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Tag Archives: clean
Cleaning your House for Guests
Countdown to a perfectly clean guest-ready home no matter how much — or little — time you have. It feels great to have a clean, organized, well-functioning home when you’ve got guests coming. Especially around the holidays. It’s like your … Continue reading
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December Home Maintenance
Quick-and-easy tasks that’ll brighten up your interior. December. The year’s coming to an end. Time to do four small tasks for a bright (and money-saving) new year.#1 Clean Light Bulbs and Fixtures Two great reasons to clean your light bulbs: … Continue reading
Attic & Basement Storage Ideas to Gain More Space
Outfitting your basement and attic with efficient storage can be life-changing. Not only will you get more living space, it can give your home an edge over others when it comes time to sell. Try these ideas to get the … Continue reading
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November Home Maintenance
With the holidays coming at you fast and furious, you want to be sure your home is cozy, but with that fresh-as-spring feel — as opposed to that musty-damp-winter feel. Here’s how to make that happen (along with a few … Continue reading
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14 Hacks You Can Do Now to Make House Cleaning Go Faster
It’s the little things that get you every time. And that goes for your home, too. Stained porcelain, carpets, stinky appliances — they all hurt your home’s market value in the end. And, frankly, they’re no fun to look at … Continue reading
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Tagged bath, carpet, clean, cleanup, Cooking, copper, counter, countertops, dust, fixtures, floor, floors, garage, gleaming, grease, grime, hacks, paint, pets, polish, prevent, reduce, repair, resale, shine, soak, stainless, stains, stove, tips, tub, value, vinegar
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Guide to Paint Finishes
Choosing the wrong type of paint finish could mean a do-over that costs twice as much. There’s a basic rule of thumb to follow when choosing paint sheens: The higher the sheen, the higher the shine — and the higher … Continue reading
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Tagged bathrooms, bedrooms, brush, clean, color, colorant, cost, door, durability, eggshell, flat, gallon, gloss, high gloss, high-traffic, kitchens, living rooms, luster, paint, roller, satin, scale, semi-gloss, sheen, shine, tips, trim
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A Fall Checklist of 10 Things You Gotta Do Before Winter Sets In
Such as look for roof leaks before the first winter snow. Preventative maintenance is key. When the last of summer’s heat is a faint memory, and you’re pulling out your hoodies more than your shorts, it’s time to tackle a … Continue reading
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How to Disinfect a Home Correctly
Real estate pros are taking disinfectant wipes to home showings and in their car to clean frequently touched surfaces as they interact with clients to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But are you disinfecting correctly? HouseLogic.com reports that the best … Continue reading
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Tagged chemical, clean, Cleaning, cleaning patio furniture, cleanup, counter, countertops, deep clean, fixtures, floor, flooring, floors, houselogic, washing
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