Spring is here and along with it comes that dreaded ritual of “spring cleaning.” Oh there’s no denying that there are some perks, like finding that long-lost lip gloss you love hidden beneath the winter socks. (Don’t ask.) But for the most part, spring cleaning is just too much to bear. It’s not that we [...]

Close your eyes (figuratively, of course) and imagine yourself in a relaxing hot shower, unwinding and letting your cares flow down the drain as the warm water soothes and transforms you. Then open your eyes and see your shower door, riddled with stubborn soap scum. Daydream interrupted, right?
Glass doors can hold sediment, deposits and even mildew [...]

I recently came across a Zen quote that said, “Sit quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.” True, indeed. The grass is in, the flowers are blooming, and I think to myself: how great would it be if my exterior home-cleaning checklist followed the example of the grass and took care [...]

By RL Franklin
Keep Hardwoods Gleaming
Hardwood floors are a favorite floor covering for their durability, affordability and beauty. Laminate floors—a composite material compressed and hardened under high pressure—are a tough, durable and
beautiful product that nearly duplicates the look, style, and warmth of hardwood. So what’s the secret to keeping these floors shiny and luxurious as opposed [...]