A Fresh Start to the New Year

A fresh start to the new year is the perfect way to kick off your most productive 12 months. January presents a golden opportunity to start new habits and generate positive momentum that’ll carry you for the remainder of the year. Of course, we all know that changes can be made any day of the […]

5 Unusual and Useful Home Cleaning Products

Cleaning your home before a move can be tedious, especially when there are other tasks to be done. You may discover stains, grease, and grime that you have no idea how to remove. However, there are some useful home cleaning products that you probably already own– and they work better than industrial chemical cleaners. Here […]

How to Declutter Your Life

We’re all getting organized! Thanks to a recent Netflix show, we’re being encouraged to assess our belongings and find what “sparks joy.” Consequently, if it doesn’t, then it’s time to let it go! And this goes for both your home and storage unit. Here are a few tips to learn how to declutter your life. […]

3 Easy Ways to Protect Your Security Deposit

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Change can be a good thing, even if it means moving out of the rental you’ve been calling home. There are many things you need to do as you prepare to move out. That’s when you remember the light at the end of the tunnel: you can get your security deposit back! Be prepared by […]

Making a Cleaning Schedule

How many hours each weekend do you spend cleaning your home from top to bottom? Wouldn’t you rather spend your time with friends and family, or catching up on your Netflix queue? No, this isn’t an infomercial for a product that is going to “revolutionize your life.” But by the end of this post, you’ll […]

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back

As you get ready to move into a new apartment or rental, you will need to put down a security deposit. This deposit can be a full month or even two month’s rent, along with a cleaning deposit! Let’s face it — that’s a lot of money to just throw away. Thankfully there are some […]

How to Stage a Hoarding Intervention

Hoarding goes beyond just the junk drawer, a household staple. It’s a subject that’s been captured on the television show “Hoarders,” continuously shocking viewers–but in reality, it’s a serious threat to both mental and physical health. It often stems from depression, anxiety or other psychological conditions, namely obsessive-compulsive tendencies. A hoarder endures severe bouts of anxiety when it […]

Spring Cleaning Tips

As the chill of winter changes into the bloom of Spring, one thing comes to mind– spring cleaning. The satisfaction of your annual deep cleaning comes after your work is complete, but there are supplies that can make uncluttering more pleasant. Clothing Solutions Winter coats and thermals are now a thing of the past– well until […]

Sustainable Ways to Get Rid of Holiday Gift Wrapping

If you’re anything like me, the end of this long holiday weekend means getting rid of the mountain of gift wrapping paper, boxes and other packaging your holiday gifts came in.  Those of you who went shopping on Boxing Day may have even added more packaging to the pile left over after Christmas morning.  Now […]

Cleaning for the New Year

Fresh year, fresh start! There’s something about the shift from one calendar year to the next that makes everyone want to change for the better. Of course, we all know that changes can be made any day of the year and don’t need to correspond with your new planner. So, if you’re reading this and […]

Sharing a Bathroom with a Roommate

Sharing a space with someone is never an easy task, but sometimes it is just necessary. Whether you’re moving into the dorms for the first time as you head off to college, are living at home with a sibling, or even if you’ve just moved into an apartment with your significant other, the basic guidelines for […]