When I first moved into my house, I realized I had a problem. The back windows of our house face east and the sun wakes me up early in the morning – and I am not a morning person. The front windows of the house face west and heat the house quickly on summer afternoons. […]
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18 easy ways to get sticky residue off plastic The other day, I was cleaning and wanted to reuse a plastic spray bottle that had a tattered, old sticker label glued to it. When I removed the label, I was left with a sticky residue that wouldn’t come off. I was trying to scratch it
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When I started getting lower back pain from wearing my flip flops all summer, a friend recommended I get some comfy crocs instead. Whether you love them or hate them, crocs are popular with people who are on their feet all day and are known for their comfort and durability. While crocs come in more
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Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation, quite literally? Maybe tree sap dripped all over your favorite lawn chair, or your kids put stickers all over the walls or got creative with permanent markers. In any case, these amazing rubbing alcohol hacks can be a lifesaver when it comes to removing stubborn stains
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Summer weather has finally arrived after a long, miserable winter. But you are sweating, frustrated, and you can’t sleep because your house is too hot in summer. So here you are, looking for some easy summer home cooling tips before you melt. We live in an old house that is surrounded by farmland. It has
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Black glass stove tops have many benefits – they heat faster than gas and have more cooking power than electric coils. But they are also susceptible to scratches and other types of damage. Thankfully, there are several black glass stove top scratch repair methods that can help restore your glass top stove’s appearance and many
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My partner, bless his heart, decided to make himself some dinner the other night. He accidentally turned on the wrong burner and melted a plastic bag on the back burner. I didn’t notice it immediately and the next day he sheepishly asked me how to remove melted plastic from the stove top, as cleaning isn’t
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Looking for a homemade sanitizing spray? You can make your own DIY disinfectant spray with simple ingredients you already have in your home! The other day, I decided to do some decluttering in the kitchen. While I love my Instant Pot, I haven’t used it in a while. It was stored in a back corner of
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Physical clutter in your home can cause anxiety and stress. When we see the clutter, we are constantly reminded of what we need to add to our never ending to-do list. We then become overwhelmed by that to-do list and end up doing nothing. It’s a vicious circle. That’s why the best way I know
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We live in a fairly old house on the top of a hill surrounded by cleared farmland. While the location offers privacy and incredible views all year round, we also deal with bitter cold winter winds that find their way into our drafty home. Despite the house being well insulated, these cold air currents left us
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