The Sticker Shock That Started It All The Sticker Shock That Started It All (image credits: unsplash) House cleaning prices range from $25 to $80 per hour, or an average of $118 to $237 per visit, according to data from over 90,000 Angi customers. When I first saw these numbers on my cleaning estimate, I …
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Understanding the Staggering Reality of Food Waste Understanding the Staggering Reality of Food Waste (image credits: wikimedia) Did you know that America throws away nearly 60 million tons of food every year, almost 40 percent of the entire US food supply? That’s roughly about one-third of everything we grow, harvest, and produce. In 2019, 66.2 …
Delicate Fabrics Risk Permanent Damage Delicate Fabrics Risk Permanent Damage (image credits: unsplash) Fabrics like silk, wool, and leather need attention to maintain their quality and color. Storing these pieces in plastic bins can create moisture buildup, leading to the increase of mold and mildew. Professional organizers consistently warn against this common storage mistake. Delicate …
Cooking Grease and Fats That Turn Your Pipes Into Cement Cooking Grease and Fats That Turn Your Pipes Into Cement (image credits: unsplash) Your kitchen sink might seem like the obvious place to rinse that leftover bacon grease, but grease (along with fats and oils) are substances that cause kitchen plumbing issues. As these are …
Extension Cords That Create Fire Hazards Extension Cords That Create Fire Hazards (image credits: unsplash) You might not realize that innocent-looking extension cord sprawled across your living room floor is actually a ticking time bomb. While an extension cord itself isn’t dangerous, the way they are commonly used is. Many people don’t realize there is …