14 May 2018
Six Simple Spring Lawn Care Tips
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The grass is growing again. The leaves need raking. Trees need trimming. Where did that bare spot in the backyard come from? And why is my grass so pale looking? Who put these weeds in my lawn? Each year our lawns go into hibernation during the winter. Like a big bear coming out of its […]
Read More26 April 2018
The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist
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Spring is in the air. And so is dust and the urge to clean. Yes, with spring comes spring cleaning. But why spring cleaning? Spring cleaning has some origins in Jewish and Iranian culture and just plain human nature. Spring cleaning is associated with Passover where homes are cleaned before the holiday begins to ensure […]
Read More11 April 2018
Home Safety: An Ounce of Prevention
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We’ve all heard the scary statistics about how many people are hurt or killed at home. The numbers vary depending on the study or source, but it’s estimated that 18,000 people die each year from accidental injuries in their home. The most vulnerable are young and older people. Young kids ingest things they shouldn’t and […]
Read More4 April 2018
5 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Essentials
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Winter is gone, despite some lingering cold spells. For us Floridians, winter isn’t too bad. Even so, our outdoor areas go into disrepair just like anywhere else. Our north-facing walls may get green with mold, our porches get covered in pollen and our grills haven’t seen fire for months. Here are 5 outdoor cleaning considerations […]
Read More29 March 2018
How to Start a Vegetable Garden
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One of the great things about Florida is that you can grow a vegetable garden all year long if you want to. As long as you know the right things to plant and when to plant them, you’ll be gardening year round. March or April is a great time to get started if you haven’t […]
Read More8 March 2018
Feeling Healthy from the Inside Out: 3 Exercises to Get Your Body Moving
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Guest post by Barre Forte Gainesville Owner, Brinn Strange Equally as important as creating a clean, clutter free and healthy home is dedicating time to clearing your mind and strengthening your body. A few simple, Barre-inspired exercises can help you stay in shape and leave your mind feeling more like a decluttered blank slate than […]
Read More8 February 2018
Do you make these 6 cleaning mistakes?
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Ever tried a new floor cleaner only to find it ruined your hardwood floors? Or those new disinfecting wipes left a weird sheen on your table? Large and small, we all make mistakes when cleaning because we’re in a rush, we run out of something or we just don’t know any better. But it doesn’t […]
Read More25 January 2018
Why We Get Sick in the Winter and 3 Things You Can Do About It
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Sniffling. Runny nose. Sneezing. Coughing. Each winter it’s like a commercial for cough medicine. As sure as the birds migrate (probably to avoid the coming sickness), the leaves fall from the trees and Santa goes about his merry way, winter brings illness. So what causes us to see a huge spike in sickness during the […]
Read More16 January 2018
6 Tactics to Tidiness After The Holidays
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After the holidays your home can look like Kmart after a Blue Light Special. Things are strewn about here and there and nothing seems to be in its place. It’s full of clutter with no apparent rhyme or reason. You have old stuff displaced by new stuff. You always notice your clutter after the holidays […]
Read More20 December 2017
17 Practical Home Preparation Tips Before You Go On Vacation
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So you’ve booked yourself a great vacation. Or maybe you’re going to spend time with family and friends from back home. Maybe you’ve become a globetrotting adventurer who likes to keep a home here in the U.S. No matter what, if you’re leaving your home for any significant period of time, then there are preparations […]
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