About House & Home: Get Your Home Ready for Summer

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Winter seems to bring more stuff inside. Maybe it just feels that way because of all the heavy sweaters, blankets and down-filled jackets stuffed into the closets. Whatever the reason, it's time to make room for soft summer breezes and warm sunny spaces. Easy Guide to Decluttering Your Entire Home With summer just around the corner, and guests scheduled to visit, it's time to declutter your home. But if the task feels a little overwhelming, our About Guide to Personal Organizing has the perfect solution for every room in your home. See More About:  declutter  organizing tips  closet organization Spring Cleaning Your Laundry Routine Laundry is something that I have a hard time getting a handle on. I think it's because we recently renovated the laundry area, but not to accommodate a better organized system. Nope. Our laundry room is now a holder for my husband's paddling equipment, which he refuses to keep in our garage. So I was glad to find this guide to spring cleaning our laundry routine that will lend a fresh perspective on a very old problem. See More About:  laundry products  appliances  fabric care Add More Interest to a Plain Room I hate to admit it, but our master bedroom is (yawn) boring. It seems it's the last room to get any attention. So while I want a restful space, I'd like something a little more interesting, peaceful and unique. I was glad when I came across this great article on how to add some interest to a plain room. De-Stink Your Stinky Dog There's nothing worse than a stinky dog, especially after you've spent all that time and energy cleaning and decluttering every single room in your home. If your dog is a little too fragrant, check out this guide to de-stinking your four-legged friend. See More About:  anal sac problem  scooting  stinky pets House & Home Ads Homes Interiors Summer School Building a House Home Insurance 3D Floor Plans Featured Articles Woodshop Layout Tools Troubleshooting a Dishwasher How to Prevent Tendinitis How to Stop Puppy Chewing Summer Deck Ideas 10 Uses for Dish Soap   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement