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Tips to Declutter the Kitchen

The kitchen is a significant part of every home. Whether it’s where families and friends gather to dine, cook, or simply hang out, a kitchen best suits the needs of everyone when it’s organized. In order to systematize this invaluable space, the kitchen must be decluttered of all inessential items. Organizing the Kitchen Purge your kitchen of extra items and make room for structured storage compartments for a neat, clean, and decluttered kitchen. You’ll discover that your forks don’t need to lay with the cooking ladles. Plus, that unopened jar of spaghetti sauce—unless you’re adept with tomato sauce and spices and make your own—should sit reliably in the pantry. The next time you prepare dinner for friends at 5:00 pm and you struggle to find eating utensils by 4:59 pm, you’ll know it...

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8 Fire Safety Tips During Spring Cleaning

There’s nothing like getting a home in order just in time for spring. But there are more things to consider than just a clean home. When it comes to personal safety, ensuring all appliances and electronics are working properly is crucial; therefore, spring cleaning is the perfect time to do just that. Check out all of the fire safety tips to keep in mind during spring cleaning to keep you and your family safe: Clothes Dryers. Remember to always remove the lint from the dryer filter after each use. This is the number one cause of dryer fires because the air is not able to flow freely throughout the unit. It would also be a good idea to keep larger items away from the dryer while it’s running to prevent them from becoming overheated. Kitchen. Minimize the amount of items on the ...

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How to Remove a Sink Stopper

While we all generally know that nothing else but water is supposed to go down the drain, other small objects and debris can slip down there on occasion. Thankfully, the sink stopper can prevent these things from falling down, but it can also get in the way when trying get the junk out of the drain. But the sink stopper doesn’t always come out easily. You will have to disconnect a lever or two below the sink in order to pull it out freely. Check out the following steps on how exactly to remove a sink stopper. How to Remove a Sink Stopper from the Drain Locate the pivot rod. When opening the cabinets underneath the sink, you will find the horizontal pivot rod that is attached to the drainpipe. The pivot rod is also connected to the drain lever that controls the sink stopper to ...

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Ice Dam Removal Tips

During the winter, icicles are a common sight along the roof lines of homes and buildings. In fact, the image of icicles lined up along a building is one of the first that comes to mind in relation to the winter season. As charming as icicles look along your home, they are typically the sign of a common winter problem; ice dams. Water Damage Caused by Ice Dams Ice dams are thick mounds of ice that form at the edge of the roof and they prevent water from the melting ice and snow from draining properly from the roof. Ice dams form when heat from the attic melts the snow or ice in one spot of your roof, only for the water to become frozen again at the edge of your roof. Over time, these ice dams can grow big enough to do some serious damage to your property. How Ice Dams Damage Hom...

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How to Clean Outside Air Conditioner

Now that summer is winding down and so is your outside air conditioner, it’s probably full of dirt and dust particles from being used so often. While regular air conditioning maintenance is not always common, frequent cleaning can extend its lifespan, allowing you to save a pretty penny from your hard work. As there are a number of fall cleaning and maintenance chores to be done before winter arrives, cleaning your air conditioner is not one that should be skipped. Tending to this much-needed appliance can also prevent the risk of water damage as it often uses cold water to cool down the outside air. Here are some tips on how you can save both time, energy, and money when cleaning an outside air conditioner. Cleaning Outdoor Air Conditioning Unit – What You Will Need Depending on ...

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Humidity Problems and Property Damages

Humidity problems can be the worst. While temperatures may not appear to be hot on the thermostat, the moisture in the air can make it feel 10x worse. Those who live in the Midwest are especially aware of these dreadful conditions as we are all blasting our air conditioning or are out at the pool to cool off. To make matters worse, humidity can also cause water damage to your property. While the damage will ultimately depend on the degree of humidity and moisture level within the home, here are some of the problems caused by humidity and property damages that can occur as a result. You can also contact a water damage restoration or mold removal expert to have any damages restored professionally. Property Damages Caused by Humidity and How to Fix Them Water Damage Underground Many...

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Hoarder or Not? The Difference between Hoarding and Clutter

The possession of material goods has been seen as a sign of prosperity and high social status for many centuries and in many cultures. Even though religions all around the world have always denounced the accumulation of material objects and advocated for modesty in housing, clothing, and food, only recently has the concept of minimalism and simplicity begun to gain popularity and appreciation. And while some people have gladly embraced it and pared down their belongings to the absolute minimum, there are those who feel quite reluctant to part with any of the numerous items they have accumulated over the years. So, does that make them hoarders? Most people have odds and ends all over the place and knick-knacks gathering dust in nooks and crannies. Most people have some clutter in the...

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How to Dry Wet Carpet

There is nothing fun about having a wet carpet, especially when getting feet and socks wet when stepping in it. To make matters even worse, the combination of water, carpet fibers, padding, and baseboards provide the perfect environment for mold to develop. While you may not notice it at first, it can spread to cause significant damage that will be more expensive to fix without immediate treatment. If the water has already caused destruction to your building materials, do not hesitate to contact a professional water damage restoration service. Otherwise, here are some tips on how to dry out wet carpet before it gets out of control. Look Out for Mold As mentioned previously, mold is no friend to any property owner. This intruder can be caused by any case of untreated water damage, such...

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What Home Inspectors Look For

It can be exciting to start a new chapter in life when putting your house up for sale. But what many first-time home owners do not realize is that there are many processes, requirements, and hidden costs that come along with putting the house on the market and hiring a real estate agent. One example is the realtor’s requirement of having a home inspection before putting it on the market. Depending on the home’s condition, it can be a long and costly process and can even be put on hold, due to financial and/or time reasons. But reviewing this list can help you be prepared for the inspection by knowing which areas will be closely examined compared to others. Here you can find a list of what home inspectors look for: Building Structure. Depending on the location, season, and weather ...

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Caring For Your Commercial Rubber Flooring

Flooring technology has made major strides in durability over the past few decades, but wear and tear still take their toll, especially in commercial buildings. That’s why it’s vital to take a few preventative measures and know how to clean rubber flooring to protect your investment and keep it looking great. Keep sidewalks, driveways and other entrance areas free of sand and other debris. Shoes pick up tiny particles and carry them inside where they wear down rubber floor tiles over time. Use walk-off mats both inside and outside of doors to catch debris and clean them frequently. Cleaning rubber floors is simple. Sweep or dust mop once or twice a day using a flagged brush or a vacuum cleaner without a beater bar. Mop using plain water or use a floor cleaner with a neutral ...

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