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Clear Your Entryways from Clutter
The entryway of our house is the busiest area, I could say. We walk in and out of it, 24/7. Naturally, it tends to be the most cluttered area and probably the easiest to get dusty. It means the busiest, the dirtiest! Read article »
Top 10 Home Maintenance You Simply Can't Ignore
Everyone is busy nowadays - if you are not, shame on you! Read article »
Charcoal to Bust Odor
I remember growing up and seeing my Granny frantically put charcoal all over the house. She likes placing them inside a rusty, old mug and put them in every corner known to household. I had no idea what she was doing at that time. I thought they were home for the ants or some form of ancient voodoo. It was crazy, I thought back then. Read article »
Clear Your Entryways from Clutter
The entryway of our house is the busiest area, I could say. We walk in and out of it, 24/7. Naturally, it tends to be the most cluttered area and probably the easiest to get dusty. It means the busiest, the dirtiest! Read article »
Top 10 Home Maintenance You Simply Can't Ignore
Everyone is busy nowadays - if you are not, shame on you! Read article »
Charcoal to Bust Odor
I remember growing up and seeing my Granny frantically put charcoal all over the house. She likes placing them inside a rusty, old mug and put them in every corner known to household. I had no idea what she was doing at that time. I thought they were home for the ants or some form of ancient voodoo. It was crazy, I thought back then. Read article »
An Uncool Bath is Cool
The holiday season, the coldest time of the year, is a time for celebrations and gift giving. People are excited about their Christmas and New Year's Day vacations as well as the presents that they will receive. Clearly, it is the time for total merriment - until you actually decide to take a bath without a water heater. In my case, I have formed several "cold-reducing" rituals before my mom finally had the contraption installed. Read article »
One Less Christmas Present Off of Your Budget
The Yuletide season, the time when everyone is a lot merrier than usual, is just around the corner. More than anything, people are concerned about giving their houses the ideal Christmas look. Our home is no different. The moment you step on the road leading to our home, the first thing that you would notice are the firefly-like lights stretched across our garden and doorway. Read article »
Drawer Overhaul
Each time the year ends or the season of spring cleaning comes up for a future garage sale, I secretly take out a small notebook that lists a full line of kitchen tools, equipment and modern gadgets that I want to purchase depending on need, function and aesthetic purposes. I envision opening my cupboards with an organized array of tools and equipment, categorized by type beginning with copper, stainless steel, silicone, rubber and wooden. Read article »
Vinegar - More than just a "Blessed Seasoning"
I have a friend who absolutely hates vinegar. She swears she wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole. The smell makes her want to vomit. Whaaaattttt??? I find it so weird because vinegar is really my sparring partner when it comes to food. Read article »
Solitary Royalty
In any time, medieval or feudal, modern or ancient - there has always been the need to seek the solitude of oneself. For a city person such as myself - that little slice of quiet and concentration has always been difficult to find - especially if 'home' is a small room in a noisy house, or a studio apartment in a tall residential building. Read article »
