You Can ‘Warm Up’ Your Boring White Room Without Repainting
Photo: Followtheflow (Shutterstock) Many people shy away from having all-white walls in their home for fear the rooms will look too sterile and bleak. While a white room can look…
How to Resize a Rug Using a Utility Knife
Photo: united photo studio (Shutterstock) If you’re looking for a rug for a specific spot in your home, chances are the one you fall in love with won’t fit the…
How to Clean an Outdoor Rug Before Putting It Away for the Season
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock) Anyone fortunate enough to live somewhere with outdoor space—whether it’s a compact patio, sprawling deck, or tiny balcony—has had a distinct advantage throughout the pandemic: Having a…
How to Tell If a Car Was Previously Damaged in a Flood
Photo: michelmond (Shutterstock) Flooding can do some major damage to a car, even if it’s not immediately visible (once it has been cleaned). Unfortunately, this means that some vehicles that…
Move These Items to the Top of Your Spring Cleaning List
Photo: Carol Yepes (Getty Images) Last night I did something I’ve never done before: I cleaned out the filters of our window air conditioning units. All of my research says…
How to Use a Vacuum to Clean All the Things
Image: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) The great thing about a vacuum is that it’s so versatile. Want to get the daily detritus of life out of your carpets? Your vacuum is perfect…