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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...

4 Habits for an Easy-to-Clean Home\ Keeping your home clean can feel like an uphill battle–especially if you have a home with children in the household. Thankfully, there are some habits that can easily be tackled regularly that will ensure that making your home easy-to-clean isn’t difficult. Whether you are cleaning up the messes of a large family or a small household, these four habits can make...

Practical Tips for Decluttering Your Wardrobe As you begin to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall, you may be left thinking, “I have too many clothes!” Decluttering any space within your home can create a stress-free and welcoming environment. Unfortunately, decluttering can feel like an overwhelming task. Thankfully, there are a few strategies you can use to make the process easier. Here...

5 Things You Should Never Put in a Storage Unit Storage units are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. They are a smart solution to many different home problems. Some use them to organize their belongings while moving or while living in a place with no space to spare. Storage units are helpful tools, but here are 5 things you should never put in a storage unit for safety and security. 1...

How to Properly Self-Clean Your Oven If food drippings and grease have made your oven a big mess, self-cleaning option on your oven can come in handy. It's a convenient option that takes care of the cleaning for you, so you can focus on other things. If you're a little wary about using the self-cleaning oven feature, look no further. Today, we're going over how to use the self-cleaning function on your...