I have, from a very young age, absolutely hated the sound of a vacuum, whether I'm shoving it across carpet or some other surface to clean. It's an aversion that stems from hating loud noises in general. Thankfully, as an adult I've come up with a way to mask the sound of a vacuum while reaping its dust-eliminating rewards.
If you love our annual January Cure and you love making your home a better, cleaner and more beautiful place, you'll love what we have in store for you in 2015: Apartment Therapy's Weekend Projects. It's one project idea a week and they start next weekend. Here's how to join, get involved, stay in touch and make your home its best ever this year.
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Love it or hate it, vacuuming is a household task you can't really escape and one that makes a big difference in both seen (bye-bye dust bunnies) and unseen (see ya, pet dander and pollen) aspects of cleanliness. I personally vacuum in one way or another just about every day. Whether it's a quick sweep of crumbs with a cordless after dinner or a thorough dust-zapping with the crevice tool, these tips will help make your vacuuming easier more effective.
Coconut oil is increasingly a go-to ingredient for cooking and body care, but this versatile substance can work wonders in a number of different contexts. Read on to discover 14 ways that you can use coconut oil in every part of your home.
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We recently painted all the walls in our home white and love the bright, clean aesthetic. While we consider ourselves pretty tidy, it's astounding how quickly smudges show up on the freshly painted surface.
Countertop space is precious, and clutter stands in the way of glorious, wide-open spaces that help you function in the kitchen. When stuff is everywhere, you have to move it every time you wipe the counters. You sacrifice precious prep space. And that same stuff subtly clouds your thinking and saps attention from the task at hand. When you banish clutter from the kitchen, you're more likely to use the room as intended, make dinner, and eat at home.
Don't toss those orphan socks — the singles who get mysteriously separated from their pairs between washing and drying can be helpful. Put them to use in a variety of smart ways to help keep your home a bit cleaner.
Whether you've resolved to lay off the libations in January (Anyone out there giving Drynuary a try this year?), have just a few drops left in a bottle, or are stuck with bottom-shelf booze after a big bash, we've got some great alternatives to pouring the party down the drain—clean with it!
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Sharing a home with another person (or persons) isn't always easy — and conflicts tend to occur, especially when it comes to cleaning chores. There's a way you can cut down on disagreements over cleaning tasks in the future, though, and it's actually a really easy step: Have everyone who lives in the home work together to officially decide when a room is considered "clean."
Coconut oil's been getting a lot of press lately for its amazing health benefits. It's great to cook with, adding a subtle richness to foods and doesn't break down at high temperatures meaning that it's perfect for frying. And, it's also great outside the kitchen! Here are some of the ways you can use it around the house.
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