Monthly Archives: April 2015

The Instahanger and Instahanger QuikCloset Kit

If you are looking at Instahangers, let us alert you to the QuikCloset kit. The kit consists of two Instahangers supporting a closet bar between them. The idea is so simple it’s ingenious.
 
Each Instahanger functions on its own by screwing vertically to the wall and opening out from the bottom. The bar that slides open can support hangers. It can also detach so you may slide on your closet rod. The rod is telescopic so you may choose the size of your closet, and the whole set is weather resistant too.
 
It’s less obtrusive than a floor rack as it folds out of the way between uses. It even disguises itself as decor when folded away. You can get different styles from plain to picture frames.
 
Brianna demonstrates the Instahangers and QuikCloset on video below:
 

Posted by April 13, 2015 at 6:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry
The Moerman Handrail Airer

The Moerman Handrail Airer is versatile enough to fit over virtually any size door or rail. This indoor/outdoor clothes dryer is powder coated to hang over your deck rail, your shower door and some surprising places. The dryer comes assembled; simply lift the arms and slide them to the right angle for your door or rail. The dryer boasts rods thin enough to use with clothespins while the outside frame is strong enough to use with hangers. Offering 20 feet of drying space, this airer is perfect for single people or to take on road trips. Let Brianna show you the Moerman Handrail Airer in action below:
 

Posted by April 13, 2015 at 10:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry
Do You Need to Hire a House Cleaner or Can You Do It All Yourself? The Pros and Cons

SWoman Cleaning Homeo you have a dirty house? Don’t worry almost everyone else does as well. If you are like most people you’ve probably wondered about or at least dreamed of hiring a house cleaner. Cleaning is messy business, and it is no surprise that most of us don’t want to handle cleaning our own homes. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of hiring a house cleaner. What might look like a pretty straightforward proposition to consider turns out to be a bit more complex than first glance might indicate.

Hiring a House Cleaner Pro Number One-Time

There is no denying that hiring a house cleaner should save you a considerable amount of time. Depending upon the size of your home, house cleaning can be a laborious and time-consuming affair. Hiring a house cleaner is a surefire time-saver. Just imagine what you can do with all the time you saved not cleaning your home in just one year! The hours add up considerably especially over the course of not just a year but a lifetime. So it might be in your best interest to seriously consider a home cleaning service!

Hiring a House Cleaner Pro Number Two-A Cleaner Home

cleaningYou may discover that when you hire a house cleaner that your home gets cleaner. One reason for this fact is that you may tend to procrastinate. It’s okay we all do it, especially when it comes to housework. Hiring a house cleaner is an easy way to keep your house cleaner. Who doesn’t like the sounds of that?

There are tangible benefits to having a cleaner home. A cleaner home, for example, can lead to improved health. If you want to reduce your chances of catching a cold or flu then keeping your home clean is a good place to start.

Hiring a House Cleaner Pro Number Three-One Less Thing to Think About

young stressed angry pissed off woman driving car annoyedFeeling overworked and overstressed? Opting for a house cleaner is one of the easiest ways to reduce your stress level. Cleaning is time consuming and, for most people, either an annoying or even stressful activity. Bypassing cleaning altogether serves to give you one less thing to think about. Those looking to simplify their lives will probably feel as though hiring a house cleaner is a pretty solid idea.

Hiring a House Cleaner Pro Number Four-A Must for Larger Homes

KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAIf you have a larger home, then hiring a home cleaner might be a no-brainer. No one wants to spend the entire weekend cleaning. Those with larger homes may discover that the only way to keep his or her home clean on a regular basis is to opt for a home cleaning service.

Hiring a House Cleaner Con Number One-Money

The money issue and hiring a house cleaner is a bit tricky. On one hand, it is true that a hiring a house cleaner means less money in your pocket, but not always. If you are an entrepreneur or are fighting burnout, then cleaning your home may be an unnecessary strain. How valuable is your time? Can you afford a house cleaner? These are questions that you must answer before hiring a house cleaner.

Hiring a House Cleaner Con Number Two-No Guarantees

cleaning ladyWhen you hire a house cleaner, there are no guarantees that the job will get done right. You may have to try out several house cleaners before finding one that you feel is doing a good enough job; this could be an annoying and stressful process.

