How to give Your Mattress a Professional Clean

We all take care to wash our sheets regularly, ensuring that fresh fabric cradles us as we sleep. Perhaps our pillowcases receive the same tender treatment each week, banishing the remnants of sweat and skin cells.

But have you ever paused to consider what lies beneath that inviting layer of cozy bedding? The mattress, often neglected, holds an entirely different story, one filled with dust mites, allergens, and the echoes of countless nights of slumber.

Your mattress is basically a sponge. It soaks up sweat, collects dead skin cells, harbors dust mites, and picks up all kinds of invisible gunk over time. 

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10 Speedy Ways to Make Cleaning the House Faster

There’s no getting around it—cleaning the house can feel like a never-ending battle. Just when you’ve finally conquered that mountain of laundry or scrubbed the last bathroom tile, something else needs attention. 

But what if I told you there are ways to make the whole process significantly faster? We all want more time for the things we actually enjoy, right? 

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3 Ways to Use Plinth Blocks in Your Remodel

Have you ever noticed those decorative squares at the bottom of door trim in older, more stately homes? Those are plinth blocks, and they’re making a big comeback in today’s remodeling projects. 

These unassuming architectural elements might seem like small details, but they can add surprising elegance and visual interest to your home. 

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15 Ways to Adapt Bedroom Spaces for Accessibility and Safety

As baby boomers continue to age, the number of Americans with significant accessibility issues in their homes will begin to rise. However, many homeowners don’t want to leave their mortgage-free homes, creating the challenge of adapting the home for future use. Updating a home to be more accessible can be a big undertaking, but it’s okay to take it room-by-room, starting with the most comfortable space in the house: your bedroom.

Here are 15 ways to adapt bedroom spaces for accessibility and safety.

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