How to store leftover paint
Paint has a way of multiplying in our basement. And not in a tidy way. In fact, finding the matching paint to touch up some woodwork or repaint a stool …
Area rugs — How to take care of rugs so they look good and last
Area rugs are terrific at defining and warming up a space. They can dress up a room or calm it down. They can introduce art or color or simply provide …
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Clotheslines
Hanging laundry on a clothesline isn’t a chore for me — it’s a delight! And climbing into freshly line-dried sheets at night is one of life’s simple luxuries. I’ve almost …
Reel lawn mower — AKA cylinder mower or manual push mower
Today I’m going to talk about a yard-maintenance workhorse that’s practically care free. That might seem like an odd choice for a blog about taking care of things, but in …
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Brooms — How to clean and care for your household broom
Why did it never occur to me that my brooms need to be washed? Oh, I pulled off the dust bunnies and bumped them on a tree once in a …
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How to take care of your garden hoses so they last, unkinked!
My garden hose might be the hardest working item in the garden (besides me, of course). I always have lots of flowerpots, which need frequent watering, and right now there …
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Disinfecting as a weapon against the Coronavirus
There’s so much we’re learning and still need to learn about Coronavirus. As compelling as it is, I try not to watch the news 24/7, for a healthier daily outlook. …
Spring Cleaning — Why, when, and how to spring clean your home
I love to spring clean! I love the fresh feeling of a room that’s sparkling and spruced from top to bottom. Some people never spring clean, and others would like …
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Towel care — How to keep bath towels soft, fluffy, and absorbent!
Don’t you just love a good bath towel? One that’s big, soft, and fluffy but also dries well? (Towels often start out fluffy and soft, but they seem to just …
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Dishwashing machine care
I recently inherited a dishwasher that was, well, not well cared for. Gunky gross, in fact. I’m not sure how a machine that’s made to clean what’s inside can get …