Although laundry may not seem like a significant expense in the grand scheme of your yearly budget, the laundry room is by far one of the most energy and money-guzzling rooms in the home. The average American family does nearly 400 loads of laundry per year, and with all those loads come the costs of electricity, water, laundry detergent, fabric softener and all the other … [Read more...] about How to save money in the laundry room
Archives for July 2014
Four Simple Housekeeping Tips
Keeping the house clean on a daily basis can feel like a constant struggle. We all want to live in a space that’s clean and orderly, but keeping it that way can be a real challenge. By sticking to a weekly chore schedule, you can avoid those exhausting marathon weekend cleaning binges and enjoy a tidy, fresh-smelling home all week long. Here are a few ways how: Clean a Little … [Read more...] about Four Simple Housekeeping Tips
What shouldn’t go down your bathroom drains
No one thinks much about bathroom drains until they get clogged. A clogged toilet is never fun, but some people don’t realize that the things they flush, like paper towels and wet wipes, can easily cause a backup. For showers, baths and sinks, body hair is the biggest clogging culprit. So what other things shouldn’t go down bathroom drains? Food. It seems obvious, but … [Read more...] about What shouldn’t go down your bathroom drains
Create the Perfect Chore Reward System For Your Kids
Though chores are rarely fun to complete, they’re a necessary evil—but try to convince a stubborn child of that fact! Most parents find that they have to ask their child ten times to make the bed or take out the trash. But what if there were a way to motivate children to take on chores without the endless wheedling, begging and nagging? A chore reward system is a great way to … [Read more...] about Create the Perfect Chore Reward System For Your Kids
What can be recycled? A simple guide
Due to advances in technology, there are now more options for recycling than ever. That’s great news for the environment, but it also makes recycling a bit more confusing. When it comes to household items, what can be recycled and which should go in the trash? Below are some commonly recycled items and the guidelines you need to know before you throw them out: Plastic: … [Read more...] about What can be recycled? A simple guide