Jan 31, 2017
Get Crafty for Game Day
Decorating for a Super Bowl party can be fun and easy when you get creative. For instance, you can make football-themed AstroTurf coasters with a few pieces of tile and inexpensive grass carpet. Other ideas? Decorate Mason jars with simple football themes, get the kids to help with a paper chain, or make a mock […]
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Jan 30, 2017
Craft a Game-Day Table Setting
Sports fans are getting ready for Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Feb. 5, which pits the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons for the NFL championship. To ensure that your Super Bowl party is a winner, try crafting an easy football-field party table to serve snacks and drinks from; all you’ll need is a […]
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Jan 19, 2017
Dust for a Cleaner Indoor Environment
A closed-up house can get dusty fast in the wintertime. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to dust your home’s ceiling fans, picture frames, electronics and the hidden spaces beneath furniture; vacuum all rugs and carpets; and replace your furnace filters. Not only will you save money on home heating costs, you’ll breathe […]
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Jan 18, 2017
Throw Rugs Keep Winter Grime at Bay
Use throw rugs in high-traffic areas to keep harsh winter grime from ruining tile, wood and even carpeted floors. Salt can abrade wood and tile, but carpeting can hide the dirt and wetness tracked in with winter weather until it’s too late — and then your carpeting will have a permanent dirty spot. Use carpet and […]
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Jan 17, 2017
Shovel-Readiness Key to a Clean Home
When it comes to keeping snow, salt and the resulting dirt out of your house, a good offense is the best defense. Prepare for shoveling by placing guide rods in front of plant beds along the sidewalks and driveway, 1st Class Cleaning says, and stay on top of snowfall by shoveling early and often. Sand […]
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