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Smelly Cleaner
War. Famine. Pestilence. Smelly washing machines. These are the four horsemen of the apocalypse, the bane of humanity’s existence. If you have experience with smelly washing machines, you know they’re the worst of the lot, too. That’s what local entrepreneur Paul Flynn is fighting against.Paul grew up near Rochester on a dairy farm. He bounced around quite a bit after he left the farm, …
Who Gets the Bigger Bedroom?
I always think rock, paper, scissors can settle anything. Especially when it comes down to who gets the bigger room! Hahahaha, just kidding. Ok, not really. In this day and age, having a roommate is pretty common since the cost of living has risen substantially. But seriously, how do you decide who gets the bigger bedroom in a fair and concise manner? When you …
10 Tips to Make Moving a Snap
If it’s time for you to move soon, you’re probably starting to get that sick feeling in your stomach, starting to panic about how you will get it all done and overall dreading the move. On the bright side, you are probably looking forward to your new home and jazzin’ it up to reflect your cool stylings, right? Well, let’s talk you off the …
Pets: The Other Family Members
Pets are wonderful. Their furry bodies rubbing against you, their unconditional love, their leisure ethic…all make you go doe-eyed at the thought of your little baby. They’re sooo cute! You gotta love ‘em! Well, I don’t want to burst your bubble, but not everyone likes animals. In fact, most people only like their own pets and look suspiciously on other people’s pets. Landlords and …
Roommates: Love ’em or Hate ’em
Roommates. Ugh! Just the word sends a chill down my spine. I remember the many and varied roommates I had in college: some were awesome and others were, well, hateable. So many things have to be negotiated at the beginning of this relationship: who gets which cupboards and which corner of the fridge? Who does the dishes on which day? What temperature are we …
Garden Level Living
Ah yes … the garden-level woes can sometimes hit when you are not getting enough light in your home because … well, you’re living in the basement. Sometimes it’s drab, dark, and can be uninviting. It’s got its perks though – very few stairs and no one below you. But it can also be a bummer to have smaller windows than every other apartment …
Childproofing
Congrats on your baby! I really hope you enjoyed sleeping – it might be months before you get to do that again. And you think I am joking… Sigh. I wish I were. Now that your sweet little muffin has arrived, you’ll need to start childproofing before your babe starts crawling, climbing, and walking – aka getting into absolutely everything that appears to be …
Pesky Parking Predicaments? You Need to Strategize
Ugh! Parking. This has to be right up there near the top of the list of “Not Your Favorite Topic” topics. Am I right? Depending on where you live, and the parking amenities available or not, the level of nightmare this has reached for you may range from just a royal pain to something that gives you anxiety on a daily basis. If you …