Conscious housecleaning begins with a quiet clear mind. Get organized with a checklist. Tune in to your intuition. Now go ahead and clean to your heart’s content. Whether you are cleaning your own home or the home of a customer, the following household cleaning tips will help you get into the right mindset and organize your chores for an efficient, [...]

All the tools and supplies you need for efficient and effective housecleaning should fit into a portable bag to eliminate backtracking, save time and energy. And please remember your conscious awareness in the present moment. Less is more… less housecleaning products to cart around, more cupboard space, more dollars left in your pocket, and more healthy energy to sustain you [...]

In the good old days, housecleaning with hot water and a little vinegar worked pretty well. Now it’s darn near perfect with Blue Wonder magic cloths. If you are thinking, perfect would be no house cleaning at all, then why not hire a cleaning lady to do it for you? There are many of us who love to clean and [...]

Conscious housecleaning will make your heart sing. A happy heart sings with joy. It fears nothing, regrets nothing, takes nothing seriously, and loves life. I’ll bet you are thinking, Is this woman out of her mind? If you don’t particularly like house cleaning, a change of heart may be just the ticket. Do I sense a slight resistance to change? [...]

First get organized with a housecleaning checklist. Then, use your meditation techniques to quiet your mind and tune in to your intuition. Now go ahead and clean to your heart’s content. From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own. Syrus The following tips are based on the lessons I learned from making many mistakes during my housecleaning [...]

Painting exterior brick can give a house a much needed face lift and add curb appeal like its never had before. Ok, yes I know that some people think that painting brick is akin to commiting a sin. They believe that brick has an astetic value that no other kind of siding can give you and therefore should never under [...]

Listed her are basic types of paint. Paint is a mixture of three substances: Solid pigments that contain the color; a liquid agent that bonds the pigment to the surface; and a solvent that makes the paint easy to apply but then evaporates, leaving behind the color. There are two types of paint commonly sold for home use: water-based latex paints [...]

Painting exterior siding is one of the least expensive things that you can do to protect your most valuable investments you have, your home. Before you do any painting the first step in making any paint job look good and last a long time is preparation of the surface to be painted. It doesn’t matter how good of paint you [...]

Phase two of painting exterior siding can be done in a number of different ways. You can use soap, water, bleach and a scrub brush to kill mold and mildew Another technique that is very effective is pressure washing. Using a two gallon garden pump up sprayer will get the job done also. Let’s start with soap, water, bleach and [...]

Alright, it’s time to start painting exterior siding now that we have replaced all the damaged and rotton siding. Gather up all the tools your going to need. You will need to pick a color if you havn’t already. Now Let’s find out the best way to pick the color you want so you won’t be sorry in the end [...]

Painting exterior windows can be a challenge but it takes just a few easy professional techniques to make the job sail right along and before you know it you are done and by gosh……IT’S BEAUTIFUL!!…My technique for painting exterior windows is to take it one step at a time in a logical order and that works pretty well for me. [...]

Mold is usually a sign of a more serious moisture problems, such as water leaking from upstairs bathrooms, humidity from walls in the bathroom, leaks around doors and windows that are not properly sealed or a leaking roof. It is a fungus. Dark black areas are often a sign of fungus on your siding or drywall. When you first discover [...]

If you are planning to start a house painting project, interior or exterior, then you’ve come to the right place because it doesn’t matter which you are planning. I have been painting for 30 years and I’ve learned many tips and techniques that will save you time and money. You want to save time and money don’t you? Ah, yes I [...]

Caulking Windows and unfilled gaps and cracks in the foundation, around windows and doors, vents, and so on, will prevent cold air from getting in  during winter months and keep your cool air in during the summer months. In fact, a 1/8 inch opening around just two door frames can let in as much cold air as a 12 inch [...]

Caulking Siding and unfilled gaps and cracks in the foundation, around windows and doors, vents, and so on, will prevent cold air from getting in during winter months and keep your cool air in during the summer months. In fact, a 1/8 inch opening around just two door frames can let in as much cold air as a 12 inch window opened 6 [...]

Caulking Doors and unfilled gaps and cracks in the foundation, around windows and doors, vents, and so on, will prevent cold air from getting in during winter months and keep your cool air in during the summer months. In fact, a 1/8 inch opening around just two door frames can let in as much cold air as a 12 inch window opened 6 [...]

Insulation is one of the most important aspects of a home’s internal structure. Without it, a home could use an endless amount of energy in order to maintain a sufficient amount of hot and cold air throughout the year. When homes were constructed long ago, the outside and inside walls were erected without any regard to energy consumption. These days, [...]

Home solar power refers to the use of panels that harvest and convert sunlight into electricity. A homeowner can essentially produce free energy to power their home that can lead to a zero-energy structure. As a result, a homeowner may be able to sell the excess energy to utility companies for a credit, which aids in the recapture of capital [...]

Energy efficient windows are important because they make up the largest openings in a home, which means that they must be of superior quality in order to reduce utility bills. By having windows that operate efficiently, you can expect lower your home’s operating costs and have a more enjoyable home ownership experience. By having windows that operate at a high [...]

Energy efficient house plans should outline the location and composition of doors, windows, ventilation, insulation, central heating and cooling systems, water heater, roofing, exterior siding, interior walls, electrical and more. Blueprints can also incorporate green materials and systems that will maximize a homeowner’s investment. Many homeowners are using a whole-house systems approach that allows them to identify areas of the [...]