Courtesy of Real Simple Magazine
Minutes 1-2: Clear out the entryway - move area rugs, shoes and umbrellas. Toss non-entry items into a big tote to redistribute later.
Minute 3: Bang the indoor and outdoor mats against a walkway to loosen dirt.
Minute 4: Spot-clean scuffs & mud off walls, doors & baseboards with a moistened Magic Eraser. Go over doorknowbs and light switches, too.
Minute 5-6: Spritz any windows (inside and out). Dust any furniture with a dry microfiber cloth.
Minutes 7-10: Scan the floor and pick up anything too bulky for your vacuum. Give the area a quick once-over with the vacuum.
Minutes 11-13: Swab the deck with a wet mop.
Minutes 14-15: Return everything to its rightful place.
ALL DONE!!
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Monday, November 1, 2010
How To Save on Winterizing Your Home
Here are a few helpful suggestions thanks to Real Simple's November 2010 issue on how to save on winterizing your home:
- Hunt of air leaks. You can get a hone energy audit, but it's pricey (around $350). Instead, try the Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector ($50, amazon.com), which identifies drafty areas in a home. Once you seal the problem spots, You could save up to 20% on energy costs!
-Don't Overinsulate. To find out how much energy you need, go to energystar.gov
- Change your filter only when it's dirty. Install a whistle on your furnace ($1.70, amconservationgroup.com) that alerts you when your filter is partially clogged and will soon need to be replaced.
- Opt for a weatherproofing kit. If you buy plastic shrink wrap, weather stripping, and electrical-outlet sealers individually, you'll pay about 30% more than if you buy them in a set. Use all components and you'll reduce your energy costs by up to 20%.
(article in Real Simple by Amy Chen)
- Hunt of air leaks. You can get a hone energy audit, but it's pricey (around $350). Instead, try the Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector ($50, amazon.com), which identifies drafty areas in a home. Once you seal the problem spots, You could save up to 20% on energy costs!
-Don't Overinsulate. To find out how much energy you need, go to energystar.gov
- Change your filter only when it's dirty. Install a whistle on your furnace ($1.70, amconservationgroup.com) that alerts you when your filter is partially clogged and will soon need to be replaced.
- Opt for a weatherproofing kit. If you buy plastic shrink wrap, weather stripping, and electrical-outlet sealers individually, you'll pay about 30% more than if you buy them in a set. Use all components and you'll reduce your energy costs by up to 20%.
(article in Real Simple by Amy Chen)
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