Not many homeowners look forward to household chores, but there are few chores that feel quite as endless as laundry. If you dread this seemingly infinite task, there are a few tools that could make your laundry days a little easier. These inexpensive must-haves should be at the top of your shopping list if you want to make your next laundry day a breeze.
Dryer BallsIf you’re tired of dealing with messy fabric softener and loathe picking up the dozens of disposable dryer sheets that find their...
Whether you’ve been working remotely for years or are new to a work-from-home scenario, there are important strategies for doing it successfully.
Many have the misconception that working from home is easy and will automatically lead to increased productivity. In reality, the opposite is usually true. There are often more distractions at home, and not having the office resources you rely on readily available can hamper your ability to do your job.
If you want to improve your chances of being pro...
Is your yard looking wild? Overgrown? Unorganized? Below are five simple, low cost tips for keeping the space looking tidy.
Keep it trimmed. Trimming your grass regularly is an easy way to keep your yard looking loved. If you know you don’t have time for it, hire a professional or a neighborhood teen to stop by once a month and do it for you.
Add a few flower beds. Flower or shrub beds around the corner of your yard, encircling trees or alongside your house can create appealing symmetry. Choose...
Seasonal decorating doesn’t have to mean pulling out boxes of decorations every time. You want to keep your home decorating simple and clean in the summer. But that doesn’t mean you can't have a bit of extra fun in the summertime. Here are four decorating tips to help you feel more summery in your home this season.
Switch Your Bedding
You can throw off those fuzzy down comforters and swap in lighter blankets. The color can change, too, to reflect the season. Instead of the dark cozy colors of w...
If you’re thinking of adopting a dog, you may already have your heart set on one particular breed or another. But if your furry friend is to become a beloved and well-behaved part of the household, you may want to be sure you are choosing a breed that is known to be readily trained.
Several factors, such as age or physical and mental health, for example, can affect how easily a dog learns. Some trainers say adult dogs learn more rapidly than playful puppies. But while opinions vary widely amon...
No matter how clean we are or what we do, sometimes it seems like our homes are a haven for all kinds of critters. But instead of turning to harsh chemicals to shoo them away, try utilizing one of these all-natural tips that are tried and true.
Break out the essential oils
Natural oils, such as mint, vanilla, lavender, and lemongrass, are known to naturally repel insects. Keeping some in a bowl diluted with a little water should keep things like ants and spiders off of countertops.
Remove...
Most homeowners are used to mowing their lawn, then raking the grass clippings or removing the bag on the mower and disposing of the cut grass. There is an easy way to save time and money and help your lawn stay healthy. Grass recycling, or grasscycling, is the practice of leaving cut grass on the lawn after mowing to mulch the grass with its own clippings.
Reasons to Recycle Grass ClippingsGrass recycling can cut down on the amount of time required for routine lawn care. It helps the grass re...
