What's the best way to clean your room?

put on your favorite song, and enjoy yourself while cleaning. 


decorate: go to cvs and buy some blank cds or DVDs and string them up with clear fishing wire, to make a floating appearance, you can also hang some form your door frame. next add some flair . go to a store and buy cheap fake flowers, attach them to your ceiling all at the same height to make your ceiling like a flower-garden . 

or, get a bunch of pics that you love, any kind of pictures , and hang them from fishing wire to "float" with picture attached to each other back to back so either way you look at it you see a pic, or put pictures on your ceiling and shape them into a peace sign, smiley face , heart or whatever you like, make it a collage.


last , go to a hardware store and buy paint that is not visible on your wall, but in dark it glows, have your friends come over and write you a message or sign their name, place a hand-print that you will see every night when you go to sleep . (; hope i helped.

Innovative stack-able patio furniture

Innovative stack-able patio furniture

How to clean a fiberglass shower base to look like NEW

“Before”. See? OMG embarrassing.

This is the shower that my husband uses. I am — voluntarily — in charge of cleaning the fiberglass shower base (Swanstone). I am not very diligent about it. Obviously. Historically, I have used Lysol Basin Tub & Tile cleaner liquid in the spray bottle. It has “worked”, but it always took me like three applications, lots of letting it sit and soak, then wiping up over and over with a rag. It took forever and still there were always bits of scum left in the anti skid pattern of the fiberglass shower pan. Then the darn dirt would start building up again, fast and furious. So, you can see why I avoided the task: It was sisyphean.

“After.” All it took for me to become The Queen of Clean was The Right Tools.

But ha!, disgusting fiberglass days are over!

When I bought a special cream cleanser — ROG1 — to clean the bathtub’s slip resistant bottom — which worked like a dream, I also received a second, general purpose solution — ROG3 — that said it would clean fiberglass. So I gave it a try and Yowza: This fiberglass shower pan also cleaned up like a dream — faster and better than anything I have ever tried before.

What did I use to clean the fiberglass? The ROG3 — the bottle of blue solution on the right. It said on the instructions that it could be used for fiberglass. So I tried it. My process:

I wet down the shower base. I sprayed on the ROG3 pretty liberally, full strength. I let it sit for… like 5 minutes, probably more. I scrubbed with my Dobie. I rinsed. No photo, but watch the video: There was still a little bit of dirt around the drain — the area that always gets the dirtiest. For step two, I reapplied, focusing on this area. Waited. Scrubbed with the Dobie. Rinsed, and….

… I am telling you, this shower pan has not looked this clean since the day it was installed. Even when it was installed, my contractor commented how difficult it was to keep these things clean. Well. Those days are OVER.

source: How to clean a fiberglass shower base to look like NEW — my best product find yet — Retro Renovation 

Amazing Grout Cleaner

Amazing Grout Cleaner. 7 c water, 1/2 c baking soda, 1/3 c ammonia, 1/4 c vinegar. Spray on, scrub, wipe off.

Learn how to decorate your staircase for the holidays

Could you use a collection of small space storage solutions?

Square footage is of prime value in apartments, townhouses, and smaller homes and those who dwell within always seek to maximize every square inch of space.  Thankfully there are clever affordable solutions for those who reside in spaces where storage is limited.  Here are ten savvy small space solutions to inspire a weekend makeover in your condo or casa. 

1. Purchase a small console that fits on an entry wall, and remember a lower shelf is an added bonus!  Use the top as a desk and baskets below for a centralized solution designed to hold everyday necessities for grab and go convenience.  

2.  Avoid clutter taking over your countertops by installing a charging station inside a drawer.  Drill a hole in the back of a dresser or desk to accommodate the cord of a hidden power strip.  

3.  Transform an armoire into a pantry or dish and linen storage center perfect for a small space kitchen or dining zone. 

4.  Turn a stock cabinet into a rolling kitchen island that offers both a prep surface and valuable storage below.  If designed with casters, it can roll out of the way when the countertop is not in use.  

  

5.  Install a recessed medicine cabinet between the wall studs for bathroom toiletries and necessities.

6.  Maximize vertical wall space by hanging a pegboard above a desk to store craft or office supplies. Paint it a cheery hue for a punch of color!

7.   Two bookcases plus a wood countertop multitask in any space by providing storage and a writing desk for catching up on email, paying bills, or for hobbies such as scrapbooking or crafting.

  

8.  Inexpensive wood crates painted in bright colors bring fresh style to a bathroom.  Multiply the number of crates to create affordable and unique bookshelves in an office or as media storage in a living room. 

  

9.   Stack two shipping pallets and top them with a solid surface to give yourself a coffee table with storage for reading material inside.

10.  Create your own room divider between entry and living space by combining three ready-to-assemble cabinets and positioning them next to each other to divide the singular space.  You’ll create an instant entryway and multiply your storage as well.  Here are the details on how to make a room divider with cabinets.  

Wherever you reside and whatever your living situation, there are always creative ways to conquer clutter and store your stuff!  Stay tuned for even more articles on the topic coming in January with a focus on getting organized and maximizing storage! 

Source : http://www.bhg.com/blogs/centsational-style/2012/12/13/small-space-storage-solutions/?socsrc=bhgpin121912CSSmallSpaceSolutions

How to make your own vitamin C mask

How to make your own vitamin C mask: I have not tried this, it sounded like a good idea. Think for yourself! Mix 1 tablespoon of vitamin C with 1/2 tablespoon filtered water. If your skin is dry you can substitute water for 100 % pure aloe vera gel. Apply to face and leave on for about 10-15 min. Avoid directly under the eyes. Remove with a soft warm wash cloth.