Sarah Littleton

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The daughter of an architect and college professor, Sarah Littleton is a lifelong home design and DIY lover, who spends her days raising a family, rehabbing a 19th-century farmhouse, researching and writing, writing, writing.

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MAY 12, 2015 | TUESDAY
The Right Way to Wash Your Car

Good things come to those who wait: That may be sound advice for life in general, but if you're a car owner, it's best to ignore that old adage. Rather than wait around for crud to accumu...

MAY 11, 2015 | MONDAY
10 Things to Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Home

A foreclosed home may seem like a great way to get a sweet deal on a house—but buyer beware! Foreclosed homes that have been abandoned or neglected for months—or even years—often come wit...

APRIL 21, 2015 | TUESDAY
7 Mistakes Not to Make in Your Bathroom Remodel

Whether you are just replacing an outdated vanity or renovating the entire space, bathroom remodeling can be an expensive proposition. Read on to find out the 7 most common mistakes made ...

APRIL 15, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
7 Smart Ways to Save Water in the Yard

Essential for everything from bathing to eating, and from cleaning your house to maintaining your garden, clean water is one resource that is hard to go a day without. But when a drought ...

MARCH 16, 2015 | MONDAY
Grime Fighters: 10 Heavy-Duty Tools for Deep Cleaning

This spring, you don't have to break your back when cleaning your home home from top to bottom. That's because a heap of amazing cleaning tools can help you do a thorough job in less time...

MARCH 16, 2015 | MONDAY
Quick Tip: Renew Dull Wood Finishes with Mineral Spirits

As you go about your spring cleaning routine, take a few minutes to inspect the condition of your wood furniture and trim. Are any of the finishes looking dull, murky, and tired? Though y...

MARCH 6, 2015 | FRIDAY
5 Things to Do with... Leftover Tile

Whenever you're assembling materials for a tiling project, it's recommended that you purchase a little extra—about 10% more than strictly necessary for the job. That's why, at the conclus...

MARCH 2, 2015 | MONDAY
Quick Tip: Clean Carpet Stains with a Clothes Iron

You know and loathe the traditional way to clean a carpet. But however laborious it may be, there's no doubt that blotting the stain can be effective—so long as you act immediately, befor...

FEBRUARY 9, 2015 | MONDAY
Quick Tip: Make Your Candles Last Longer

To coax a candle into burning more slowly so that you can enjoy it for a longer period of time, try out one or all of the following methods. First things first, put the candle in the free...

FEBRUARY 3, 2015 | TUESDAY
Clean Your Floors with What's in the Pantry

Sweeping dirt under the rug: Tempting, sure, but it's no long-term solution. Different rooms in different houses require different levels of care, so only you can determine how often to c...