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Deep Clean Your Kitchen in One Day

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A woman celebrating after deep cleaning the kitchen in one day.

A clean kitchen is crucial for maintaining a healthy environment and ensuring safe and delicious food. However, finding the time or desire to deep clean can be challenging. The good news is that you do not need multiple days and hours to achieve a sparkling-clean kitchen. With expert advice and handy tips, you can deep clean your kitchen in just one day. This article provides effective techniques and tricks to tackle tough grime and grease, transforming your kitchen into a spotless and inviting space.

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Homeowners

Back-to-School Home Organization Tips

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The start of the new school year can be a busy and hectic time in your home, rushing to get the kids ready for school and yourself for the workday. Wouldn’t it be nice if your weekdays didn’t feel like such a rush? Fortunately, they don’t have to be. With your schedule filling up with work, school, and extracurricular activities, having a neat, organized home will help take away the stress of your busy weekdays. Here are few areas of your home that can be organized in easy, cost-effective way to keep the house in order during the school year. Continue reading →

Homeowners

Ways to Add Value to Your Home on a Budget

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It’s no secret every homeowner eventually wants to add value to their home. Not only does it boost the resale price, but it can create a more inviting and cozy space. When you stop and think about a home renovation, an overwhelming wave of stress overcomes you because all you can think about is the price tag. Well you’re in luck; adding value to your home doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

One good option to pay for your home updates would be to take out a low-rate personal loan. Since the duration of a personal loan is anywhere from 3 to 7 years, compared to a home equity loan which ranges from 20 to 30 years, you’ll end up paying way less in interest. Another alternative would be to apply for a 0% interest credit card to finance some of the smaller projects. Be wary, as it can be very easy to overspend when using a credit card. Set up automatic payments each month to chip away at the balance.

We’re not here to talk about a $40,000 kitchen remodel. Most people don’t have that kind of cash laying around. There are many inexpensive projects you can do around your home that will boost the financial worth of your home. Expect to spend around $300-$3,000 to complete some decent projects. Here are some great ideas for how to increase the value of your home at a smaller cost: Continue reading →