Table of Contents Why Clean the Bedroom? Mental Health Benefits of Deep Cleaning Bedroom Spring Cleaning Checklist 1. Gather Your Supplies 2. Declutter Before the Deep Clean 3. Dust All the Surfaces in Your Bedroom 4. Wash Down Surfaces 5. Wash Windows 6. Clean All Your Bedding 7. Rotate Your Mattress 8. Clean Your Carpet […]
Table of Contents Minor Outdoor Space Chores Plan Ahead with Your Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist Consider a Dumpster Rental in Your Spring Cleaning Checklist Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist 1. Clean and Repair the Outside of Your Home 2. Clean Out Your Gutters 3. Inspect Outdoor Hard Surfaces 4. Spray Off Your Garage Door 5. Clean […]
Table of Contents Hazards of Icy Driveways How to De-Ice the Driveway Quickly 1. Shovel the Snow 2. Make it Salty 3. Try Rubbing Alcohol 4. Keep Rock Salt Off Your Lawn 5. Keep Rock Salt Away from Your Pets 6. Pick Up the Shovel (Again) 7. Spray Bottle with Hot Water 8. Try an […]
Table of Contents How Does Winter Weather Affect a Dumpster? Freezing Road Conditions 5 Winter Dumpster Tips 1. Keep Your Work Area Plowed 2. De-Ice! De-Ice! 3. Use a Tarp or Cover 4. Dress Appropriately 5. Clear a Path Final Thoughts on Winter Dumpster Rental Alright, it is officially cold outside. The air has gotten […]
Table of Contents Weatherproof Your Home 1. Install Storm Windows 2. Add Honeycomb Cellular Shades 3. Use Door Draft Stoppers 4. Fix Leaks! 5. Add Insulation 6. Invest in a Programmable Thermostat 7. Weather Strip Stock Up on Supplies Consider Portable Power Clean Your Chimneys Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing Prepare Your Car How to […]
Table of Contents How Can Pipes Freeze? How Costly are Frozen Pipes? What are the Symptoms of Pipes Freezing? Fixing a Frozen Pipe 1. Electric Heating Pad 2. Hair Dryer 3. Warm Towels 4. Electrical Heating Cable 5. Portable Heater 6. Infrared Heat Lamp Preventing Frozen Pipes Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes Insulate Exposed Pipes […]
Table of Contents Getting Your Christmas Tree Ready for Disposal Take Ornaments/Decorations Off Artificial Trees Live Trees How to Dispose of Live Christmas Trees 1. Curbside Collection 2. Drop Off Event 3. Compost Program 4. Landfill or Transfer Station How to Dispose of Artificial Christmas Trees 1. Donate Your Used Christmas Tree 2. Offer Your […]
Table of Contents How to Make Eco-Friendly Christmas Decorations 1. Gift Wrapping Paper Fabric Squares Bagging Wrapping Scarfs Packing Paper Natural Fiber String Dress Your Gift Up Recyclable Gift Wrapping Avoid Certain Wrappings Use Rubber Bands Save Ribbons and Bows 2. Christmas Decorations DIY Christmas Wreath Second-Hand Decorations Reusable Advent Calendars Kitchen Table Decorations Poinsettias […]
Table of Contents Plan Your Options During Hurricane Season Preparation Tips for a Hurricane 1. When Evacuating, Plan Your Evacuation Route 2. Make Sure Your Vehicles are Equipped for Rain 3. Prepare Your Mobile Home 4. Prepare for the Storm Surge 5. Get Storm Shutters for Hurricane Force Winds 6. Keep Emergency Supplies Handy for […]
Table of Contents Why You Should Recycle Christmas Lights Hazardous Materials Recycled Lights can be Made into New Products How Can Old Holiday Lights Be Recycled 1. Recycling Center 2. Mail Your String Lights to a Recycling Service 3. Home Improvement Stores 4. Household Hazardous Waste Facilities 5. Donation to a Local Thrift Store How […]
