Home Matters
10 Cleaning Tools Every Home Should Have Last week we gave you a great roundup of eco-friendly cleaners. But sometimes even the best cleaner needs a hardworking tool to help get the job done. Here are some of the essentials that everyone should have for a clean home. 1. Sponge: There are a huge variety…
Which one of your senses is most closely linked to your emotions? Smell! In fact, psychological studies have shown that 75 percent of emotions are triggered by smell, including pleasant childhood memories and feelings of well-being. This is why brands use scents (and the emotions they create) to sell products, but you don’t have to…
If rain penetrates your home’s roof (or if a pipe that passes through the attic or an upper floor leaks), the result is often readily apparent somewhere on the ceiling below the problem spot. Water drips or runs downward and eventually lands on the upper surface of the ceiling material, which is typically drywall or…
Keep all types of flooring clean and avoid premature wear with these simple tips. Dirt on the floor isn’t just unsightly; it’s the prime cause of premature wear on floor materials. Dust and grit scratch smooth floor finishes, remove wax and protective coatings, and crush carpet fibers and backings. The solution: simple daily care routines…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.