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January to December: the yearly calendar of a gardener’s activities

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Having a house with a yard and a garden is a double-edged sword: on the one hand, you get to relax after a long day of work or on weekends, but on the other hand, you have to take care of it, to keep its appearance and functionality. Not all people who decide to move from a block of flats to a house realize what this change means and how much time it will all take. However, complicated periods such as the pandemic have shown that nothing compares to the joy of having your own space, where...

Doors vs walls inside your house: different approaches lead to different results!

Doors vs walls inside your house: different approaches lead to different results!

Doors and walls are among the most important elements in your house, as they are some of the most visible, both literally and figuratively. This is why, in this article, we've decided to address a recurring topic among our clients, more precisely how to paint doors and walls, in relation to each other. From the beginning, we must mention that there is no "right" or "wrong" way to do it and each of the approaches below leads to different results, which could be considered satisfactory by some...

5 essential interior design tips, to feel peaceful inside your house!

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We may be a company "only" offering professional cleaning, home maintenance, and handyman services, but our ultimate goal is for our clients to be happy, healthy, and peaceful inside their homes. This is why, in this article on our blog, we've decided to help you with some basic interior design rules, that will guide you whether you're buying or renovating your place. It's important to know and follow all the tips below, in order to have a fulfilling life since your property is the place...

How to repair tile, in 5 easy steps

How to repair tile, in 5 easy steps

Although it's one of the toughest and most durable ways to cover walls and floors, tile is by no means indestructible. Whether it's made of ceramic, porcelain, clay (terracotta), or quarry stone, it can be subject to damage from any item strong or heavy enough to crack the enumerated materials. It can even crack on itself if it has an undetected manufacturer defect or it's installed on an uneven floor. However, it's not that difficult to repair cracked tile, especially when you benefit from...

Here’s why you should always keep the bedroom door closed at night!

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Keeping the bedroom door open or closed, during the night, is a household dilemma that can cause heated (pun intended!) discussions between members of a couple or family. However, as you will see by reading this article further, it's not really a matter of pros and cons since the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. Actually, this decision could prove to be one of life and death, both literally and figuratively, as shown below. Without further ado, here are the arguments for always...

Here are 4 of the most underrated services we offer!

Here are 4 of the most underrated services we offer!

The vast majority of our clients opt for our professional cleaning services (residential, commercial, air ducts, windows, carpet cleaning), but quite a lot of our returning customers know that our offer extends way beyond that. We are also highly-trained professionals in home maintenance, handyman services, and turnkey services, this is why, for this article, we've decided to share with you 4 of the most underrated services we offer. We are talking about very useful chores inside and outside...

Tips & tricks on how to get rid of the tobacco smell in your home

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Smoking is one of the most common vices in the world and we can safely assume that around half of the adult population in the world does it. We don't judge, although it can't be good for your health, but we can help with one of the most unpleasant side effects of cigarettes. We are talking about tobacco smell, of course, one of the strongest and least bearable, especially for nonsmokers. Furthermore, it's unhealthy for children and even for your pets, and it will bother anyone who comes to...

Here’s how to reduce humidity in your bathroom, in 10 steps!

Here’s how to reduce humidity in your bathroom, in 10 steps!

Humidity in the bathroom is one of the most annoying problems you could encounter in your house, but also potentially dangerous since mold and mildew grow rapidly in its presence, while the paint on the ceiling and walls will start peeling. Luckily, we are here with not one, not two, but 10 ways to reduce humidity in the bathroom and start enjoying long hot showers again.

 

1. Open the door. If you keep the door open while you shower, warm air & moist will...

6 examples of cleaning products you should never mix!

6 examples of cleaning products you should never mix!

As a professional cleaning company, it's our duty not only to make sure that we're available at all times to make your house, office, and surroundings shine like they did when you bought them or moved in but also to offer precious pieces of advice. Most of our activity revolves around complete services (for example, deep cleaning your entire house or full turnkey services, preparing your property for rent or sale), but some of our clients require only punctual home chores, such as cleaning...

How to get rid of the dust inside your home?

How to get rid of the dust inside your home?

Dust is one of the most annoying presences in your home and it seems like the more you clean it, the more it appears. Even though it's less offensive than bacteria or other unwanted guests, it's still very unpleasant and even potentially dangerous for family members with asthma or other health problems. In these conditions, we decided to share with you some tips to enjoy a dust-free house. They are remarkably easy to put into practice, but if you still feel that your place is not clean...