Do you have unidentified paint cans sitting in your garage? Walls that need touching up? Keep them looking fresh using this hack. Years ago, we featured this hack that was shared by one of our readers where extra paint is stored in mini Mason jars. Then we discovered these fillable paint pens… and they make…
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This Bar Mat is Perfect for the Endless Washing of Pesach Dishes
Somehow we seem to wash a million times more dishes during the Pesach season than any other time of year. This bar mat will eliminate the extra loads of dish towels. The vast majority of us don’t have a dishwasher for Pesach, even if we have two for the rest of the year. And even…
Our Guide to Basic Household Cleaning Supplies
We’re covering the whole house and what you’ll need to keep it sparkling clean. Whether you’re new to cleaning, or new to the US, chances are you’re confused by the many aisles of cleaning products in your local stores. We’ve put together a list of our favorites and how we use them. Windex: We can…
What Is a House Mullet?
How to find calm when the house is a mess. Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, we featured this post on straightening up really quickly. The first tip was to focus on the front of the house–a term Deena has called “House Mullet” (and she’ll explain why below). She tells us more about the concept…
A Welcoming, Neat Home In Minutes? Yes, It Can Be Done
Someone coming over and you want to feel like you have it all together? Here is a plan for getting that house straightened up–pronto. Sometimes, we look at a room and wonder “Why does this room feel messy?” Or, we say “I gotta clean up a bit, but I only have a few minutes. What…
Your ADHD Child Can Clean Her Room. Here’s How
“My daughter makes such a mess and NEVER cleans her room! Her ADHD is out of control! How do I help her?” said an exasperated client. “How long does it take before you finally can’t stand the mess anymore and you just clean the room yourself?” was my response. “Oh goodness, I yell at her…
How to Remove Grease Stains from Clothing
Especially after Chanukah, this is the laundry question we get asked the most. So we did a test. While we did address this issue in the past, we still get asked so many times – how can I treat grease stains that are showing up in my laundry? And how about after the clothing went…
How to Clean Suede
One step in a puddle, and those suede shoes look instantly ruined. Here’s how to save your suede from winter weather. Last year, as spring started, I took a look at my winter suede shoes and realized: Wow, I really killed these shoes. They had water stains and truly looked like they had seen better…
How to Maintain Your Wood Cutting Boards
A beautiful cutting board can be a piece of art for your kitchen, but you need to show it a bit of love. I love the look of a classic wood cutting board, and there’s no surface I’d rather use to cut up a whole lot of produce. There’s a very satisfying feel when the…
The Small Apartment Cleaning Schedule: Newlywed edition
When a space is small, it gets messy very often. So how does one keep order without feeling like you’re cleaning all day? A guide for newlyweds and small families. No, I’m not motivated to clean everyday. Some days I feel more motivated than others, which is why I don’t designate tasks for everyday of…
