how to clean the dishwasher? Mine just looks gross. I have tried running it empty with borax and it helped a little but nothing fantastic. Thanks!” Answer: The process of cleaning a dishwasher is very similar… Read More