13 Ways to Get Rid of a Bad Smell in a House
A persistent bad smell in a house can be frustrating, and getting rid of odors can be a challenge. In this article you’ll learn: Keep …
Cleaning
How to Deep Clean Outlets & Light Switches
In this quick guide, I’ll show you how to clean outlets and light switches quickly and safely. With this method, you can clean deep into …
How to Restore a Vintage MCM Desk Chair
Vintage midcentury modern furniture is hot – really hot. But one challenge of bringing authentic vintage MCM furniture into your home is the grime of …
How I Clean My Ruggable Rug Pad
In this article, I demonstrate how necessity forced me to experiment and learn the best way to clean a Ruggable rug pad- using lots of …
How to Wash & Clean Walls: 2 Methods
Washing walls is a tedious task that no one looks forward to. However, when you are doing a deep clean before moving into a new …
How to Clean & Condition Suede & Sheepskin Lined Shoes
In this article, I demonstrate how I care for my sheepskin shoes, slippers, and boots to keep them fluffy on the inside and looking great …
How to Clean a Stained, Dusty, or Soiled Fabric Lampshade
I’ll confess, I get most of my lampshades from thrift stores or secondhand shops. With patience, it’s easy to find just about any shape or …
How to Install A Leak-Proof Gravity Drain In Your Garden Pond for Easy Cleaning
One of the most frequently asked questions I am asked about my above ground pond is how it is cleaned out. This is …
How to Care for a Leather or Wood Cell Phone Case
I’ve always been partial to phone cases with the highest impact resistance, with style as a secondary consideration, but recently a new wave of phone …
How I Created a $20 Hidden Wall Storage Accent Wall
Bathrooms can be a cramped storage space- especially in older homes or apartments. In my tiny studio apartment in downtown Seattle, while the bathroom is …
🍳 How to Deep Clean a Non Stick Pan & Restore It
Figuring out how to clean nonstick pans can be challenging, especially when the pan has burnt bits deeply embedded in the non-stick surface. In this …
How to Clean and Remove Clumps from a Shearling Fleece Blanket
Last winter in Seattle was colder and wetter than most, and with my social media feeds filling with the comfort-loving aesthetic of Hygge, I decided …
5 Methods for Cleaning Vintage Suitcases
In the Midwest, cute vintage luggage can be a rare score in flea markets and thrift stores, but in Seattle, it’s been easy enough to …
How to Prevent Hand Sanitizer or Makeup Wipes from Drying Out
YES, this simple solution for keeping make-up wet wipes moist works perfectly for making sure your hand sanitizing wipes don’t dry out- even in a …
Cleaning & Restoring Wood | Simple Instructions to Restore a Vintage Wood Toolbox
Have you ever come across a structurally interesting wood piece (such as an antique wooden toolbox) but layers and layers of ingrained dust or the …
Clean and Descale a Shower Head with Citric Acid
Faced with a showerhead beginning to spray water in every direction except my body, I set out to do a full cleaning and descale …
DIY: Easy-Clean Chicken Nesting Box Liners
Most chicken coops are plagued by cracked eggs and soiled nests- solve both problems by installing soft astroturf nesting liners that provide a soft surface …