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Brooke

  • Outdoor Living

    How to Find a Leak in a Pool: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Having a pool in your backyard can offer endless entertainment and relaxation. However, maintaining it can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you’re dealing with unwanted leaks. We know firsthand because we had a leak in one of our previous pools. If you’ve noticed a drop in your pool’s water level or are suspecting a leak, you’re likely asking yourself, “How do I find a leak in a pool?” Look no further, as we delve into a step-by-step guide on identifying and addressing pool leaks.

  • Bathrooms

    How to Clean Shower Tile

    A great shower tile can add beauty and style to your bathroom, making morning routines or evening wind-downs feel like we’re in a luxurious spa. As much as they are beautiful, they also get dirty with soap scum, mineral deposits, and even mildew. These things can build up, leaving those tiles looking less than stellar. Here are some tips and suggestions on how to clean shower tile.

  • Outdoor Living

    What is a Lanai?

    Have you ever sat in your living room, gazing out at your backyard, and wished for a space that beautifully merged the indoors and outdoors? A Lania is similar to a porch or veranda but is typically open-sided, offering an uninterrupted view of the surroundings. Lanais can be large, open areas suitable for outdoor dining or lounging, or they can be smaller, more intimate spaces.

  • Outdoor Living

    How to Lower pH in a Pool

    Being a pool owner is a dream many of us cherish. However, like many dreams, reality comes with its challenges. Henry does most of the pool maintenance at our house and one of the trickiest tasks he has faced is maintaining the right pH balance in our pool. High pH can tarnish the swimming experience, leading to cloudy water, inefficient chlorine, and even potential harm to swimmers. Through trials, errors, and countless laps, we have learned a thing or two about managing our pool’s pH.

  • Cleaning

    How to Wash Throw Pillows

    Every home has its unsung heroes, and for me, it’s always been the throw pillows. These decorative delights not only add texture and patterns to our living room and bedrooms but also bear witness to countless family movie nights, lazy afternoons, and those moments when I’ve nestled my face into them after a long day. But, as with anything frequently used, they tend to pick up the wear and tear of life — from accidental spills to accumulated dust. But thankfully, most throw pillows can be washed. In this article, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips on how to wash throw pillows.