Is retirement on the horizon? Good for you! It's a time to slow down and enjoy life, without the hassles and headaches that life and its clutter brings. Downsizing for Retirement As you declutter your home to downsize, make sure you plan to take only what you need. Have you heard the quote, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful” by William Morris? When going through more sentimental items, consider this. If it is really important to you that … [Read more...]
Planning a Summer Staycation
If you're short on time or money this summer, don't forget about your staycation options. There are plenty of new, fun, and interesting adventures you can plan without spending a ton of money or traveling too far from home. Here are some ideas for a fun staycation: Water Party! Whether it's just your family, or you included extended family, neighbors, and friends, host a water party with sprinklers, water guns or balloons, and kiddie pools. Try placing the sprinkler under the trampoline or … [Read more...]
Schedule Cleaning While on Summer Vacation
Summer is a great time to have our crew professionally clean your home or clean your carpets. We have the space and time to do a deeper cleaning if you need and let carpets dry before you're home. Even if you're not on vacation until later July, August, or September, contact us so we can put you on our calendar and reserve the time. It helps us schedule our crew and make arrangements for while you're gone. We've helped many people get things clean while on vacation, so leave the details to … [Read more...]
Living with a Pack Rat
How do you convince unwilling kids or pack rat spouses to reduce the clutter? Not sure if you'e a living with a pack rat? Here's a great article with 7 Signs You're a Pack Rat, but basically calling someone a pack rat means they tend to accumulate a lot of things and get rid of very little. Spouses who are pack rats can be a challenge. However, most of the time (especially in instances of lots of clutter and less livable space) the spouse is impressed with the progress and quickly … [Read more...]
Stumbling Blocks to an Organized Home
What are some stumbling blocks people encounter with keeping things clean/organized once a system is in place? We are creatures of habit. Life gets busy, and we resort back to old behaviors. A good rule to help with this stumbling block is “one thing in, one thing out”. If you buy a new pair of jeans, donate the old one. When get a new book for book club, pass last month's on to someone else. Another helpful hint is that if something takes a minute or less to do, just do it right then and … [Read more...]
Check the Garage for a GREAT Father’s Day Gift
Not sure what to get him for Father's Day? If he spends much time in the garage, why not start there. Whether you have a full blown "man cave" out there or a simple garage that capture some of his time, he'll appreciate you and the kids taking some time to help clean the garage a bit. What can you do to make the space a little nicer? Tidy up! Get rid of anything that hasn’t been used in the past three years. Maybe he has a pile he's been meaning to take to the dump. Take the pile of his … [Read more...]
Boat and Pontoon Detailing
Need your boat or pontoon professionally cleaned and detailed? We can do it! Give Cindy a call to make an appointment in Hutchinson, MN: 320-583-0409 … [Read more...]
Garage Sale Season is Here!
Whether you are planning a garage sale or love to visit garage sales in search of a good bargain, you'll want to stay top of your game so you don't get overwhelmed with clutter. Planning a Garage Sale Planning a garage sale can be overwhelming, as well as eye opening to just how much stuff we accumulate. The best thing to come out of garage sales, other than decreasing the clutter in your home, is the unarguable proof that we spend too much money on stuff we don't want or use. Garage sales are … [Read more...]
End of the School Year Clutter
With the end of the school year fast approaching, teachers and students will be preparing the classroom for the summer break. This means kids are asked to clean out their lockers and desks, take home extra supplies and artwork, and other miscellaneous items that have accumulated over the past nine months. Cleaning the school is great! Decluttering the classroom is essential! Filling your home with junk is a nightmare! Hauling home bags and backpacks filled with papers, tablets, … [Read more...]
Homemade Weed Killer Recipe
Are you fighting weeds in your landscaping, around the house or yard, or along your lake shoreline? It may be tempting to use a harsh chemical, but why not try something that is cheaper and safer for kids, pets, and the environment? We have had good luck with this homemade weed killer recipe. Give it a try! Homemade Weed Killer Recipe 1 gallon vinegar 1 c salt 1 T dish soap Mix together and spray on weeds. … [Read more...]
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