If replacing your toilet flush lever is on your “to-do” list, then we can help! One day I went to flush the toilet in my main floor powder room and nothing happened. I pushed the lever down over and over, but no flush! Confused and a little annoyed, I lifted the top off the toilet tank to discover the plastic piece attached to the chain that lifts the flapper to flush the toilet had completely snapped off where it connects to the handle…
Agree or disagree: spring cleaning and deep cleaning are necessary evils to maintain a happy home. Just think about it… As spring comes, so do graduation parties, summer cookouts and lots of entertaining. For some people it can also mean a time to find a new home and getting their home ready to list for sale. There are so many reasons why keeping up with cleaning is so important and at times the cleaning checklist can feel like it’s never-ending. I am not going to lie…
The other day a friend reached out to me to ask, “Do you need to have a storm door?”. As I talked with her about my personal thoughts on adding a storm door to a front entry door…
Minnesota winters can be brutal but even as we try our hardest to stay warm, we also want to stay energy efficient! Winter is here and the chill has started to set in. We have already found ourselves walking a little faster to and from our cars and bundling up with multiple layers of sweaters. If you’re anything like us, you like…
What if you could automate the everyday cleaning of your home? How much more free time would that give you in a day? Everyone is busy these days. With all the things the average family has to juggle each day, it isn’t surprising that cleaning can sometimes be the last priority on the list. That being said…
Pet odors, food odors, mold and mildew - these common odors can happen in all of our homes! Have you ever walked into a home and smelled something funky? More likely than not, it has happened to you at least once. The truth is, we all get accustomed to the smell of our own homes, and sometimes that smell isn't so pleasant. If you occasionally cook curry, or maybe enjoy smoking a cigar in your man cave, there could be lingering smells that would…
If you’re planning to DIY, there are some toolkit must-haves to make sure you’re prepared for whatever comes your way. The rising popularity of HGTV and DIY projects has homeowners everywhere searching for ways to save money on their home improvements. While we don't advocate that just anyone tackle home remodels - especially without construction knowledge or experience - we can all agree there are loads of basic home maintenance and DIY projects…
If you’re excited to add new living space to your home by finishing your basement, there is one very important thing you need to do first. Finishing your basement can add a lot of value to your home. The additional livable square feet along with a bedroom, bathroom, or...
