This week I had to say goodbye to one of the best friends I've ever had. If there is such a thing as a pet soulmate, it was her.

Continue reading An Ode To My Kitty at The Painted Hinge.

Hey there, friends! Cats have always been an integral part of living on a farm. In the old days they were used to keep the rodent population under control as well as being loving companions to humans, which they still are to this day. Whenever I’m scanning for farmhouse-style inspiration on Pinterest, more often than not there is a feline or two in the photos, either lounging on a chair or poised regally in a windowsill.

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Okay, I know this DIY floor air vent cover isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay. This project wouldn’t have even been my cup of tea if it wasn’t born out of necessity.

You see, we have cats. 10 of them. And sometimes, cats can be jerks. And sometimes when cats are feeling especially jerk-y, they pee on things. Or in this case, they pee down things.

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Keeping a home clean is always a challenge; especially when:

a. said home is large and has two stories, and

b. said home contains ten cats.

Yes, you read that right: we have ten (10) cats. Housecleaning is enough of a challenge in a “normal” home, but add ten constantly shedding furballs to the mix and it’s a constant war against cat hair. That’s why I was ecstatic when Bissell offered me the chance to take their Powerforce Helix Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner for a test drive. 

The first thing I noticed about this vacuum cleaner is that it’s very lightweight.

Continue reading Winning The War Against Pet Hair With The Bissell Powerforce Helix Vacuum Cleaner & GIVEAWAY!!! at The Painted Hinge.