More closet space by letting those “treasures” go

While none of us wants to admit, the truth is that we all have those objects that we have harboured in our homes that are simply collecting dust. This has led to closets that are cluttered and essentially useless. Whether it’s old yearbooks, school books, Christmas...

Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17th, Sunday. St. Patrick’s Day is the cultural and religious celebration of St. Patrick’s life. People typically wear green on this day, for Roman Catholics it signifies the lifting of the Lenten season, and parades and...

Get Ready for Spring Cleaning

It seems just like yesterday when we rang in the New Year but look how time flies; now spring is just around the corner. Many who aren’t a fan of the cold are so excited to get out of their sweaters and move on to lighter clothes and higher temperatures. But aside...

Quick Fix for That Leaky Toilet

There are a few things in life more frustrating than a leaky toilet. Not only is it annoying, it’s also rather unhygienic if you think about what goes into the toilet. Unfortunately sometimes these situations cannot be avoided. What’s important is to be prepared for...

How to Keep Winter Salt from Staining Your Floors

The dead of winter is fast approaching and living in Chicago, it’s nearly impossible to accumulate winter salt on your floors at some point. This is because salt is sprinkled on sidewalks and roads so that the icy surface is melted. This prevents accidents, slips and...