It seems like bars of soap are going the way of the dodo. Most of us prefer to use pump soaps near the sink, and body wash in the shower. But before you quit buying those soap-bar multipacks, consider all the different ways you can use those bars of soap in your home. Some of […]
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How to Clean and Care for Canvas Shoes
Most of us have at least one pair of canvas shoes. Whether your favorite pair happens to be Converse, Keds, Toms, or Vans, they tend to get dirty fast. Fortunately, this type of shoe is one of the easiest to keep clean. If you’ve ever wondered about the best way to get yours looking new again, […]
7 Cleaning Resolutions for the New Year
Most of us make some kind of New Year’s resolutions. Maybe we want to get in shape. Perhaps we have career milestones we’d like to achieve. Maybe we have a couple of financial goals. But when you’re making your resolutions for the next 12 months, don’t neglect your home. If you find things have become […]
Correct Ways to Care for Lacquer Furniture
Did you know most commercially-made pieces of furniture are coated in lacquer? It’s that hard, protective, shiny topcoat that was first used on art-deco furniture, but now it’s pretty commonplace in furniture manufacturing, especially for pieces that are coated with a color that doesn’t occur in nature. If you’re not sure if you have lacquer […]
Cleaning Ice Melter Off Your Winter Leather Shoes
You finally found them — that ideal pair of leather boots that will keep your feet warm and dry through the winter months — without making you clunk around in moon boots. Remember those? Ugh. Hooray for progress! Now that you’ve found the perfect winter pair, you want to take care of them. And if […]
Lightning Fast Ways to Get Your Home in Order
Whether due to having company on short notice or just the clutter of everyday living, you probably love the look of a neat and tidy room — when you have time to take care of it. But the messes of life seem to pile up quickly; in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, you name it. […]