I was looking up at some cobwebs in the ceiling corners of my living room and they’re always a good reminder that it’s time for a deep clean. Many of us get motivated to do spring cleaning when the flowers start blooming, the days warm up and the sunlight lasts longer. In fact, one survey found that more than 70% of us do some form of spring cleaning every year. So, take our quiz to see how prepared you are for the job at hand. Good luck! Read more
“Spring Cleaning” for Your Plumbing System
Posted on April 06, 2021 by James Florence
When it comes to spring cleaning, few homeowners think about their plumbing systems. However, along with repainting, carpet cleaning and window washing, this is a good time to inspect and maintain the crucial plumbing fixtures in your home. Fortunately, all these tasks are relatively quick and easy to perform. Here’s your plumbing system “spring cleaning” list. Read more
Posted in: Plumbing, Seasonal
Tags: spring cleaning
5 Starting Points for Spring Cleaning
Posted on March 04, 2021 by James Florence
Spring is here, and you know what that means: it’s time for spring cleaning! While this vernal ritual is a great way to get a fresh start on the season, it can be an overwhelming undertaking, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. To help you spring into action, we’ve outlined five potential starting points. Read more
Posted in: Windows, House Cleaning, Seasonal
Tags: spring cleaning, home
Spring Garden Maintenance in 5 Steps
Posted on April 02, 2019 by James Florence
Everyone knows about spring cleaning, but some forget this annual ritual pertains to the yard as well as the home. After sitting dormant all winter, your lawn and plant beds need some freshening up to help them thrive throughout the spring and summer. Here are five maintenance steps to set your garden up for success: Read more
Posted in: Seasonal, Landscaping Tips
Tags: landscaping, irrigation, landscape maintenance, consumer tips, spring cleaning, home maintenance
Garage Organization in Five Simple Steps
Posted on March 22, 2018 by James Florence
It’s spring cleaning season once again, but this year, rather than stick to safe, predictable tasks like cleaning your upholstery, you’ve decided to tackle something bigger—something outside of your comfort zone. That’s right…you’re finally going to organize the garage. Truly, you are a brave soul. However, courage alone isn’t enough to subdue an out-of-control garage—you also need a strategy. To help you, we’ve boiled down the process to five simple steps. Read more
Posted in: House Cleaning, Seasonal
Tags: home, spring cleaning
The Art of the Tweak: Small Change but Big Home Improvement
Posted on April 19, 2016 by Chris Bjorklund
As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, I’ve been busy having three bedrooms and a bathroom painted, which forced me to clean out my closets. The project was time-consuming, but I’m happy to say I didn’t spend a lot of money. It made our home more aesthetically pleasing and I’m looking forward to having houseguests again.
That got me thinking about other little things my husband and I could do to spruce things up that wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. Read more
Posted in: Consumer News, Home Tips, Home Improvement, Savvy Tips
Tags: home improvement, lighting, remodeling, bathroom, consumer tips, painting, spring cleaning
Time to Tidy Up!
Posted on March 22, 2016 by Chris Bjorklund
I’ve been tidying up my house since mid-January. To be truthful, I didn’t intentionally set out to declutter and reorganize my home. Instead, it was a byproduct of my latest home improvement project. After nine years, it was time to re-paint a bathroom, three bedrooms and all the closets in my house. Every organizer will tell you to completely empty your closets and then edit the things you’re going to put back into them. So, that’s how my tidying got started. Now, I’m continuing to tackle other rooms and even our garage. I’m on a roll!
Popular organizing books suggest only keeping things that you truly love and giving or throwing away everything else. Read more
Posted in: Consumers, Home Tips, Savvy Tips
Tags: consumer tips, painting, spring cleaning, house cleaning