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3 Must-Do Mattress Cleaning Tips

Lennar — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:46 +0000

Changing your sheets weekly and regularly washing pillows, blankets, and other bedding are important steps in the battle against dust and allergens in the bedroom, but there’s more you can do. It’s also helpful to keep your mattress and box spring clean and odor-free. If you haven’t thought about cleaning your mattress lately, think about this: You probably spend at least six or seven hours there every night. That’s a long time to be somewhere that’s not as clean as it could be. Follow these tips every few months and you’ll rest easier knowing your bed is extra fresh. [Read this article]

Source: lifestyle.msn.com

6 Garage-Organizing Tips That Really Work

Lennar — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:02:47 +0000

Garages tend to become dumps for just about everything. Because they’re such big open spaces, they’re easy targets for that suitcase that won’t fit in the closet, the rollerblades your daughter doesn’t want to give away yet, and anything else that doesn’t have a set place. This article shares 6 tips to help you clean your way to a neat and organized garage — where you may even have room to park the car! [Read this article]

Source: www.foxnews.com

Roadblocks to a Clean Closet and How to Overcome Them

Lennar — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:15 +0000

If you feel like you are facing some major roadblocks to a clean closet, we might just be able to help! Whether you have too much stuff or just a terrible setup, your wardrobe—as well as your entire bedroom—is likely suffering the clutter consequences. But all hope is not lost! By tackling your specific conundrum, you can zero in on a quick and easy solution. Read on for expert advice, from suggestions for better lighting to tips on easy maintenance. [Read this article]

Source: www.womansday.com

Curb Paper Clutter at Home

Lennar — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:53 +0000

Has paper clutter taken over your home? Each of us has our own unique, quirky system for handling the daily onslaught of incoming mail and papers, and most of us fall into one of two categories: piler, if your instinct is to put papers in stacks with similar papers—which is why you have little piles all over the house. And filer, if you like to store paper out of sight, in folders you’ve probably labeled and neatly arranged in filing cabinets. Here’s how to streamline your system and get out from under the pileup. [Read this article]

Source: www.womansday.com

12-Week Decluttering Plan

Lennar — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:31 +0000

The more mountainous those piles of mail become and the more crowded your countertops get, the more exhausting decluttering your home can seem. But if you divide it into pieces, it won’t be nearly as daunting. Here, your weekly outline for a clutter-free home—minus all the hassle. [Read this article]

Source: www.womansday.com

12 Tips for an Organized Desk

Lennar — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:42 +0000

If you feel like you’ve got a mountain of “stuff” in front of you, you may need some help to create an organized desk. As the year winds to a close and tax time is around the corner, you may start wondering where your invoices, receipts and other essentials items are hiding. By organizing your desk now, you can get a headstart on minimizing these concerns as April approaches. This article contains twelve quick desk organization tips. These are simple, but useful ways to help you get organized and start the year off on the right foot. [Read this article]

Source: www.productivity501.com

10 Steps to Making your Mudroom Perfect

Lennar — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:13 +0000

During the months when the world is wet and muddy, you may begin to wish that you had a mudroom. This is a room in the house (or even just a section of a room) that serves as a connection between the messy outside world and the wonderful clean coziness of your home. This special area is a place where everyone who comes into the home can wipe their feet, drop off their muddy shoes, store their wet umbrellas, remove their soaked hats and jackets and generally leave the dirt so that the rest of the house doesn’t get wet and muddy. This article shares 10 steps for creating this area in your own home. [Read this article]

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Creating a Recycling Center at Home

Lennar — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:58 +0000

Have you ever thought about creating a recycling center at home? On average, Americans recycle less than a third of our waste. If we doubled our efforts and recycled 60 percent, we’d save 35 million barrels of oil a year. The best way to get your whole family involved in the recycling effort is to set up a system that’s easy to use. Color-code and label bins with pictures if necessary, and post instructions where everyone can read them. [Read this article]

Source: blogs.bobvila.com

Organizing Pet Supplies

Lennar — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:00:58 +0000

Organizing your pet supplies can be tricky, but we found this article with some excellent tips on how to keep everything together and handy. If you have pets you realize that they do not come without their “stuff”. There are leashes, brushes, nail clippers, and more. Convenience is key, so here are some things you need to think about when you are organizing your pets supplies. [Read this article]

Source: www.organizewithsandy.com

Genius Garage Organizing Solutions

Lennar — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:39 +0000

Is it getting harder and harder to squeeze your car between the stacks of half-empty paint cans and castoff furnishings in your garage? This utilitarian space is a convenient catchall, but it can quickly turn into a dumping ground without the right storage strategy. The first step to restoring order is deciding what to toss, what to donate and what to keep. Once you’ve whittled it down to the essentials, sort the items you’re keeping into categories, such as sports equipment or gardening tools. Assign each category a location and determine what type of storage you will need. To help you keep the clutter in check, here are some tips and organizing options that offer affordable solutions no matter what your needs or tastes. [Read this article]

Source: www.womansday.com