You can clean your home yourself and it might be the right call for you. Again, it all depends on your own unique situation and your priorities. Whether you opt for a home cleaning service or to handle your own cleaning, it is important that you may sure you go green.

Develop a System and Stick to It!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIf you do opt for cleaning a home yourself there are steps you can take to ensure that the process is more efficient and ecofriendly. First, only use natural cleaning supplies and you should expect this if you hire a cleaning service as well. Next, it is vital that you develop a system so that you can be more efficient and stick to it each and every week.

For example, if you want to clean your own home try to set aside just five or ten minutes a day and tackle a given room or area. This is a small change, but it can have a big impact in terms of keeping your home clean. If you discover that you are having trouble being efficient with your cleaning activities, create a chart and stick to that chart! You may even want to get a chore board so that you can see what needs to be done on a given day.

The Hybrid Approach

Finally there is a hybrid approach. You may discover that the option that works the best for you is to clean for five or ten minutes a day and then have a home cleaner on a limited basis. This approach is more budget friendly and might proven manageable even for those with a busy schedule. Finding which approach is right for you may require a little experimentation, but life is short and your time is valuable. Isn’t it worth investing the time to find how you can clean less and live more?

Posted by April 12, 2015 at 5:48 PM under Home Living Tips
The Moerman 3 Tier Folding Drying Rack

The Moerman 3 Tier Folding Drying Rack uses vertical space and opens in one motion. Just pull the sides upward and the dryer unfolds like an accordion. The foot release latches the dryer at two settings. Lift the foot release with your toe to reduce the dryer to a slightly shorter setting, or keep it lifted and collapse the dryer for storage.
 
This rust-resistant dryer is made of powder coated steel and suitable indoors or outdoors. Indoors, foot caps protect your floor. The dryer provides 49 feet of drying space plus hooks on the corners for hangers. It is strong enough to hold thick, wet clothes. Couples who spend their winters outside would find this useful for drying coats in the foyer or over a heating vent. Watch Brianna unfold the Moerman 3 Tier Folding Drying Rack on video below:
 

Posted by April 10, 2015 at 10:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry
The Moerman Overbath Clothes Drying Rack

The Moerman Overbath Clothes Drying Rack requires no assembly and fits over any bathtub at nearly unlimited angles. The dryer can balance over both sides of the tub, or can sit with one side on the tub and one against a wall or counter. Its 14 powder coated steel rods have 30 feet of drying space to hold 22 pounds of laundry. While designed for indoors, this dryer is rust resistant enough to use outside. Students or couples in dorm rooms, condos, or apartments will find the Moerman Overbath useful.
 
To set up the Moerman Overbath, first remove the caps locking the feet together. Then loosen each ergonomic handle to loosen the top joints. Now you may unfold and angle your dryer. Tighten the handles again to lock your dryer at your chosen angle. The dryer’s plastic legs protect your surfaces, while extra rubber feet swing out to grip and balance against edges. Brianna shows you the Moerman Overbath Clothes Drying Rack on the video below:
 

Posted by April 09, 2015 at 3:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry
The Leifheit Quartett Laundry Drying Rack

The Leifheit Quartett Laundry Drying Rack is simply more than an over-door rack. This rack has wide hooks that adjust to 12 sizes to hang over anything from banisters to cupboard doors. While it is a space saver, it’s easy to assemble and disassemble so you can even put it away whenever you want. This dryer provides 6½ feet of drying space on four smooth rods that don’t snag delicates, perfect for your hand-washables. Singles or travelers in small spaces will love keeping this dryer handy.
 
To assemble the Leifheit Quartett, simply slide each mounting bracket into a slider. You may slide the brackets forward until they are the perfect fit for your door. To increase the size of or remove the brackets, press down on the red button, push slightly forward, then pull back. Brianna demonstrates how to assemble the Quartett below:
 

Posted by April 09, 2015 at 6:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry
The Leifheit Centering Ground Peg

Leifheit Centering Ground PegThe Leifheit Centering Ground Peg is a cement-free ground peg for almost any rotary dryer. For households looking for even more stability than the Screw-In Ground Peg, the Centering Ground Peg is bigger, more protected, and easier to get in straight. Its construction starts with a metal core surrounded by sturdy plastic with a screw on the bottom and a rain cap on top. It fits a 50 millimeter dryer pole and has a lawn mowing edge to protect both the ground peg and your lawn mower.

