-
2 weeks ago | 
womansworld.com | Lindsay Bosslett
As the weather starts to warm, the sun begins to shine brighter and the flowers start to bloom, a lot of us find ourselves looking forward to doing two simple things: spring cleaning and decluttering. However, knowing where to start can sometimes be as scary. This is why we spoke with cleaning experts to learn their five favorite tips that will make your cleaning session easy and enjoyable.
-
1 month ago | 
womansworld.com | Lindsay Bosslett
It’s no secret that a clean, tidy home lifts our spirits. Here, two-in-one tips that’ll help you ditch dirt and grime while increasing your joy and energy levels. Get sparkling windows and rev energy with lemonAnna Mardo/GettyLetting more light into your house via clean windows can instantly make you feel happier. In a spray bottle combine 1 cup of water and 2 Tbs. of lemon juice. Spritz windows and wipe immediately with a dry cloth.
-
2 months ago | 
womansworld.com | Lindsay Bosslett
It’s not always necessary to plunk down your hard-earned cash to fix plumbing troubles—just give one of these expert tricks a try first!Stop a running toilet with a microfiber clothGettyThe flapper is what regulates the water level in your tank, explains plumber Stephany Smith of Roto-Rooter Plumbing.
-
2 months ago | 
womansworld.com | Lindsay Bosslett
Swedish ‘death cleaning’—a decluttering method originally used to make it easier on loved ones once you pass—is now being used at any stage of life. Here, a few easy strategies.
-
2 months ago | 
idahostatesman.com | Lindsay Bosslett
Swedish ‘death cleaning’—a decluttering method originally used to make it easier on loved ones once you pass—is now being used at any stage of life. Here, a few easy strategies. Tackle big messes by starting smallOne of the first things you learn when it comes to Swedish death cleaning is to start small, reveals organizer Barbara Brock. “Rather than try to clear out your whole home office in one go, begin by just tackling one level of your bookshelf or one desk drawer,” she says.
-
2 months ago | 
womansworld.com | Lindsay Bosslett
There’s up to five times more dust in our homes over the dry, stuffy winter months. Here, simple strategies to lift dust and help you breathe easier!Nix ceiling fan gunk with a pillowcaseTo banish dust on your ceiling fan, just grab an old pillowcase, says cleaning specialist Elizabeth Shields of Super Cleaning Service Louisville.
-
Jan 20, 2025 | 
msn.com | Lindsay Bosslett
Continue reading More for You Continue reading More for You
-
Jan 20, 2025 | 
womansworld.com | Lindsay Bosslett |Louisa Marshall
The average U.S. household will pay about $637 in heating costs this winter. Here, learn simple strategies to cut your bill in half. Save hundreds each year with a thermostat trickFor every degree you turn down your thermostat, you can save up to 3 percent per hour. If your house will be empty while you’re at work, for example, going 8–10 degrees cooler is ideal. Just avoid going below 60°F to prevent the potential of frozen pipes.
-
Jan 15, 2025 | 
womansworld.com | Lindsay Bosslett |Louisa Marshall
What does skiing have in common with organizing? Plenty! Anita Yokota, author of Home Therapy, devised the popular ‘Ski Slope Method’ of organizing to streamline decluttering. Here, a few of her strategies. Start easily by picking one cornerJust as a skier starts small on the bunny hill, it’s best to tackle clutter one step at a time. “Break up a room into smaller sections,” says organizer Christina Giaquinto (ChristinaGiaquinto.com). Start by picking a single corner of one room.
-
Jan 15, 2025 | 
yahoo.com | Lindsay Bosslett
What does skiing have in common with organizing? Plenty! Anita Yokota, author of Home Therapy, devised the popular ‘Ski Slope Method’ of organizing to streamline decluttering. Here, a few of her strategies. Start easily by picking one cornerJust as a skier starts small on the bunny hill, it’s best to tackle clutter one step at a time. “Break up a room into smaller sections,” says organizer Christina Giaquinto, Professional Organizer at Modular Closets. Start by picking a single corner of one room.
