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Tag Archives: dust
Be Careful What You Ask For
Wood is hard and unforgiving. I’ve already dropped a glass and had it shatter everywhere. Of course, you can’t expect to drop a glass and not have it break, but with the new floor, it smashes into smithereens. And I … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Humor
Tagged carpeting vs hardwood, Cleaning house, dust, Floors, hardwood floor, housework, loud sounds, slick floors, wood floors
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The Hoarder Episode
My house was like an episode from “Hoarders.” I don’t know how it happened — but that’s what they all say, isn’t it? Okay, I do know how it happened and it’s my fault … sort of. I wanted to … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Humor
Tagged Acclimate, Boxes, carpeting vs hardwood, Clean house, Clutter, Collectables, dust, Knickknacks, Prefinished hardwood floor
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Invisible Dust
You may find this hard to believe, but it is absolutely true. I have invisible dust at my house. I know it is invisible because no one can see it except me. The furniture can have enough of the stuff … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Humor
Tagged Clean house, cleaning, dirt, Dirty house, dust, fingerprints, Footprints, housework, Smudges, Sweeper, Vacuum
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The Dust Mite War
Like nearly every woman, I’ve been fighting the dust mite war my whole life, but recently it became more serious when the doctor told me that I was allergic to house dust. It is not plain, old, run-of-the mill, outdoor-type … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Home, Humor
Tagged Clean house, dust, Dust collectors, Dust mites, House dust, Killing dust mites
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A Ritual of Spring
Ah, Spring is here! Hormones surge… instinct takes over.. a woman’s thoughts turn to… HOUSE CLEANING! Yes, it’s true! Dust is in the air. It is time to celebrate the honored ritual of spring house cleaning. It must be a … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Humor
Tagged dirt, Dirty house, dust, fingerprints, Garbage, House cleaning, housework, Spring cleaning, Spring fever, Trash
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