If someone were to judge you for the current state of your refrigerator, how would you fair? Would you pass the test for having a clean and organized kitchen, or would you fail miserably? For most of us, we don’t care to comment on such matters. We would be far too embarrassed for anyone to…
Maybe you grew up with the privilege of having someone help to keep your home looking its best or perhaps this is a new concept for you and your family. Hiring a housecleaner is an easy decision for some and a very difficult one for others. You may put up little fight in admitting that…
For those who have made multiple moves in their lives, you know that packing and unpacking boxes is one of the easy parts. True, there is a lot of hassle in coordinating the details of a move and dealing with the safe transport of all of your belongings, but the biggest headache of all usually…
Regardless of your best intentions, you just can’t find enough time in your schedule to keep your home as clean as you would prefer it to be. You work on maintaining the high traffic areas but are forced to disregard the places that receive less notice. After all, the filthy corners that are full of…
Is your house always falling short of that next level clean? Do you find enough time to manage the mess and keep the cobwebs at bay yet fail to ever really polish and shine like you would like? Our homes are, quite often, our proudest showpieces, yet we find ourselves making excuses for why we…
With only a few days left until the start of a new year, everyone is working on their lists of things to accomplish and changes that need to be made. Despite the typical diet and exercise plans, there is usually a long list of home improvement projects or things around the house that need to…
At this time of year, we are always hustling to buy the perfect gift as we think of others and work through our Christmas shopping list. We know just what this person wants or needs, and we’ll go out of our way to find it. But has anyone asked what you want this Christmas? As…
Paying a hefty deposit for an already expensive apartment or condo takes a big chunk out of your budget, yet that’s just the way that business is done. If you are renting your home, then you know that this is something that comes with the territory. However, if you have forked over the money for…
Have you ever missed out on hosting a friend because you were too embarrassed to let them into your home? There was that impromptu opportunity to have your out-of-town relatives over for dinner, but you suggested the less cozy restaurant option because your house was a total wreck. We have all had those moments where…
As is the norm for this time of year, the days are flying by and the holidays are just around the corner. As you’re discussing your various holiday plans with friends and family, it is now “weeks” instead of “months” until that particular meal at grandma’s house or that early morning flight pick up. For some, the nearing of these holiday…