Now’s a good time to learn how to prevent water damage in your bathroom before it’s too late! When you find damage, it’s not only a huge hassle, but it can be costly to repair water damage or have mold remediation done.   And what you should know is that your bathroom is just like any other room in your home and can be prone to mold and rot and damaged by humidity or leaks more easily since so much water is used daily in there. Besides a few lines of sealant or waterproof tiles in the shower, there’s nothing to protect your bathroom other than thinking ahead and taking a few extra ca ..read more

There are usually two camps in the Spring Cleaning arena and that’s the Hate It and the Love It teams. Which one are you on? Regardless of how you feel about it, whether you look forward to it all year, or whether you dread it; whether you go for it with gusto, or you procrastinate all season, both types of cleaners find one thing in common: once it’s done, it feels SO GOOD.   There’s a reason spring is the annual cleaning season and while we don’t know for sure what that is, we assume it’s because you’re cleaning out everything that stagnated during the winter and the major holidays. You ..read more

Finding the motivation to clean your home can be like a chess match with your mind. Or perhaps a procrastination match. Either way, there’s strategy involved (whether you know it or not) for your next move or justification for putting things off. Then sometimes it comes right down to your feeling that you’ll be on the next episode of Hoarders if you don’t get motivated soon!   But once you get started, you often realize it really wasn’t as hard as you thought it would be. The biggest barrier was all in your mind. So we need to turn that strategic thinking around into getting things done i ..read more

  Cleaning is not always fun and finding the motivation to keep up with it is so hard. Unless you’re truly a hyper-organized person with the energy and never-ending attention to cleaning that seems to be required, then you’re probably always feeling like you’re behind. We’re here for you! Hire us to help you get caught up and stay caught up, and use our tips, tricks, and lifehacks to help you make cleaning more manageable. Your to-do list of chores will be less procrastinated and feel slightly less painful.   Address Your Weaknesses First things first, you should put yourself in chec ..read more

We’ve got a bunch of things here that you may not have thought of because spring cleaning is more than just heading to a room with a bucket and sponge. For instance, spring cleaning could include repairs. Usually small, but “repairs” seems daunting when you think about it. However, some or most repairs are much easier than you imagine up front and can be easier than cleaning. Whatever you do, don’t skip things because you think it’s just too frustrating. Tackle them all so you feel 100% accomplished and happy about your “new” home. In the play room or patio, you might realize there’s a small p ..read more

It’s time to think spring and tackle some lawn care! Get sunshine, fresh air, and exercise as a great bonus while getting your lawn on track for the summer months to come. Ease your compacted soil, fertilize, fix bald patches, pick up the fallen twigs, and weed your lawn among other things to get ready for all the new growth. Other than getting fresh air and exercise, taking these steps now will save you time, aggravation, and energy later. It will bring a healthy vigor to your lawn and your neighbors will be impressed with your efforts too.   Some great spring lawn care tips:   Get ..read more

  If you’re worried about the aesthetics of your roof, using solar panels probably isn’t worth looking into, though we hear new technology is coming that will replace roof shingles with disguised solar panels. However, if you have some money to invest and want to reduce your utility bills and/or your carbon footprint, read on! Solar power might just be your thing.   The idea is that you’ll invest a significant amount up front in solar panels and installation, but eventually you will see a long-term decrease in your monthly power bill. You’ll also have more fun and guilt-free options ..read more

Nestled in the gorgeous Orange County of North Carolina, Chapel Hill is considered one of the coolest little towns in America. While Chapel Hill is a college town, it’s multicultural, charming, diverse, kid-friendly, carries a small-town feel, and is filled with things to do. Historic Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill is simply amazing. Named after Benjamin Franklin, it’s a gorgeous, historic tree-lined street with more than 200 restaurants, bars, retail shops and service businesses. Annually you’ll see events and festivals, weekly there’s plenty of nightlife, and daily fun includes a c ..read more

In the United States, we have what’s called a “flu season” which runs from October to May, and peaks with the most cases happening between late December and early March. So while we’re supposed to have reached the peak at this point, there are still some devastating cases of the flu going around. This has been a particularly rough flu season and we all have some concerns. Because the flu is a virus spread by droplets of actively contagious people, you cannot expect the same results or cleaning regimen as something that’s bacterial like a strep infection in order to prevent others from getting ..read more

Sometimes there are things lying around our kitchen or the local market that are healthy, handy, and helpful for a variety of home and body uses. One such item is coconut oil! While there are several health and beauty remedies you can find using coconut oil, we’re focusing this blog on things you can use it for around your home and in your food preparation.     Household Uses For Coconut Oil A household remedy if you will. Check out these extraordinarily simple ways coconut oil keeps your home healthy and fresh day after day.   Gum Removal Have kids? This might just come in ha ..read more