Cleaning Myths Debunked: Mold & Mildew
Uncontrolled growth of mold in your home can be a scary, dangerous, and expensive thing. But, knowing a few important facts about mold can help you to address the risks and keep your home healthy for a...
View ArticleSummer Home Prep: Indoor Comfort
The unofficial start to summer is here! With it can come lots of hot, humid weather. To keep your body as cool as possible—and conserve energy while you’re at it—brush up on these tips for beating...
View ArticleSummer Home Prep: Outdoor Fun
We’ve already focused on getting the inside of your home ready for a cool, carefree season, but summer is about enjoying the sun and those warm, breezy nights! Here is a checklist of ideas for creating...
View Article9 Micro Actions That Make Your Home Greener AND Save You Money
There are plenty of big, expensive projects you can undertake to make your home greener, such as insulating, adding water filtration, and retrofitting with energy-efficient heating/cooling systems and...
View ArticleSmell Great and Keep the Bugs Away All Summer Long
There are plenty of good reasons to start making your own (DIY) natural insect repellents (DEET-free and smelling good are two examples). Hundreds of DIY bug spray, candle, and balm recipes are just a...
View ArticleCleaning Myths Debunked: Carpets
There’s nothing quite like the comfy feeling of plush carpeting under your toes in the morning. But, without regular surface and deep-cleaning, carpets can easily turn into incubators for all sorts of...
View ArticleFive Simple Projects to Minimize Back-to-School Stress
Last year around this time, we offered six tips to Get Organized for Back to School. This year, we’re highlighting five simple home projects that are guaranteed to make your family’s school-day...
View ArticleGot Stinky House Syndrome? Green Ways to Rid Your Home of Odors
The first thing you need to know about household odors is that you’re probably the worst judge of whether or not you’ve got them. That’s because the human body has a self-protective mechanism that...
View Article5 Ways to Invite Fall into Your Home
Decorating your home for fall can be both fun and inexpensive. Free materials are abundant and collecting them is a great way to spend quality time out of doors with kids, pets, family, and friends....
View ArticleInvisible Things to Clean Before Houseguests Arrive
Holiday season = houseguest season. Here’s a zone-by-zone checklist of all the invisible things you’ll want to clean so you can feel perfectly comfortable telling your guests to: “Make yourself at...
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