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Well, the short, standard answer is once a year. But next time the HVAC tech is there, ask if that’s really necessary. It could be that you have a newer furnace, your home is very clean, you have no pets, or your furnace and A/C aren’t used all that much because you live in aContinue reading Furnace Tune Up: Find Out When It’s Time to Call in a Pro
“Bagless vacuums are good for business,” according to one vacuum repairman. The problem isn’t design or manufacturing but user negligence. Vacuum owners empty the dirt canister but often don’t clean the filters. Plugged filters lead to an overworked motor. And sooner or later, the motor burns out. People avoid cleaning filters because it’s a messyContinue reading This Vacuuming Mistake Is Preventing Your Home From Getting Clean
The washing machine is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Back in the day, women had to spend hours boiling water, hand scrubbing clothing, hanging it out to dry, ironing, folding, and finally putting it all away, only to start all over again. The modern appliance transformed women’s lives, letting them getContinue reading Items You Can’t Put in the Washing Machine
Wood paneling can make a room feel a little chaotic (not to mention dark, musty, and reminiscent of the ’70s), but it can also be seriously stylish when done right. You could start by whitewashing your panels. This technique allows you to keep the woodgrain texture of walls, but not the deep color. Start byContinue reading DIY Ideas To Elevate The Wood Paneling in Your Home
There are few things baking soda can’t do. It’s a great multipurpose cleaner and you can use it when you cook, to heal ailments, around the house, and even to make crafts for your kids. But there are some instances where baking soda causes more harm than good. While it can help you with mostContinue reading Things You Should Never Clean with Baking Soda
Bed bugs don’t like being jostled, so they avoid hanging out in your hair or clothes, but they do like to stay close to their food source, namely you. The mattress is the first place you should inspect if you’re trying to figure out how to get rid of bed bugs fast. Bed bugs loveContinue reading How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs: A DIY Guide
Though you might think that cleaning always makes things cleaner, there are actually some things that you can make dirtier if you clean them incorrectly. Knowing how to clean things in the correct way not only makes things cleaner, but also can save you some time. These tips from the pros for windows, surfaces, floors,Continue reading Things You’re Making Dirtier by Cleaning Them
Whether you’re installing a better-flushing toilet or resetting the old one after remodeling, and if you want to fix anything in the house, these DIY home improvement tips will help you do it faster and with fewer problems. Read on to find out more!
When the wintry mix makes going outside unpleasant, the couch and a good book are tempting. But think: if you do your spring cleaning now, you’ll be able to enjoy the first warm days of spring outside smelling flowers instead of inside scrubbing floors. Plus, if you start now, you can leverage the momentum ofContinue reading All You Need to Know About Spring Cleaning