As the weather warms up, you’re probably itching to dive into your pool for the first swim of the season. Before you take the plunge, however, you actually need to get your pool ready and open for business. As most pool owners know, this can be quite an irritating task. But there are a few simple tips can help make this year’s pool opening much less of a pain. Bring In an … [Read more...] about Get your pool ready for spring
A fresh linen closet, naturally
No one likes musty bath towels or bed sheets. Most linen closets are relatively small, and they’re often located in the bathroom. Bathrooms’ humidity levels often rise when someone takes a hot shower, so the linens in the closet can absorb enough moisture to create a mildewy odor. Bed linens, typically stored in a hall closet or a section of the bedroom closet, are less likely … [Read more...] about A fresh linen closet, naturally
Deep cleaning your bathroom
On an average day, a quick surface wipe-down or a spritz of shower spray is enough to keep your bathroom in decent shape. But every once and a while, your bathroom is in need of a good deep clean. Deep cleaning your bathroom can take quite an investment of time, energy and inspiration, but if done properly, you’ll breathe new life into your morning bathroom routine. Shower … [Read more...] about Deep cleaning your bathroom
How to keep your mattress fresh
Nearly everyone knows that you’re likely to spend as much as a third of your life in bed, if not more. When you think about it, that’s a huge time investment in a very small space! This fact alone is a very good reason to keep your bed smelling and feeling as fresh as possible. We all know to wash our sheets and our pillowcases, but what about the mattress? Are you staying on … [Read more...] about How to keep your mattress fresh
How to care for your hardwood floors
Hardwood floors are a selling point for both rental properties and purchased properties. Although just about everyone loves looking at them, most people have no idea how to maintain them. Hardwood flooring can be a gorgeous addition to your living quarters, but there are a few things to keep in mind to avoid ruining it. Do a Smudge Test A smudge test is quite simple. Simply … [Read more...] about How to care for your hardwood floors
