It can generally go without saying that most people don’t really want smoke in their house. Smoke smells bad, and it can leave stains on your walls and ceiling, depending on just how much smoke there is. Thankfully, there usually isn’t any reason for there to be smoke in your house. That is, unless you…
It happens to the best of us. We’re renovating or redecorating, only to turn around and find spilled paint on the carpet. You’ll need to act fast before your carpet is ruined and needs replacing. Before you start removing paint, it’s important that you know what type of paint you’ve used. There are different methods…
It can generally go without saying that most people can appreciate having a couch that doesn’t smell bad. However, considering the fact that people put their feet up on the couch, spill food on the couch, and probably let their pets on the couch, there’s a good chance that your couch smells less than pleasant….
If you’re someone who enjoys burning scented candles in your home all year long, you know how quickly you can end up with a mountain of bits and pieces from old candles where the wick burned down to absolutely nothing. However, just because the candle is finished doesn’t mean that you can’t find new and…
Y’know those roasted chickens you can buy at the store? The ones with all the delicious seasonings, just hanging out in a warmer in the deli area or by the checkouts? The ones that have all the juices still in the bottom of the plastic container, and when you take the lid off, the smells…
So you’re cooking up the “Perfect Pot Roast”, courtesy of Ree Drummond and the Food Network. The recipe calls for some searing time on the stovetop, and then you’re supposed to throw the whole thing in the oven to cook. Queue the groaning at having to wash another pot or pan. You really can’t just…
If you’re like me, which I’m guessing I’m definitely not the only one, bugs are pretty low on the list of “favorite” things. While I can peacefully (sort of) coexist with most of them while I am outside, I am strictly anti-bug while in my home. Spiders, wasps, and flies of any kind, among others,…
Picture this. Your microwave is on the fritz. You have a plate of yummy leftovers from your cook-a-thon the previous night, but they’re cold. You’re starving, but cold food just does not sound appetizing. At all. What do you do? It’s already on the plate. DEFCON 1 EMERGENCY! Maybe that’s a little dramatic… But really,…
So I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. This implies that women clearly only care about the pretty things. I call bunk on that. I mean, I love me some pretty things. Don’t get me wrong. My engagement and wedding rings were and are a thing of beauty. My…
Growing up, my mom always liked a helping hand with the laundry. It’s a never-ending, thankless task. You think you’re caught up, and then WHAM! Where did that pile come from?! This is especially true when you have kids. That helping hand my mom wanted wasn’t as ridiculous as I always thought it was. When…