However you spell it, Labor or Labour, Monday is an American holiday. Labor Day exists to honor (honour?) hard-working regular schlubs like you or I, since a random day off in the waning days of summer is apparently the best way for our government to pay homage to those of us who work for a […]
Tag: Housekeeping
Housekeeping: Yes, We Know About the Tech Problems
We’re aware of the login issues and have sicced IT on the case. Maybe you think we’re not aware, but that’s because sometimes we have trouble logging in, too. We’re working on it. Please be patient while we get the site back to full speed. As always, feel free to contact us when you notice […]
Housekeeping: Don’t Blow Yourselves Up
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, otherwise known as the day in which us Americans “celebrate the independence of [our] nation by blowing up a small part of it,” according to the ever-wise The Simpsons. Yes, Simpson’s truthers, I know the original, verbatim quote is “your nation” but I had to tweak it to make it make sense […]
Housekeeping tips: Dusters ‘may do home more harm than good’
The organisation responsible for some of Britain’s grandest stately homes claims that they do not get rid of dust, they just move it around. Dust is not only unsightly it attracts the clothes moth which feats on soft furnishings. Other things to avoid are microfibre cloths and furniture polish sprays. Instead people should use a […]