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Men With Kilts Window Cleaning Service Requests "No Peeking" [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:18:20 +0000

It may not be a new idea but having men wearing Scottish kilts cleaning windows is still a novelty. Looking for a niche in the window cleaning trade founder Nicholas Brand started Men in Kilts in Canada back in 2006. It is now being franchised in the the United States. What do you get for your window washing dollar?

Cleaning Out A Cluttered Garage

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:05:45 +0000

We are in the process of doing some home renovations and one thing we have had to do is move things from our downstairs family room into the garage. That is, if we can find room. Isn't it amazing how much "stuff" some of us keep in the garage (other than a car) that we will never again use? We found a number of things that need to go.

New Study Says Men Prefer To Share Household Chores

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:00:07 +0000

It's generally assumed that men aren't particularly enthused about doing everyday household chores but that assumption is being challenged by a new study from FastClean cleaning company. According to the study husbands and boyfriends actually feel guilty when they don't do their fair share of household chores. How much time do guys put in cleaning up around the house?

Birds Prefer Red Cars

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:19:14 +0000

"It's a bird, it's a plane, (plop), no, it's a bird". That's the old joke but when it comes to bird "business" our feathered friends apparently prefer red cars. A recent survey found that 18% of red cars were marked with bird droppings some 4% more than the next highest color, blue. Where does your car rank?

Women's Office's Cleaner Than Men's

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:30:10 +0000

Maybe this isn't a surprise but at least now there is scientific data to back it up. Women's office work areas are cleaner than men's. A recent study reported by the New York Times found that, overall, the bacteria count in men's offices was 10-20% higher than women's. The study took into account 5 work surfaces, chairs, desktops, phones, computer mice and keyboards. The reasons for the hygienic disparity?

Dog Cleans Up Around the House [VIDEO]

Zach Effrog — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:33 +0000

Thanks to one of Greg "Splashin'" McShea's latest blogs, I learned that the Golden Retriever is the number four most popular dog breed, according to the American Kennel Club. And, here is a Golden Retriever named Grace cleaning up a little bit. Check it out.

New Study Reveals Bed Making Habits

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:00:19 +0000

I admit it. When I was single I rarely made my bed unless, of course, I was expecting company. Now that I am married things have changed. Now the bed is ALWAYS made. Thank goodness for wives. A Good Housekeeping/Roper Poll found that only 45% of women under 45 made their beds everyday while 71% of women over 45 made theirs daily. There were some other interesting findings.

Time To Clean House

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:10:36 +0000

It’s way too early for spring cleaning (thank goodness), but we still like to live in a clean home. Now, a new survey indicates that if you keep a rather untidy house, your guests will notice. According to Good Housekeeping magazine, here are the top five untidy things guests say they notice when visiting your [...]

Have You Started Spring Cleaning?

Zach Effrog — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:00:04 +0000

According to the U.S. Soap and Detergent Association, 77 percent of Americans do some sort of Spring cleaning. Although they are very rarely fun, which chore would you find enjoyable? Well, according to the poll, people found cleaning behind the furniture the most enjoyable task. And, guys, this one’s for you. If you plan on [...]