Tag: Home & Lifestyle
How to Fake a Clean House Before Guests Arrive
It’s 4 PM and your in-laws call to say they’re in the area and are planning to stop by for a visit. In just about an hour. Uh-oh, no time to do a proper cleaning. In fact, you look around your house in utter despair and the state it’s in – not yet company ready.…
How to Save Water, Money & Stop Germs from Spreading.
“Come on,” you say, “there’s not really one single thing that can help solve all of that?” Actually, there is a such a thing: a sensor operated faucet, now available for use in your bathroom or kitchen. Better yet, they can do more than help you save water, money, and stop germs from spreading. Here…
How to Clean Common Household Messes
From crayon on the walls to red wine on the carpet, and even wax on the tablecloth, some household messes are just tough to get rid of, no much how much you scrub. But instead of covering up or ignoring them, why not try some tricks of the trade? Here are some proven strategies for…
5 Everyday Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
By now, you’ve probably heard of all the effective and inexpensive ways you can clean and disinfect your home with everyday items like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice. But hang on a sec, because chances are you have yet another common household item that right now could be helping you tackle the likes of…
How to Declutter Your Home in 6 Easy Steps
Ever wonder how those certain friends or neighbors always manage to keep their homes looking so neat and clutter free, with a place for everything and everything in its place? Maybe they’re lucky enough to have a full-time cleaning and decorating crew on hand. Or, more likely, they simply avoid some of these common organizing…
Green Cleaning Tips in Port Neches and Vidor
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and a cool morning breeze fills your home. And then it hits you – all that morning sun is making it painfully obvious that your home could use a little TLC. Whatever your “need to clean” motivation might be, please don’t reach for the window cleaner, furniture…
Encouraging Your Child’s Imagination in Nederland and Port Arthur
Everyone agrees that developing a child’s imaginations significantly improves their ability to learn. It also improves the overall quality of their lives. So what can you do to encourage your child’s creativity and self-expression? Well luckily it doesn’t take rocket-science, just a little common sense. Here are some simple ways to build and nurture your…
Tips for a More Successful Yard Sale in Groves and Lumberton
Come spring, slow moving cars circle neighborhoods as drivers and passengers alike hunt for kitchen bar stools, children’s toys, and retro lamps. And whether you call it a yard sale, tag sale, or garage sale, one thing holds true – this springtime weekend ritual is a deep-rooted part of the American way of life. So…
How to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury in Port Arthur and Port Neches
Where do people love spending time to relax and get away from it all, especially at the end of a long trying day? While there’s no unanimous choice, of course, but hiding out in the bathroom while taking a nice warm bath is way up there on a lot of people’s lists. Ironically enough, however,…
Prepare Your Home for Spring in Lumberton and Nederland
The birds might not exactly be chirping yet, but spring really is just around the corner. Still, before you dust off that patio furniture and dig out grill utensils, there are a few prior tasks you should undertake to make sure your home is ready to transition from winter to spring. Use this handy checklist…
