There’s nothing quite like coming in from the cold on a frigid winter’s day.  All at once, you feel invigorated and yet grateful to be back in warm environs. But the dry heat created by your home heating system coupled with cold outdoor air can make your skin feel dry, itchy, and uncomfortable. What’s more, […]

It’s that time of year again! The radio and television commercials are in full force, everyone’s talking about it, and you might already be preparing for it at home. No, we’re not talking about the Holidays, but rather the cold and flu season! Not really something to celebrate, we agree. But given that the average […]

Humidity is no stranger to our area.  After all, we’re at a low elevation, not far from the ocean, and right in the path of all those warm and moist air currents flowing up along the Atlantic coastline. Can you say 90 degrees with 90% humidity?  The truth is, we say it way too often:  […]

Dying your hair can be a fun way to change your look, but cleaning up the aftermath is less than thrilling. If you’ve recently dyed your hair here in Germantown or anywhere in Montgomery County, then you may have painted your sink or tub a time or two yourself.  But fear now, since your inadvertent […]

If you are planning to sell your Germantown home any time soon, the chance are pretty good that one or more of your bathrooms could use a little sprucing or fixing up. That’s because the condition and look of bathrooms and kitchens are at or near the top of the list when it comes down […]

Whether you have a standard top loading washing machine, or an HE front loader, it’s a good idea to give it a scrub-down a few times a year. This will rid your machine of soap scum  build-up, dirt, and mildew, along with associated unpleasant odors. Front loading washing machines: 1. Set the washing machine on […]

Household safety is serious business.  And very few places pose more personal injury risks than your bathroom. Here are several safety and convenience measures you can implement to assist anyone in your family with a special need. Grab bars – help prevent slipping and falling, especially where moisture accumulates.  Tub rails, another type of grab […]

Common tap water can contain up to 2,100 known contaminants. Who knew there were even 2,100 contaminants in the first place; and how do they end up in our tap water?  Well, that’s a story for another time. Today, the story is about how to get rid of at least 99% of those contaminants, very […]

While tackling that deep spring cleaning your home needs might seem overwhelming, the reality is it doesn’t have to be. And since the hardest part can be taking the first step, try starting with the smallest (and sometimes messiest!) room in your house: your Germantown or Damascus  bathroom. Follow these simple steps to achieve the […]

We know what you’re thinking:  why should soap scum be difficult to get rid of, right?  After all, it is what it is:  soap!  And if it’s easy to wash soap off our hands or out of our hair, what’s the big deal about removing it from the shower doors or tub? Here’s the thing:  […]