5 Uses for Lazy Susan — Susan Really Isn’t So Lazy

5 Uses for Lazy Susan — Susan Really Isn’t So Lazy

A Lazy Susan once occupied the dinner tables of most middle class families back in the 1960s. The spinning contraption typically held salt and pepper shakers, paper napkins, and a sugar bowl for tea or coffee. The idea of the of this was to save time or energy by...
Repurposing: Amazing Uses For Magazine Holders

Repurposing: Amazing Uses For Magazine Holders

Magazine holders are perfect for stashing those copies of the monthly glossies you simply can’t part with. Did you know they’re perfect for a lot of other things, too? Since our housecleaning duties include organizing in every room of our homes, you’ll be glad to know...
Learn How To Safely Dispose of Medications

Learn How To Safely Dispose of Medications

In today’s day-and-age, it’s more important than ever to know how to properly dispose of medications. Opiate use is out of control. Preventing the next generation from becoming addicted is a step in the right direction. Disposing of medications is fairly...
What’s Oosouji? —Lessons in Post-Holiday Cleaning

What’s Oosouji? —Lessons in Post-Holiday Cleaning

We all know the feeling: all the food has been eaten, the gift wrap has been shredded and is scattered around the home, and your relatives are finally leaving. Your home is in disarray…just in time for the new year! What a combination— you’re exhausted...
Repurpose & Bring New Life To Everyday Kitchen Items!

Repurpose & Bring New Life To Everyday Kitchen Items!

Think: repurpose. Your kitchen is likely filled with items you purchased or were gifted, that are taking up space and seldom getting used. It is a treasure trove of excitement at your very fingertips. Did you know you can repurpose some of these items commonly found...
The Secrets to Recycling

The Secrets to Recycling

Looking for recycling options? The three R’s—reduce, reuse, and recycle—have been discussed ad nauseam by now. Most people have become dutiful recyclers and keep their used paper, glass jars, and plastic bottles out of the trash. Many do it without thinking too...
Plastic Recycling 101

Plastic Recycling 101

Here at Maids by Trade, we strive to be as environmentally-friendly as possible. That includes recycling! We know that it isn’t always a straightforward process though, especially when it comes to plastic recycling. Here’s an overview of recyclable...
6 Surefire Ways to Get Rid of Junk

6 Surefire Ways to Get Rid of Junk

Our houses fill up with so much junk! Knickknacks, bits and bobs, memorabilia, whatever you want to call it, our lives quickly accumulate a bunch of stuff. Then, later on, we all realize we don’t need any of it. It’s all just taking up space! Here are six...