Cleaning Tips

Creating the Ultimate Guestroom for Holiday Hosting Welcoming loved ones into your home during the holidays is one of the best parts of the season. Gathering together in the comfort of your home is time well spent. Making sure your guests are comfortable in your home is the best way to ensure everyone enjoys the extended visit. Prepping your guest room like a five-star hotel will create a welcoming...

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...

Essential Home Maintenance Tasks for Late Autumn The autumn leaves have fallen, and the nights are getting colder. The changing of seasons requires additional home maintenance to help your home thrive in the months ahead. As a homeowner, there are several things you should have on your November checklist. Here are the essential home maintenance tasks for late autumn. Check the insulation Having a...

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...

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...

Making a Multigenerational Home Actually Work By Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.net There’s a quiet hum to a house when three generations are living under one roof. It’s the clatter of cereal bowls, the shuffle of slippers, and someone always needing to borrow the good scissors. It can be loud, chaotic, and full of life—until it isn't. When you share space with grandparents, parents, and kids, a few...

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....

Late Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Spring’s fresh blooms are getting ready to make way for summer’s steamy days. Late spring is the perfect time to ensure your home is ready for the hotter temperatures. Getting ahead of your summer maintenance tasks can prevent costly repairs often associated with letting maintenance tasks fall down on the to-do list. Here are some essential home maintenance tasks...

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...