Enter to win the Bathroom Makeover Contest!!!

A bathroom facelift doesn’t have to break the bank. I believe that with only a few simple steps, anyone can update and remodel their bathroom in less than 2 days for $200 or less, just by adding new textiles, a fresh coat of paint, candles, attractive organizers, new hardware and a new showerhead. Upload your current bathroom picture and tell us why you’re in dire need of a bathroom makeover for a chance to win a $200 gift card and a Waterpik Showerhead of your choice to makeover your bathroom. One grand prize winner will receive a personalized makeover by ME, valued at $1,000! A little holiday gift from me to you! Go to www.waterpik.com to register.

Winners of the Clorox Cleaning Contest

Congrats to the winners of the Clorox Cleaning Contest!

Our favorite cleaning tip of the month and winner of 12 Clorox Disinfectant Wipe Canisters is Nora.  Here’s her cleaning tip:

I love saving used dryer softener sheets to use with my Swiffer—the dryer sheets do a fantastic job of picking up dust, dirt, and hair! If you don’t have a Swiffer, dryer sheets still work well to clean the floor by hand (you just have to stoop down). Also, get a bottle of 10% peppermint essential oil (not extract!) and sprinkle a few drops in little sachets placed around your house. This keeps mice, moths, and flies away…with the added bonus of giving your living space a fresh, clean smell. The peppermint is especially refreshing during these hot summer months.

Here’s our Runner Ups that will receive 1 Clorox Disinfectant Wipe Canister:

To remove the glue residue left by duct tape and other super-strong tapes, use charcoal lighter or lighter fluid.  We tried 3 commercial cleaners and nothing worked on removing duct tape glue from our tile floor like charcoal or lighter fluid.  -Diane

We use rubbing alcohol to clean the exterior of our appliances.  Its streak free.  -Stacy

To remove indentations in carpeting left over from furniture, I cover the indentation with ice cubes over night.  The next day I towel off the carpeting and fluff it up.  -Donna

Remove rust from fixtures by rubbing it with a mixture of salt and lemon juice until rust disappears.  Follow up with a rinse.  -Mike

I use Wet Wipes to clean my makeup brushes.  After I apply my dusting powder or blush, I swipe my makeup brushes with a Wet
Wipe.  Voila…a clean brush! -Ruth

THANKS GUYS FOR SUCH GREAT TIPS!  WE LOVE THEM!  KEEP EM’ COMING!  DONT FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR OUR BEHR GIVEAWAY BELOW!!

Attention all DIY’ers!! Enter to Win Free Paint with BEHR Paints!

The easiest way to change the look of any room is with paint and this week we are teaming up with BEHR Paints to help you at home with your makeovers.  BEHR Paints has recently come up with a colorful way to paint and prime all in one with BEHR Premium Plus Ultra Interior Paint.  Now all you DIY’ers at home can get multiple projects done in less time.  Whether it’s a kitchen, a bedroom or your favorite piece of furniture, sign up to win and let BEHR help you with your next project.  Visit www.behr.com for inspiration and product information.

HOW TO WIN:

Send us pictures of your rooms or projects that need a makeover to register to win.  Five (5) winners will be chosen to select from BEHR’s Premium Plus Ultra Interior Paint palette and receive three (3) gallons of the color of their choice.  Winners will be selected based on projects and rooms submitted.  Contest ends Wednesday, August 26, 2009.  Winners will be announced on Friday, August 28, 2009. Click HERE to submit your pictures.