Cheryl Bourland's blog

When you think of “Spring Cleaning,” your mind automatically goes to cleaning carpets, finding the bottom of your catch-all drawer, or even deep cleaning your refrigerator. However, digital spring cleaning is just as important. Sometimes, this happens when you get a new device, but that might not be on the horizon. Taking the initiative to go through your devices is essential to keep them working correctly and keep hackers out of your private information.

Is your home's living space simply not big enough? We have learned that you may want to find every usable space you have in your home. Before you build an addition or move, you might want to look down to find a space for a new home office, recreational space or a new bedroom. A basement that isn't finished, or at least functional, represents a massive amount of untapped potential for your home! Of course, as with any remodel, you'll want to carefully plan the project to make sure that you get the most out of the final result; otherwise, you could end up unnecessarily wasting both time and money. Keep reading to learn about some of the most important rules to follow for a perfect basement remodel!

If you're like me, then you love to have a clean house. Spring cleaning is the perfect time to get down to some tidying up, however, we should be wise to some of the common myths that exist. Tasks such as vacuuming, putting away clean dishes, and emptying the laundry hamper each provide a short respite on an otherwise hectic day. However, certain tasks could be reducing the effectiveness and efficiency of your your most basic cleaning habits! Keep reading to learn how to take your tidiness to the next level.