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MAKING SPRING CLEANING EASIER
March 27th, 2009 categories: Home Life
Did you grow up with a Spring Cleaning ritual? It has become part of American culture, and now that Spring has officially started, we are in that Spring Cleaning season as well.
No doubt it is a time of serious house cleaning for some, and for others maybe a light touch up.
Whatever it is for you, you may be able to make it easier with a strategy.
If you like s systematic approach, take a look at the Spring Cleaning Organizer on Martha Stewart’s website for a good reference to get the job done as easily and efficiently as possible.
It’s got the basics and for some folks, having the checklist can help you power through the important cleaning stuff a whole lot easier that jumping from one task to another. Give it a shot and see what you think. Most of the items are easily doable with normal home supplies. A few require heavier artillery that you may need to rent. For example, you may not have a rug cleaner. Although even these are available in home consumer type models in department stores.
If you are considering getting professional help for some of the bigger cleaning jobs, take a look at Angie’s List as a place to get information on contractors to perform these services.
One good safety reminder in the checklist is to remember the batteries in your safety devises, such as smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
(Image courtesy: Junk Bee Gone)
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SAVE MONEY AND SLEEP BETTER
March 20th, 2009 categories: Home Life
Getting a new mattress is not an insignificant investment, especially in the current environment. Read the rest of this entry »
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A SIMPLE WAY TO SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY AT HOME
March 18th, 2009 categories: Home Life
Routine replacement of the air filters in your home’s central heating/air conditioning system is one very easy way to save on energy costs. But there are two other benefits as well. It will help keep the physical unit itself in better condition, and the air you breathe cleaner. Read the rest of this entry »
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ARE THESE DIY PROJECTS EASY WAYS TO ADD HOME VALUE? YOU DECIDE!
March 12th, 2009 categories: Home Life, Seller Strategies
If you see yourself as not very skilled when it comes to “handyman” projects, you may think there is not much you can do to add real value to your home. Read the rest of this entry »
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FREEDOM FROM FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS: BE A REFRIGERATOR NEATNIC!
February 24th, 2009 categories: Home Life
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GREEN UP YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM – “WONDERWASH” SAVES WATER, ELECTRICITY, AND DETERGENT
February 17th, 2009 categories: Home Life
The neighborhoods of Chantilly and Centreville may not be filled with solar panels at this time, but as environmentally friendly awareness and energy consciousness build, expect to see more green-type products. Case in point: the Wonder Wash pictured to this post.
You probably took it for a propane tank, but it is actually a small washing machine. Apparently it works well, according to some reviews.
The WonderWash is a low-cost devise that is environmentally-friendly and quite compact. It will fit on most countertops.
It is made by Laundry Alternative. It washes about 5 pounds of laundry in minutes. From what I can gather, you pour in hot water, crank it, and it washes the clothes like a pressure cooker. The internal pressure pushes detergent through the clothes at speeds up to 100 times faster than a typical washing machine. I checked one detailed review and several comments, and they were quite positive.
Apparently, the internal chamber converts energy from the hot water and the cranking, and swooshes the water round and round. The result is, at least according to what I read, a nice job on the laundry, with far less energy consumed. The review suggests that using the Wonderwash consumed only 16% of the water consumed by a conventional washer doing the same thing. The amount of detergent used is also far less. There is also a mini dryer equivalent and that is energy efficient as well. Apparently extremely efficient.
The devise washes 5 pounds of clothes.. That would be around 10 shirts or 30 pairs of socks, or maybe several pairs of jeans. The devise is also safe for delicates.
What will this creative green product set you back? That is looking pretty efficient too. WonderWash is priced at $42.95, and comes with a 1-year warranty along with a 30-day, money-back policy.
If you try one, let us know how it works.
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