I hope everyone had a lovely Holiday and a thought-provoking New Years. Thought-provoking? Well, I always find myself thinking more than usual around New Years. How about you? I think about the past year and the year to come. And, like most people around this time, I think about … [Read more...]
How to Clean Your Windows like a Pro
How to Clean Your Windows like a Pro Hi, Pretty Handy Girl Readers!! What's one way to improve both the interior look and exterior curb appeal of your home? Clean your windows! Not only do sparkling clean windows look amazing from the outside, but they also let more light in … [Read more...]
How to Remove Scratches from a Cast Iron Sink or Tub
While I was helping my client get her house ready to sell she said they were committed to replacing the cast iron bathtub in their boys' bathroom because it was scratched and stained. I told her to hold off because I knew How to Clean Cast Iron Sinks and Bathtubs to look new … [Read more...]
How I Kept my High Efficiency Washer Mold Free for 10+ Years
It's been a decade since we bought our front-loading HE washer and I've managed to keep it smelling clean for 10 years! With just three simple steps, you too can banish the funky, mildew, and moldy smelling clothes washer. Here's How to Keep Your HE Clothes Washer and Laundry … [Read more...]
DIY Scrap Wood Caddy
Hey everyone!! It’s Shara here again from Woodshop Diaries to bring you a simple, versatile, and really fun project. It’s a scrap wood caddy! I hesitate to put a label on what type of caddy it could be because you can carry whatever you want inside. Cleaning supplies, tools, … [Read more...]
What No One Will Tell You About Farmhouse Sinks
When we bought our farmhouse sink, I naively thought I wanted one because they looked so beautiful in photos of farmhouse style kitchens. Now that we've had our farmhouse sink for three years, I want to tell you What No One Will Tell You About Farmhouse Sinks, especially cast … [Read more...]
How to Clean a Humidifier
Winter is such a dry season, and the appropriate time to keep the air quality inside of your home healthy with moisture. This can be easily done with a humidifier. During the coldest days of winter it seems like our humidifier is constantly running. All that use can put a … [Read more...]
12 Tips to Maintain the Value of Your Car
We've sold a few cars in our lives. Each time we were able to get top dollar for our used vehicles. Today I have 12 Tips to Maintain the Value of Your Car. (This is a sponsored post for Spiffy Mobile Car Wash, my newest favorite way to get my car washed!) You've all heard … [Read more...]
10 DIY Frugal House Cleaners
On a quest to save money while cleaning your home? Do you want to use less chemicals when you clean? This is a compilation of 10 DIY Frugal Cleaners that I use in my home. You can easily make them with common household ingredients. Soon your home will be clean and your wallet … [Read more...]
Endurance BioBarrier Review
Endurance BioBarrier Review I'm going to warn you now, this is not a pretty post. But, this product review of Endurance Cleaner Prep and Endurance BioBarrier will most likely be one of your favorite posts if you deal with continual mold & mildew growth (especially in a small … [Read more...]
Black + Decker MAX Litihum Flex Vacuum review
Black+Decker sent me their BLACK+DECKER MAX Lithium Flex Vacuum to test. I've been holding this review in my back archives for a while. I never like to publish a review until I've given a product a thorough testing and make sure it will hold up for the long haul. I've been using … [Read more...]
How to Easily Clean Mildew Off Windows
Winter is tough on everyone, but it's especially tough on your home. The temperature difference between the outside and inside your home can leave a thick layer of mildew on your windows. Aluminum storm windows are especially prone to this condition. Before you open the windows … [Read more...]
How to Refinish Wood Floors without Sanding
How to Refinish Wood Floors without Sanding I love our antique heart pine floors! They are beautifully distressed. The round pegs and square nails securing them in place add loads of character. However, the square nails sit flush with the surface preventing us from ever being … [Read more...]
How to Clean a Stinky Boys’ Bathroom (as if a Magazine Photographer was Coming!)
I AM SO EXCITED! Remember when I was slaving away on our kitchen on my hands and knees? While I was in the trenches of DIY, one thing kept me going steady (besides the extra doses of Advil.) It was the dream of having our home featured in a magazine. Well, that dream … [Read more...]
Day 28 – Keep Old Toothbrushes for Cleaning
Never throw away your old toothbrushes again! These worn out dental tools make fabulous scrub brushes for cleaning. First be sure to mark the old brush with a permanent marker so no one will use it in their mouth again. Then use this mini scrub brush on hard to … [Read more...]
Day 21 – DIY Laundry Detergent
Today's tip is one that is gentle on your washer (HE and regular), but most importantly it will save you money! If you've ever looked at the cost of laundry detergent, you may have choked at the cost. I have a wonderful recipe for DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent that will cost you … [Read more...]