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Options For Your Window

2010-02-25T23:13:24Z

<p>Now that the Venetian blind has gone the way of the doggy door, consider looking into some new window treatments to liven up your rooms. One of the most popular materials right now is bamboo, as it is inexpensive, light, and attractive. Bamboo shades often come in a roll-up style, as would fabric. However, they do not provide very good sun blockage, and should not be used if it is complete coverage that you are looking for. Neither do solar screens which, though even more tra...

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2010-02-11T18:02:54Z

'Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross checks her phone as she leaves a spa in Beverly Hills Los Angeles, California - 10.02.10

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2010-02-11T18:02:42Z

'Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross seen leaving a building in Beverly Hills Los Angeles, California - 10.02.10

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2010-02-10T18:31:33Z

'Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross seen leaving a building in Beverly Hills Los Angeles, California - 10.02.10

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How to Choose and Hire a House Cleaning Service

2010-02-22T15:19:18Z

Are you time-pressured and would prefer to hire a home cleaning company rather than clean your house yourself? Problem is, you don't want to trust just anyone to clean your home. You want someone reliable, honest, and who doesn't charge outrageous prices.<br><br>There are multiple ways to find reliable house cleaning companies in your local area. For instance, you could start with word of mouth by asking friends and relatives about cleaning services they've used an...

Home Repair Grants and How to Qualify

2010-02-22T22:51:18Z

There are times when your home sustains damage that makes it uninhabitable and in need of extensive repairs. While you undoubtedly are covered by homeowner's insurance, there are some things that even your insurance policy does not cover. Or, you have not been able to keep up with maintenance costs, so you skipped doing some repairs; and what was a smaller maintenance repair becomes a major home repair. A repair may be urgent, and you may not have the funds to get it done, and this is where y...

Hiring a House Cleaning Service

2010-02-23T00:34:08Z

If you want to hire a house cleaning service, you need to do your homework. You need to be informed before you start your search for a housekeeper or house cleaning service. Because the employees of the house cleaning service will be in your home, around your family and around your personal property, you can?t just let anyone clean your house.<br>I t is important for your house cleaner or house cleaning company to have insurance. While an uninsured cleaning service may be cheape...

Professional House Cleaning Tips

2010-02-23T00:35:08Z

Are you looking for a professional house cleaner? How can you find a great professional house cleaner? Professional house cleaners have excellent cleaning skills and some great organizational skills. But great communication with your professional house cleaner or cleaning team will help you get the level of clean you want for your house, and help your house cleaner know just what you expect. Most people try to keep their house clean themselves. But all of us are busy with family and work, and...

DIY Disasters: Not a Laughing Matter

2010-02-23T02:14:20Z

The television series Home Improvement revolved around a so-called DIY expert who routinely bungled projects, often with hilarious results. In reality, however, mistakes while repairing your home are not funny. 16% of would-be home repairs end up further damaging property, and 20% of people in England admit to having injured themselves or someone else while attempting home repairs. In that small country, nearly 200, 000 people a year...

DIY Safety Tips You Should Follow

2010-02-23T07:40:09Z

DIY home repair can save you money and be far more convenient than waiting for a professional repair person. However, if you don't complete a project correctly, you risk serious injury or even death. Always follow these safety guidelines to make sure your home repair project doesn't turn into a hospital stay or worse.<br><br>Never attempt home repair without knowing exactly what you need to do. A majority of accidents occur because people use incorrect tools for a ...

Unemployed husbands help at home but will it last?

2010-02-24T09:51:03Z

<div id="subtitle">Men who lost jobs in recession help at home, but experts don't see long-term change</div><div><p>Lily Pabian and her husband Jeff learned to tag-team household tasks when he lost his job and she went from stay-at-home mom to part-time consultant.</p><p>But the give-and-take turned into a juggling act when Jeff found work again three months later.</p><p>Lily, a 37-yea...

Hazardous Household Cleaners

2010-02-25T22:52:29Z

How many different cleaners do you have in your house? If you're like most people, you probably have a specific cleaner for just about any purpose - one for cleaning the shower, another for the carpet, another for windows and glass, another for the coffee table, and so on. Have you ever given any thought to the potential harm that those cleaners can cause? Probably not. However, today?s household cleaners contain many harmful chemicals that are dangerous to humans and the environment. Triclos...

Letting it slide: accepting a clean enough house

2010-02-26T00:37:47Z

<div id="subtitle">Letting it slide: Housecleaning standards slip a little, and many say that's just fine</div><div><p>When Amy Herendeen first became a stay-at-home mom, she dedicated a lot of time and effort to keeping house. But the chores were often interrupted by her daughter's needs. Trying to be the "perfect housewife" and take care of an infant left her feeling frustrated and...

Workers clean the windows of an office building in Mexico City

2009-08-14T06:51:55Z

Workers clean the windows of an office building in Mexico City July 31, 2009. REUTERS/Daniel Aguilar (MEXICO SOCIETY EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS)...

Reasons to Connect With Other Professionals in the Home Cleaning Industry

2010-02-27T13:16:18Z

<p>Reasons to Connect With Other Professionals in the Home Cleaning Industry</p><p>By Perry Phillips</p><p></p><p>I love the home cleaning industry; it is made up of the nicest people one could ever want to meet, work with, and become friends. In my unique position in the industry I have the opportunity to talk with many cleaning service owners, from across the