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How to Estimate the Damage If Water Penetrates Your Home

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by RAKI WRIGHT

In Concrete Numbers: How to Estimate the Damage If Water Penetrates Your Home When water infiltrates a home, major damages can begin to occur quickly. Many homeowners panic during a home flood and are unsure of the steps they should take to protect their family and their belongings. Knowing what to do if your home becomes flooded is essential ...

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Easy Trick to Prevent Shrinking and Fading Laundry

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Learn my favorite easy trick to prevent shrinking and fading laundry. Two of my biggest laundry concerns behind stain removal are shrinkage and fading. Who wants to buy something that fits perfectly only to have it shrink while simply trying to clean it? Or you have the perfect new pair of black jeans that become gray jeans after washing ...

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Filed Under: Laundry Tagged With: Dryel

Routine Maintenance: Simple Steps to Protecting your Pipes

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Learn four easy steps to prevent the biggest culprits that cause problems with your pipes and drains. These simple routine maintenance steps will help you protect your pipes. Routine Maintenance: Simple Steps to Protecting your Pipes The biggest culprits that cause problems with your pipes and drains are hair, soap scum and grease. Here are ...

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Easiest Way to Clear Clogged Drain

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Clog 101. With more active ingredients and the perfect thickness, Roto-Rooter is the best choice for all types of clogs. Clogged drains are a certainty in every home. It doesn't matter whether you rent an apartment or own your own home, it's going to happen. Kitchens and bathrooms alike will surely experience these problems. Culprits ...

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How to save money on dry cleaning

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by RAKI WRIGHT

My teenage son has gotten into the preppy look. He likes to wear a Polo shirt with khakis and his Sperrys or with jeans and sneakers. He recently received several Polo shirts at the beginning of the school year. Based on my normal laundry strategy, I wash them and would hang them on a hanger to dry. MY NORMAL LAUNDRY ROUTINE: After ...

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Filed Under: Laundry Tagged With: Dry Cleaning, dry cleaning at home, home dry cleaning kit, how to save money on dry cleaning

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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