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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Jan 16, 2017
Protect Your Home Against Winter Dirt
Winter weather means one thing for your indoor environment: more dirt. People track in mud and salt when snow accumulates on the ground outside, and that dirt can mar your floors. Give the floors a good scrubbing when the weather is dry, and place a low tray or throw rug tray at each of the […]
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Jan 6, 2017
Get Organized with the 1-for-3 Rule
If you want to get organized in the New Year, use the one-for-three rule, says the blog Clean and Organized Family Home. For every new thing you bring into your home, eliminate three that just aren’t pulling their weight. Christmas decorations, clothing, and giveaway items that you’ll never use again go in the donation pile. […]
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Jan 5, 2017
Streamline to Make Your Space Gracious
Want to feel better about your home? One of the best ways is to streamline your stuff, according to HGTV’s “5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home.” Without regular purging, it’s hard to find what you really want, the story says, and too much stuff can make your space look dirty and dated. “This year, […]
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Jan 4, 2017
To Keep a Resolution, Start Small
Start small if you want to keep a New Year’s resolution. The top reason people abandon their goals for self-improvement is that they set their expectations too high—targeting a pie-in-the-sky figure of 20 pounds lost, for example, or $1, 000 saved. Instead, “Start with very, very small steps, ” Dr. Lina Shihabuddin, a psychiatrist and […]
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