To install the Leifheit Centering Ground Peg, first snap the lawn mowing edge together. Slide it onto the ground peg from the bottom. Now jam and twist the ground peg into the ground; you may prefer to start by digging a small hole with a garden spade. Insert the metal handle through both holes in the peg and twist it further into the ground with both arms. You may remove the peg in the same way, any time you wish to move it. Now just open the rain cap and insert your rotary dryer.

This ground peg’s top is removable and comes with three settings that you may adjust by sliding the notch around to each:

At Setting 1, you may remove the top.
At Setting 2, the top remains on the peg but spins.
At Setting 3, the top is completely secure.

Watch Brianna demonstrate the Leifheit Centering Ground Peg in the video below:

Posted by April 08, 2015 at 3:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry
The Leifheit Rollfix Retractable Drying Rack

The Leifheit Rollfix Retractable Drying Rack has 5 retractable lines that extend up to 13 feet each, totalling 69 feet of drying space for couples and small space dwelling families. While ideal indoors, this retractable clothesline protects its lines in the easy-to-clean case between uses, so you may prefer to mount it outdoors.
 
A Leifheit Rollfix is worth the installation. Brianna demonstrates in the video below, while this blog provides a recap on the instructions.
 

    The Leifheit Rollfix Comes With:

    Dryer
    1 bracket
    1 short screw
    1 long screw
    2 screw hooks
    4 plastic wall anchors

    You Will Need:

    Drill or screwdriver
    Pencil

Step 1: Mark your holes

Using the dryer as a guide, mark where you will drill screw holes with a pencil. On the opposite wall, use the holes inside the dryer cover to mark the locations for the screw hooks.

Step 2: Secure your dryer

On the left side of the dryer you will screw in your bracket with the protruding slider facing into the dryer. You may use a wall anchor to make your holes last longer in drywall. Slide the dryer onto the bracket. Open the cover and screw the long screw in on the right.

Step 3: Secure your lines

On the opposite wall, screw in the screw hooks.

Now you may pull open the dryer and hook it onto the screw hooks. There is a knob on the side of the dryer for tightening the lines while in use. When you are finished with the dryer, you may unhook it and let it wind itself in. The Leifheit Rollfix Retractable Drying Rack is a convenient space saver that is easy to “put away.”

Posted by April 08, 2015 at 6:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry
The Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg

The Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg is a stable and easy cement-free ground peg. Despite needing no concrete to install, this peg screws in securely and is easy to get straight in the ground. You may move it any time you like.
 
This 17 inch screw has a metal core and sturdy plastic construction. It fits any rotary dryer with a 50 millimeter pole. It has a cap to keep rain out between uses.
 
To install the Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg, simply screw it into the ground, then insert the handle when the going gets tough to screw it further with both hands until only three or four inches are exposed. You may want to start a small hole with a garden spade to ensure you start straight. You may remove this ground peg the same way you screwed it in, using the handle. Brianna shows you how to install the Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg below:
 

Posted by April 07, 2015 at 6:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry
The Moerman Legacy Umbrella Clothes Dryer

The Moerman Legacy Umbrella Clothes Dryer is large and durable to serve families for years. This rust-resistant anodized aluminum dryer has a 1-piece post and individually strung PVC coated lines. It provides 197 feet of drying space and stays taut at the height of your choice using two sliders.Moerman Legacy Outdoor Umbrella Clothes Dryer from Urban Clotheslines

To install the Moerman Legacy, first hammer the ground spike into the ground with a hammer and a block of wood. Then slide the dryer into the ground spike. Untie the string securing the dryer closed, hold the button on the slider, and lift. The dryer locks at the height of your choice; adjust the top slider for shape and tautness.

This dryer’s spin technology lets it spin in a light breeze to reduce drying time. It also lets you stand in one place to load and unload. Brianna demonstrates the Moerman Legacy Umbrella Dryer below:

Posted by April 07, 2015 at 10:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry