Archives for April 2015

Are you wary of using chemicals to clean? These simple products and tricks will keep your home spotless naturally

Chemical-based cleaning products have drawbacks: They’re pricey, they may trigger health issues and their manufacture, use and disposal can harm the environment. So if you’re approaching a spring cleaning of your home this year, why not consider these effective all-natural cleaning alternatives?

Did you know that your lawn needs time after you cut it to “heal” before the sun goes down? When is Best Time of Day to Mow Your Lawn infographic from Your Green Pal gives you information about cutting your lawn at all times of the day.

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Spring has finally arrived and with it comes warmer weather, longer days and of course your annual spring cleaning! Check out this infographic for some tips to help you keep your home in top shape, so you can enjoy the sunshine worry free.

Whether you’re selling your home or just looking to freshen it up, check out these inexpensive ways to transform it

Adding value to a property shouldn’t be of interest just to those who are planning to sell in the near future. Many of the small improvements you can make when preparing to sell not only can add value, but can increase your enjoyment of your home. So whether you’re selling or staying put, consider these small improvements you can make for less than $75 (and a little elbow grease).

Make chore time more pleasant by tidying up your laundry room and updating cleaning tools

Cleaning house is hard enough work already. Why make it even less pleasant by putting up with ratty scrub brushes, worn-out rags and disorganized, cluttered cleaning spaces? From the laundry room to beneath the sink, get your spaces and cleaning tools shipshape with these eight ideas. And while it may be a stretch to think this will inspire you to clean, at least you can feel good knowing that starting cleaning tasks will be a bit easier.