Tag: home maintenance
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No, I’m Not Embarrassed to Be ‘Still Renting’
Get Pregnant Fast I truly cannot stand popcorn ceilings. That lumpy, outdated texture that screams, “The 1980s were a design disaster!” has haunted me throughout my adult life. Every rental I’ve considered—within my budget and in my preferred neighborhoods—has been plagued by those awful ceilings. As I lie in bed each night, gazing at the…
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When It Feels Like the Ceiling Is Crumbling Down
Get Pregnant Fast It feels like the ceiling is crumbling down, and no, I’m not being overly dramatic. Our living room ceiling is literally coming apart, and it’s not a pleasant situation. This little crisis began last week when I discovered water gushing into our living room from the bathroom above—definitely not a good sign.…
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20 Indications That It’s Time to Dive into Spring Cleaning
Get Pregnant Fast We all reach a breaking point when it comes to maintaining our homes. After enduring months of holiday chaos and the challenges of keeping kids cooped up due to dreary winter weather (I’m looking at you, Polar Vortex), our homes often end up in a state of disarray. Once the weather becomes…
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8 Household Chores I’ll Definitely Skip — Because Who Has Time for This?
Get Pregnant Fast Once, my grandmother would dedicate weekends to scrubbing everything from windows to walls. She had her rituals—cleaning the windows twice a year with Windex and newspaper was one of them. This was a routine that she often grumbled about, yet it brought her a sense of accomplishment. Fast forward to my own…
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What Happens When ‘Not My Department’ Is No Longer an Option at Home
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like running a complex organization, one where the phrase “Not my department” slips easily into our conversations. It’s a convenient excuse for avoiding certain tasks, but what happens when that excuse disappears? “Hey, can you help me with my science project?” “Sorry, that’s not my department.” “Mom, can…