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Photo credit:  https://www.enjo.com.au/blog/detox-your-home You may not be aware, but there are lots of little things you do each day that add to the dust, mold, and other allergens you're breathing in your home. Here are a few things to do to help keep your home a cleaner, healthier place.  1. Don't wear your shoes inside 2. Don't keep your temp too high - keep the thermostat around 70 degrees 3. Make sure your vacuum has a HEPA filter 4. Change your vacuum filter at least every 6 months 5. Change your furnace/AC filters every 3 months 6. Use a zippered, dust proof casing for your mattresses 7. Run the exhaust fan in the bathroom while showering 8. Clean your shower head 9. Wash your bath mat at least once a week 10. Use the exhaust fan while cooking 11. Replace your sponge every 2 weeks 12. Clean your coffee maker 13. Clean your door knobs Article credit:  https://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/clean-and-organize/enjoy-a-healthy-home-10-mistakes-to-avoid-pict...

Photo Credit:  https://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/kitchens/a-festive-holiday-kitchen With Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, we'll all be spending more time in our kitchens. So of course that leads to more kitchen accidents. Here are a few tips to keep yourself and your kitchen safe and healthy.  1. Make sure that your outlets are up to code Kitchen outlets should be upgraded to GFCI outlets. Also, do a quick check to ensure that the outlets themselves, along with cords on appliances are in good shape. 2. Buy a fire extinguisher Make sure you have an extinguisher in an easy to reach spot. You should have one on each level of your home, but especially in the kitchen! A good place to store yours would be under the kitchen sink. 3. Know how to prevent kitchen fires Be safe when cooking, pay attention, and don't leave cooking food unattended. Keep an extra box of baking soda on hand for small grease fires. Be sure to keep any rags, towels, and pot holders away fro...

Photo credit:  https://stackheating.com/how-to-winterize-your-home-tips/ The cold weather is upon is....already. That brings a whole new set of challenges to keeping your home safe and sound. Here are 6 of the easiest tips to get your home ready for the frigid weather.  1. Add draft stoppers to your main outside doors There may be gaps underneath the door that you can't easily see. There are a few different types of draft guards that you can buy. Head to your hardware store and grab a couple for your front and back doors.  2. Cover your outside faucets They make covers specifically for your outside faucets. They slip right over and can be adjusted to fit your faucet firmly. This will protect them from freezing and busting.  3. Add outlet insulation Most homes lack insulation around electrical switches and outlets. Hardware and home improvement stores sell outlet and switch sealer kits. They are easy and inexpensive and can make a huge difference.  ...

Photo Credit:  https://www.houzz.com/photos/laundry-room-ideas-phbr0-bp~t_753 Every year, more than 2,900 home fires are started by clothes dryers. The leading cause of these fires is the build-up of lint from lack of maintenance. The removable lint filter unfortunately doesn't catch all of the cloth and fabric particles, so maintenance requires a little more than just emptying the filter after each load. Whether you live in your own home or plan to purchase in the near future, it's important to have safeguards in place for the utilities that you use that could put your home at risk. You want to make sure that the lint that gets trapped in crevices and in the hose on its way outside are thoroughly cleaned.  Here are a few warning signs to look for that may indicate your dryer is getting clogged up by lint: Clothes are taking a lot longer to dry, and sometimes not even drying all the way. Clothes may be hotter by the end of the cycle. The outside of the dryer st...