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Open House: Least Favorite Fall Chores

CasaSugar — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:30:04 -0700

Once the season turns, it's time to compile, and check off, all of those necessary Fall chores. From sweeping out gutters to raking up leaves, there's no end to the tasks that need attending to. My least favorite Fall chore is actually scheduling appointments with handymen and carpenters.

I don't have a problem with doing chores myself; it's the time spent waiting for service professionals, and taking time off of work to let people in and out of the house, that's difficult for me to manage. Plenty of my friends dread the Fall cleanup though, and often hire neighborhood kids to rake their leaves or clean around their homes. What's your least favorite Fall chore?

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Open House: How Do You Pass the Time While Cleaning?

CasaSugar — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:30:00 -0700

Unless I'm in the mood to clean - hey, it happens sometimes! - I have to keep myself entertained while scrubbing the tub or sweeping the floor, lest I get bored and move on to something else. Sometimes I'll turn on some trashy TV, but I can't really do that when I'm cleaning the bathroom. So tell me: how do you pass the time when you're doing your household chores?

Did You Do Chores as a Kid?

CasaSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:15:45 -0700

Growing up, I had to do my share of household chores, as did my siblings, but I definitely have memories of throwing a fit when asked to; I was a spoiled brat at times. We never had an organized system or schedule like a chore chart, and my poor mother did most of the housework. But then again, we did also have a cleaning lady. In any case, I personally think doing chores as a kid is a good way to learn household skills crucial for adult life, and it keeps you from feeling too entitled.Source

Cool Idea: Plant-Watering Dishrack

CasaSugar — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:06:44 -0800

Designer Erdem Selek came up with this smart design, called the Planter Dish Drip, which waters a houseplant with water from hand-washed dishes. The plastic dishrack can hold several dishes at once, though obviously not as many as your everyday dishrack. Still, it's a smart design that lends a whimsical, green touch to an everyday chore, which is something I can definitely support. While this design is still just that-a design-I'll let you know if and when it hits stores.

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Do You Iron Your Sheets?

CasaSugar — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:17:28 -0700

It sounds crazy to me, since ironing is one of my least favorite chores. But apparently, there are a number of people out there who iron their bedsheets. Tell the truth: Do you do it?

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What's Your Least Favorite Household Chore?

CasaSugar — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:20:36 -0700

I used to hate washing dishes more than anything, but lately, I've gotten so I don't mind it at all. Ironing, however, is a chore I consistently loathe. What is your least favorite task around the house?

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Casa Quickie: Speed Ironing

CasaSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:00:02 -0700

Of all the household chores on my plate, I've always had a strange affection for ironing. I could iron for hours on end with the nightly news going in front of me, kicking every crease and fold to the curb, with no complaints. But, I don't like to iron when I'm in a rush, because I'll undoubtedly burn something (myself included), and I don't get a chance to fully execute my ironing perfection. I was recently delighted by a trick for cutting my ironing time in half, though, allowing me a few extra minutes at obsessive-compulsive wrinkle elimination. By wrapping your ironing board in aluminum foil, the heat of the iron will be reflected onto the underside of your garment, so as you iron the fibers on both sides of your garment will be warmed. It's kind of an obvious one, but I'd never thought of it before. Good, huh?
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Ready, Set, Go Fix It!

CasaSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:00:14 -0700

Every woman should have a toolbox to help with basic household chores and fix-it tasks. Whether you need to hang a picture or fix a sticky window, I've rounded up all of the tools you'll need to get your toolbox ready for handywoman tasks. Oh, and I've also provided a description of what each tool or supply is good for. To get your toolbox assembled, check out the slideshow. Source

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Are You More Likely to Hand Wash Dishes?

CasaSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:00:40 -0700

While we do have a dishwasher, I find that I am a much better dishwasher than it is. Plus, I hate waiting until the dishwasher is full to run a load. There's something that bothers me about knowing that the dishwasher is half full of dirty dishes. Call me crazy, but I actually enjoy doing dishes by hand. What about you?

Have You Cleaned Out Your Fridge This Month?

CasaSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:00:54 -0700

It seems as if there are two different schools of fridge cleaning. There are those of us who wait forever to get the job done, and then complete an hours-long cleaning and tossing project, and those of us who spot clean every week or so to keep the fridge fresh-smelling and looking good. Make sure to check out YumSugar's fridge cleaning how-to, and in the meantime, tell me what your style is.