How to Simplify Spring Cleaning and 5-Page Printable Checklist It’s that time! Springtime – which means not only getting outside for some fresh air fun, but finally opening windows, decluttering and cleaning! Spring cleaning isn’t always the most fun thing, but here are some tips and a FREE 5-page printable checklist to help you go […]
Free Printable Spring Cleaning Checklist
Need to get that spring cleaning done but don’t know where to start? Here’s a FREE 2-page printable Spring Cleaning Checklist to help you clean out after you declutter! It includes a one-page checklist for various areas of your home: Kitchen Living Room Bathroom Dining Room Laundry Room Entryway Bedroom PLUS it includes a 2nd page […]
How Can Newlyweds Create a New Home on a Budget?
Are you one of the many people starting to create a home in the early stages of your marriage? During the first three quarters of 2020, nearly 166,000 spouses of U.S. citizens obtained lawful permanent residency. Other marriages occurred between people who have been living here for years. Regardless, now that you’re in a home […]
Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide 2024
Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide 2024 CLEAN UP YOUR YARD YARD WASTE COLLECTION SITES Each county offers free yard waste collection sites or assistance for its residents. At these sites you can often pick up free compost for your garden (while it lasts). They may also offer junk collection days where you drop off items […]
7 Regular Maintenance Routines You Can Do to Avoid Expensive Repairs
Ever felt the sting of unexpected breakdowns tossing a wrench into your plans? We’re unpacking the power of a regular upkeep routine to keep your ride, residence, or career on track and running smoothly. Let’s drive safely. 1. Job Tune-Up Your job is like a well-oiled machine. It needs regular check-ins to keep humming smoothly. […]
How to Fit New Kitchen Cabinets Into Your Remodeling Budget
Remodeling or renovating a home can cost an obscene amount or a reasonable one, depending on the planning and shopping savvy of the homeowner. Kitchens offer a challenge because people spend so much time in them that they want to go all out, yet this room includes some of the highest-cost items. Cabinets alone typically […]
Finding Home Improvement Services On a Budget
Home improvement is something that every homeowner has to do at different points in their lives, but something that most would rather not, especially when they think of the costs. Let’s have a look at some ways in which you can find home improvement services on a budget to upgrade without breaking the bank. Buy […]
How to Save Money on Home Repair Without Sacrificing Quality
Home repairs are a part of life just like fixing your car and maintaining your own health, and it can be just as costly. Fortunately, there are many money saving tips that will help you cut the costs without sacrificing the quality of your home repairs. It’s important that you address the issues in and […]
Easy 3-Ingredient Homemade Fabric Softener
Making your own homemade fabric softener is so easy! And this recipe uses only 3 ingredients. Why make homemade laundry products? My son has had eczema his whole life, and has been sensitive to certain products. Plus, my mom is very sensitive to chemicals and certain scents. So they’ve had to use products that are […]
Free Home Depot Kids Workshop Kits to Take Home
I recently saw a Facebook post showing that the Home Depot is offering FREE Kids Workshop Kits that you can take home. You just need to ask for them. This is in lieu of their FREE monthly kids workshops that are on hiatus due to COVID. So instead they’re offering free kids workshop kits that […]
Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home on a Shoestring Budget
With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping many of us indoors save for grocery shopping and work, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when you find yourself in need of a home refresh. Of course, completely redecorating your space can be expensive and you may not necessarily have the room (or even the budget) for a new […]
ReStore Earth Day SALE in Minneapolis and New Brighton – Saturday, April 20th
The Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore Earth Day Sale is coming up on Saturday, April 20th, 2019! During the Earth Day Sale, you’ll receive 30% off your entire purchase (excluding Amazon Paint) on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be one of their best sales yet, with discounts, […]
Home Maintenance Made Easy with Roto-Rooter Products (Review & Coupon)
I love talking about everything that helps you be self-sufficient and save money, which is why I’m proud to announce I’m a Roto-Rooter Ambassador! As a home owner for over a decade now, I know that home maintenance and repairs can be costly. Especially when it comes to plumbing. But our family always tries to do […]
Minneapolis ReStore Grand Opening Weekend September 15 – 17 (& a 20% Off Coupon)!
You may have read my review of the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore in New Brighton, which I LOVE. You can get everything for home improvement and more here, for dirt cheap, and for a good cause! Well, now there’s a NEW Minneapolis ReStore location opening up this week! Their three-day grand opening event […]
FREE Check Engine Light Analysis at AutoZone
Is your check engine light on? Get a FREE analysis done at any AutoZone location! A couple of weeks ago I experienced the dreaded light on my dashboard. The “Check Engine” light went on and freaked me out. I called my auto repair shop and found out that a check engine light scan would be […]