That would be spring cleaning!
With the craziness of the winter that MOST of the country experienced, many homes became little hibernation dens that collected all manner of dust, dirt & debris. The 3Ds!



Here’s what you can do to clean up the mayhem! First rid your house of the 3Ds by opening up your windows, sweeping, and wiping down all surfaces. Everybody knows that, but what product should you use?

Make your very own orange cleaner by placing orange, lemon & grapefruit peels in a large mason jar and covering them with white table vinegar. Let it sit for a few weeks, shaking everyday.

Give it the sniff test and once it stops reeking of vinegar, it’s ready to get the job done. If you want it to smell super yummy, you can always add a few drops of an essential oil like lavender (I actually gave up the oil a few years ago and have come to LOVE the smell of vinegar as a cleaner!). Next, simply strain and pour it into a spray bottle… then, you’re ready to go to town cleaning counters, floors and windows.

During the process you may as well make sure your drains are running clean so you don’t find yourself knee deep in sludge caused by the always GROTESQUE hair clog. 
Drano Max Gel to the max rescue! Just pour it down the drain, wait 15 minutes and then run hot water down the drain and poof anything that WAS in there is gone. If you have a major clog, you may need to wait 30 minutes, but seriously ANYTHING is better than pulling that soap-scummed hair from the drain!
If you read my blog, you know that I love doing inexpensive tweaks that have big impact like changing out the pillows on your couch. I’m always preaching to my clients to embrace COLOR! Color has been proven to positively enhance moods!



As well, don’t be afraid to change out the faucets & doorknobs with a different finish (satin brass, chrome, nickel). This is such an easy way to update your home. I’m crushing on the satin brass look that is coming into view, right now! Schlage has a new series of doorknob styles coming out this Spring that will prove that “finish” completely changes the vibe of a space.

Swapping out a doorknob or faucet is something that YOU can do. I know you can. If you get stuck, tweet me your questions @tracymetro