Using white vinegar, baking soda & dawn dish soap mixture to clean... it works for lots of things. If the tile floor isn't too dirty, I just mop with a spritz of vinegar & water, then it doesn't need rinsing. Wipe the kitchen & bath counters whenever you use them, and they'll never get too dirty.
Definitely keep the front & back porch swept near the door... so much easier to keep the floors clean if everyone doesn't track the outdoors in!
I STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH YOU. you can refurbish old furniture for a little amount of money. i do it for a living. Then you can have that Fasion chic and spend hardly any more than 20 or thirty dollars. i sell the peices I create for the minimum of 200 dollars when it costed me hardly anything.
We haven't worn shoes in the house for twenty years. It makes a HUGE difference as far as keeping the house cleaner, reducing major wear and tear on our hardwood floors which are the only flooring material in our house, and in our feeling a wonderful, tangible feeling of leaving the world at our door.
In my humble homeowner opinion, there are two good chain saws on the market today. Stihl and Husqvarna. The Husky 450 is an excellent medium size saw for the homeowner like me. I like the saw because it is easy to start, quiet and powerful. I would recommend it to anyone. The 18 inch bar works for the size tree I typically cut. I keep the chains sharp and have several on hand to change in the field. The bar tool comes with the saw for easy chain changeout. My two sons also use the saw and rate it as highly as I do!
Thanks for the inspiration! On days when I feel like I've gotten nothing done, I can think of these people who accomplished amazing things in a year. Yet, I'm sure during that year they had setbacks.
Clean as you go. If you take the time to clean up a little every day as you go, it's not a huge mess when the weekend rolls around and you want to have fun!
What are my options to refinance my mortgage that is underwater when it is not an FHA or Fannie Mae - Freddie MAC backed mortgage? I have never missed any payments but am stuck with a 7% mortgage. It seems like I don't qualify for HARP or any other program to help homeowners who are underwater.
My favorite cleaning hack: baking soda. It's mildly abrasive but never scratches and it's very safe for people and pets. Also -- put it in the washing machine with your regular detergent and it will get rid of tough odors.
I use white vinegar for a lot of cleaning. It's cheaper and I prefer to avoid chemicals when I can. I did splurge on a swiffer - one wet one dry - I love those things.
I never skimp on a vacuum cleaner, because you really need one that "sucks" :) For most other cleaning, I have found baking soda and/or vinegar will get any clean with a scrub brush or sponge and some elbow grease. It is rewarding to see a job well done, even if it takes a little work!
My favorite cleaning hack is using Dryer sheets to help remove buildup on glass doors.
Using white vinegar, baking soda & dawn dish soap mixture to clean... it works for lots of things. If the tile floor isn't too dirty, I just mop with a spritz of vinegar & water, then it doesn't need rinsing. Wipe the kitchen & bath counters whenever you use them, and they'll never get too dirty.
Definitely keep the front & back porch swept near the door... so much easier to keep the floors clean if everyone doesn't track the outdoors in!
I splurge on "green" cleaners, if I don't make it myself. I just can't take the smell of regular cleaners anymore.
Good idea!! need to try them out right away!!
Norwex is an awesome hack for me. Just their cloth and water cleans 90% of my home. No chemicals needed.
I STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH YOU. you can refurbish old furniture for a little amount of money. i do it for a living. Then you can have that Fasion chic and spend hardly any more than 20 or thirty dollars. i sell the peices I create for the minimum of 200 dollars when it costed me hardly anything.
We haven't worn shoes in the house for twenty years. It makes a HUGE difference as far as keeping the house cleaner, reducing major wear and tear on our hardwood floors which are the only flooring material in our house, and in our feeling a wonderful, tangible feeling of leaving the world at our door.
In my humble homeowner opinion, there are two good chain saws on the market today. Stihl and Husqvarna. The Husky 450 is an excellent medium size saw for the homeowner like me. I like the saw because it is easy to start, quiet and powerful. I would recommend it to anyone. The 18 inch bar works for the size tree I typically cut. I keep the chains sharp and have several on hand to change in the field. The bar tool comes with the saw for easy chain changeout. My two sons also use the saw and rate it as highly as I do!
I try to do a few things everyday, then I don't feel overwhelmed.
LOL What a hoot!
Thanks for the inspiration! On days when I feel like I've gotten nothing done, I can think of these people who accomplished amazing things in a year. Yet, I'm sure during that year they had setbacks.
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Clean as you go. If you take the time to clean up a little every day as you go, it's not a huge mess when the weekend rolls around and you want to have fun!
I just buy everything at the dollar store. I figure when it comes to that sort of stuff, it's all the same anyway.
What are my options to refinance my mortgage that is underwater when it is not an FHA or Fannie Mae - Freddie MAC backed mortgage? I have never missed any payments but am stuck with a 7% mortgage. It seems like I don't qualify for HARP or any other program to help homeowners who are underwater.
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My favorite cleaning hack: baking soda. It's mildly abrasive but never scratches and it's very safe for people and pets. Also -- put it in the washing machine with your regular detergent and it will get rid of tough odors.
I clean a little bit a day so it doesn't pile up and get over whelming.
Appreciate the recommendation. Let me try it out.
I use white vinegar for a lot of cleaning. It's cheaper and I prefer to avoid chemicals when I can. I did splurge on a swiffer - one wet one dry - I love those things.
Make cleaning a family affair. You can accomplish a lot with more people.
I love using baking soda as a cleaning agent!
A little water + vinegar in the microwave makes all those splatters wipe away so easily.
I never skimp on a vacuum cleaner, because you really need one that "sucks" :) For most other cleaning, I have found baking soda and/or vinegar will get any clean with a scrub brush or sponge and some elbow grease. It is rewarding to see a job well done, even if it takes a little work!
I have a Toyota Camry I am paying wat to much $ 559 per month and insurance 230 per month and gas 6 per months
baking soda - works on everything