Your home is more than a place—it’s your family’s haven. From quick fixes and seasonal upkeep to big projects and renovations, this is the space to share tips, tricks, and advice for keeping your home safe, efficient, and comfortable for your loved ones.
- by systemYour home is more than a place—it’s your family’s haven. From quick fixes and seasonal upkeep to big projects and renovations, this is the space to share tips, tricks, and advice for keeping your home safe, efficient, and comfortable for your loved ones. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by p_barkerHave any of you,or someone you know, used TWO MAIDS AND A MOP to clean your home? I am thinking of getting them to clean maybe once a month and can't seem to find any blogs or comments about them. Thanks, I must now get back to my dusting. 1 post – 1 participant Read […]
- by J_RLooking for a recommendation of a place that could come out and take a look at our home and advise us if we could potentially do a room addition on our second floor (design it, build it) and/or could provide ideas for a deck/outdoor kitchen/room. Hubby and I are struggling with ideas to add some […]
- by Mama_of_threeI have 2 large bay windows in various floors of the front of my home, During the summer it gets very hot as the sun comes in and i use heavy energy efficient curtains to keep out the sun, which in turn causes the house to become black with darkness, lol. I am looking for […]
- by Christine_H4Hello everyone, My son just received his Red belt in karate (hooray!) and I heard from other parents that the red belt bleeds terribly! So, I'm looking for an inexpensive way to keep the red from bleeding into every other fabric. I've heard wash in warm with salt, wash in cold with vinegar, etc. I […]
- by Johnette_BUnfortunately, we have a disposal that is able to dispose of just about NOTHING. Just had a baby and Mom is in town helping. My girls got a hold of a new box of Golden Grahams and emptied them all over the playroom. She simply swept them up and put the entire box down the […]
- by vicky_nI would like to get one and want to know which ones you all use and like or dislike. thank you for your input! 3 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by carebaileyHi Mamas, I am looking for a place to recycle newspapers for my grandmother. I know there are plenty of places for cans and bottles but have no idea where you can turn in papers for cash or if you even can anymore. I would just put them in my recycle bin, but it is […]
- by ridenzerogHi Moms! A few years ago we purchased a foreclosure that was practically uninhabitable. It has hardwood floors that were stained from pets and whatever else the person before did to make them NASTY!! We renovated in less than 6 weeks and didn't have time to refinish and sanitize the floors ourselves, and just covered […]
- by Scout_BrownI've heard of people hiring decorators to come in to simply help you pick out paint colors. As I have the worst time picking out colors and matching things, I need an expert. I understand people like this charge by the hour and will usually spend an hour with you. Can you recommend anyone? I […]
- by vitaflores2003I would like to re-do my bathroom tile. Does anyone recommend a handyman or company? 13 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by mbclpcWe have a few of our cabinets set up with the Tot-Loc babyproofing system. Unfortunately, we have managed to lose the magnet that is needed to open the doors. We live a bit far from Babies R Us to buy a replacement magnet and thus I was wondering if any of you knew of any […]
- by linsey70I'm looking to hire someone to clean our home bi-weekly…have a 4 and 17 month old and am expecting twins. Need a little break from the daily grind! 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Gisele_LDoes anyone know of a good handyman who charges less than $40 per hour? Specifically, I'm looking for someone who can steam off wallpaper, but I have other tasks as well. Any recommendations would be welcome! Thank you! 4 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by hfemiai21I think I need some interior design help, but I have no idea how these things work. I am honestly not looking for a showpiece home, just something comfortably lived in. We definitely need window treatment ideas, as well as ideas for a mini remodel of our family room – may include refacing a fireplace, […]
- by Jennifer_MadrigalHello, we're about to sell our house and I need a good carpet cleaning company to come and clean my carpets! I live near 1604 & Hwy 90. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated! Hoping to find someone good that will not cost an arm and a leg to come out here! 🙂 3 posts – […]
- by KK_10Hey Mamas! I nuked a bag of microwave popcorn way too long and it burnt really bad. It totally stunk up my microwave and even turned the inside brown. I cleaned it with baking soda and the brown color won't come off and I can't get the burnt smell out. Any ideas on how to […]
- by Erika_T1I currently have Brinks/Broadview, but I'm looking to stop using my home line and convert to their IP monitoring solution since I already have a router and what not. The problem is that it's $175 to install and $5 a month added to my monthly rate. Not a huge deal, but if anyone has recently […]
- by MomJPDoes anyone have the Shark Steam mop? I have Pergo floors and I am wondering if this would be a good way to clean them. I currently use a stick vac to suck up crumbs and dog hair, then spot clean as needed with vinegar and water and a cloth. The Pergo covers most of […]
- by ALIWAZ1Hello, I am looking for recommendations for a new washer and dryer. I have the Maytag Neptune and it has been nothing but trouble over the years. Thanks!! 12 posts – 1 participant Read full topic