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Signs That Your Chimney Needs a Cleaning Relaxing by a cozy fire can be the perfect way to spend a chilly evening. If you use an indoor wood-burning fireplace regularly, you’ll have to keep up with routine service to prevent problems. Knowing when your chimney needs maintenance can help protect your home and family. Here are the signs that your chimney needs a cleaning. Soot and Creosote Buildup When...

Cleaning Mistakes That Can Damage Your Hardwood Floors When it comes to interior design, beautiful hardwood floors are hard to beat. In fact, hardwood floors are a feature many homebuyers look for. However, to ensure the value that hardwood floors add to your home, you must keep them in top condition. Read our handy guide for the cleaning mistakes that can damage your hardwood floors.  Using too much...

How to Design Your Bedroom to Bring Out Your Inner Morning Person Let’s face it. Mornings are not for everyone. If you tend to hit the snooze button over and over before you can start the day, you’re not alone. But all is not lost. There are simple changes you can make that can encourage better sleep and make waking up easier. Try some of these suggestions to start paving the way to better mornings....

4 Surprising Ways You Might Be Wasting Water at Home Between environmental mindfulness and simply avoiding a high water bill, there are a lot of reasons why you might be considering ways to cut down on your water usage. If your water bill feels too high, there may be some sneaky ways you’re wasting water without even realizing it. Thankfully, knowledge is half the battle. Be on the lookout for the...

How to Help Your Senior Parents DownsizeBy Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.netWhen the house that raised you becomes too big for the people who filled it, downsizing isn’t just a move; it’s a turning point. The logistics are easy to list: less square footage, fewer stairs, simpler upkeep. But the real work? It lives in the quiet grief of goodbye and the quiet hope of what comes next. For adult children supporting...

6 Overlooked Spots to Tackle in a Deep Clean Daily cleaning is essential to ensure your home stays comfortable and welcoming to your household and guests. When you're looking to sell your home, it is especially important to ensure it is clean for potential buyers. Even the most rigid adherence to your daily checklist will mean there are still some areas that will need extra attention during a deep clean....

5 Tips for Dealing With Pet Odors as a Homeowner A home that smells fresh offers a welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately for pet owners, pet odors can be pervasive when not addressed properly. Thankfully, a handful of helpful tricks can keep your home smelling fresh, even when your roommate is a furry friend. Here are 5 tips for dealing with pet odors as a homeowner.  Reduce Odors Before They Start While...

What's the Best Way to Add Storage Space in Your Garage? For many homeowners, there seems to be never enough storage space. Often, the real problem is that disorganization takes up more space than necessary. Reorganizing your garage can make things less chaotic and make it easier to find what you need. Here are some tips on the best ways to add storage space in your garage. Figure Out What to Keep and...

Home Hygiene Tips to Avoid Winter Illnesses Winter is the season of sicknesses. When everyone is cooped up inside, germs seem to spread rapidly. Keeping you and your family healthy can be a challenge, but there are some things you can do to keep your home thriving. Here are our top home hygiene tips to avoid winter illnesses. Keep Air Fresh Proper ventilation is good for your home and your...

Hobby Organization Tips for Your Home Having a hobby or fun skill to practice is a great way to keep yourself busy. However, without intentional organization, hobbies can quickly take over your space. Whether you plan to pick up a new hobby in the new year or need to create a better space for a current hobby, some key ideas will help you organize all the items you need to master your skill without...