October is Repair and Refresh the House Month
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October is Repair and Refresh the House Month

October is the month I designate to assess the condition of the house and make a long list of things to do. I cannot take credit for this idea. Years ago, a neighbor with a busy family lived in one of the most beautiful homes on the street. Yet when you went inside, you didn’t…

Why We Bought a Multi-purpose Steam Cleaner
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Why We Bought a Multi-purpose Steam Cleaner

For a very long time, I have wanted a multi-purpose steam cleaner. Conversations about steam cleaners did increase during the pandemic as high heat is a way to kill bacteria and viruses. Since we love our portable Little Green Bissell for cleaning upholstery, this canister steam cleaner is similar in size and convenience. Today’s post…

Room by Room :The Hardworking Mudroom
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Room by Room :The Hardworking Mudroom

The mudroom is perhaps the most used, and abused room in our home.  Located right off the back door of the house, the mud room is also adjacent to the kitchen, laundry room and library. This small room has 4 doors and a back stair case up to the 2nd floor. The Before Here is…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Where did the week go? My husband is up at our cabin and it’s just been the dogs, cat and myself here. Lots of stormy, swampy weather made me want to just curl up and read a book. But, noooooo. Instead I am doing all the piddly chores that need to get done, but without…

Organizing the Kitchen Pantry
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Organizing the Kitchen Pantry

I am getting ready for turning 60 pounds of fresh tomatoes into jarred tomato sauce, so having enough room in the pantry is critical. It seems that every few years I need to organize the kitchen pantry. Here is the story of before and after and how I use this small, yet efficient space. The…