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4 Simple Steps for Cleaner Baseboards

You probably don’t think about your baseboards all that often. They’re the kind of thing you barely notice — that is, until they’re dirty. Dust and pet hair can pile up, scuffs happen, and in the kitchen, baseboards are bound to catch some spills. Over time, baseboards get gross! But when they’re clean, they can…

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Simple Solutions for Shiny Granite Countertops

Some of you have probably had granite in your homes for a while now, while others are just beginning their journey with natural stone. Maybe you’re still considering making the switch. In any case, I think granite is well worth the investment. It adds to a home’s value, as well as its aesthetic appeal, which…

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Fast and Furry-ous Laundry Tips

(Or, how to get pet hair out of your laundry) My neighbors, the Thompsons, have three huge dogs, nine cats and a horse. Jennifer’s husband says “the horse is just another big dog” – and he might be right. Needless to say, removing pet hair from their clothes is a major laundry time issue. Yet,…

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Bringing Order to Your Personal Workspace

It’s probably not a secret that your productivity (and your sanity) can increase when your work space is neat. “Outer order contributes to inner calm,” says Gretchen Rubin, an author, blogger and speaker on the topics of habits, happiness and human nature, and I tend to agree. It just makes sense – a less-cluttered desk…