For most people, cleaning the house means putting things away, dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing the kitchen and the bathroom, wiping down the non-carpeted floors… but there are plenty of pretty dirty small things you might not think to wash. Here are seven things that need your attention: Trash Cans: Even if you are flawless at
When the kids go back to school, schedules get crazy, dinners get shorter and backpacks, shoes, coats, hats, laptop bags, purses and basically everything you bring into your house suddenly ends up in a heap by the end of each week. So what can you do to keep the kids – and yourself –
Water heaters are one of those appliances we rely on to work consistently, but also rarely think about. At least until you have to get ready for work with a cold shower or you can’t do the dishes. Maintaining a classic tank-style water heater isn’t hard, but it does take a little forethought. Most
Path lighting can make your home more inviting – and safer – especially if you live in an area without street lights. From illuminating the walkway to keep guests (or yourself) from tripping to making it harder for potential intruders to hide in dark corners, the right lighting is important. You don’t need to
Our homes are often our biggest investment and, as we get older and our needs changes, our homes have to change too. That doesn’t always mean you have to move – sometimes a few simple adjustments can mean the difference between aging comfortably in the house you’ve called a home and having to find
When you’re heading to the beach or you’re getting the kids ready for a day at the pool, it’s easy to remember things like sunscreen, snacks, shade breaks, water… but when you’re doing something like staining the deck, working on the landscaping or organizing the garage, time can get away from you. Before you
Leaving home can be stressful. Even when you’re leaving for a well-deserved vacation, making sure your home is secure while you’re gone (and worrying about it during your trip) can cause a lot of strife. Nothing can make your home 100 percent secure, but taking a few precautions can definitely help. 1) Find the
When you’re selling a house – whether you’re a Realtor or a home owner – time is money. It’s important to sell a house for the best price as quickly as possible. At TruBlue Total House Care, we get it, and that’s why we offer Real Estate Cleaning and Repair Services. From before the
Whether you have mini-blinds, vertical blinds, Venetian blinds or any of the many kinds of wood, aluminum or plastic blinds out there, cleaning them, especially before opening those windows, can be a pain. There are some people who would prefer to take their blinds down, wash them in the bathtub, dry them and hang
Do you have irregularly shaped brown patches in your lawn? Are you seeing quite a few birds finding a snack in your grass? Does the ground feel spongy? These can all be signs of underground culprits many people deal with every year - Grubs. Although it’s most effective to treat lawns in the early
