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Here are some DIY cleaning supplies that are as easy on the environment as they are to make!
All-purpose citrus cleaner
- Citrus peels
- 1–2 cups white vinegar
- 15–20 drops of essential oil
Directions:
Fill a jar of your choice with citrus peels, and then top off with white vinegar. Seal tightly with a lid, and allow to sit for a week. Then, strain the solution into a spray bottle and add your favorite essential
oil. Use wherever you’d use a traditional multipurpose spray.
The importance of home staging to sell your houses is well-known. But does your home staging change with the season?
Now that fall is fully here, use these five tips from Ronique Gibson to help you spice up your home for upcoming showings and open houses this fall.
Liven Up Your Interiors With Better Lighting
It’s a well-known fact that days are shorter in autumn and winter than in spring and summer. The short days can take their toll on buyers coming to see your home. Brighten your home and...
Want to switch up your interior space for the fall? Consider adding a touch of color with these autumnal schemes.
Earth-toned living
Varying shades of earth-toned pieces can elevate your interior without requiring you to make drastic changes. An easy way to do this is by incorporating outdoor elements like decorative leaves and branches.
Cobalt blue and red
Red may seem like an obvious fall color choice, so try pairing it with cobalt blue for an extra pop of bright color. Thin...
Owning a home is infinitely rewarding but issues do pop up, and there’s no need to call a handyman every time something goes haywire. The home repair experts at HGTV suggest four things every homeowner should know how to do:
Change smoke detector batteries. Do this twice a year or anytime you hear a loud chirping. Get up on a ladder and twist the body of the unit off the bracket. If it isn’t hardwired, it will completely remove. Change the battery and twist it back in place.
Find the main wat...
Mold inside a house can cause serious health problems, including sinus irritation, congestion, headaches and respiratory difficulties. The health effects of mold are more serious in children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with respiratory problems.
Mold can grow in any moist environment, which makes a home a perfect breeding ground. Mold spores can accumulate on surfaces and travel through the air in a house. Here are some strategies to control the level of moisture in your home an...
To start preparing your property against weeds, inspect these following areas to make sure they won’t be hospitable to them. Consult your local landscaping professionals as well, to come up with a detailed plan to prevent weeds.
Pathways. Paths made from loose materials, such as bark mulch, decomposed granite or stones, can act as seeding beds, offering a natural spot for weeds to grow. Have weed preventer sprayed on these materials. Underneath shrubs. Areas under shrubs can be hard to reach,...
If you are trying to sell your home, there’s no doubt one of the things you’ve heard most frequently is the importance of decluttering. Not only will decluttering help you sell your home faster, there is a good chance you’ll be able to sell for a higher price, as well! To get started, use these easy to follow decluttering tips and tricks.
The bedroom Make your bedroom more appealing by neutralizing the wall color, using bedding that matches, and removing any personal items. Using gender neut...
