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  • Prevention Is the Key to a Clean House

    Prevention Is the Key to a Clean House

    Coming home to a clean space is a great feeling. Even those who aren’t bothered by a bit of clutter, dust, and grime can probably appreciate being able to sit down and relax in their home without being surrounded by a mess. Plus, when you don’t keep up with basic household chores, things will eventually…


  • A Countertop Dishwasher Is Absolutely Worth It

    A Countertop Dishwasher Is Absolutely Worth It

    Late last year, I moved into my first-ever apartment without a dishwasher, and it quickly became clear that my precious little dish-washing system wasn’t up to the task at hand. Still, I stubbornly resisted buying a countertop dishwasher for months. What, I wondered, could I possibly gain from parking an appliance next to the sink…


  • You Can Paint Your Laminate Countertops (Instead of Replacing Them)

    You Can Paint Your Laminate Countertops (Instead of Replacing Them)

    When budgeting time and money for your kitchen renovation, set a bit of both aside specifically for your countertops. Counters are notoriously expensive to replace — but they stick out like a sore thumb if outdated and left as-is. If you have out-of-style, scratched, stained, or dull countertops that need a little freshening up (but…