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How to Clean Absolutely Everything in Your Kitchen, According to Charles the Butler

In this excerpt from his new book, Charles MacPherson—best known as "Charles the Butler" on...

45 Clever Spring Cleaning Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Dreading your home's annual deep-clean? These spring cleaning tips will make this year's routine a...

20 Spring Cleaning Tasks You Can Do in 1 Minute or Less

Spring has sprung, so it's time to buckle down and clean up our spaces. You'll...

28 Spots to Never, Ever Skip When Spring Cleaning

Washing windows and scheduling a carpet cleaning may be a good start to spring cleaning,...

11 Things You Should Never Clean with Baking Soda

It seems like baking soda can get any job done, but it can actually cause...

10 Things You Should Never Store in Your Attic

The attic is out of sight, out of mind—which actually makes it one of the...

20+ Secrets Personal Organizers Would Never Tell You for Free

Industry experts reveal the dirty details to help keep your home organized and clean.

11 Organizational Tricks That Can Save You Tons of Money

Put an end to replacing missing charging cables and tossing what was perfectly good food...

25+ Cleaning Hacks for Hard-to-Remove Stuff

From scratches, clogged drains, stains, permanent marker and lots in between, we'll show you some...

13 Things You Should Never, Ever Vacuum

Getting out the vacuum may seem like a quick solution for any spill, but some...

De-Icing Your Driveway: When to Use Salt, Sand or Another Ice Melter

With snow comes ice, and with ice comes slipping—which means it's time to think about...

35 Nearly Forgotten House Cleaning Tips from the Past

Grandma knows all the best cleaning tips and tricks to save you time, money and...

5 Things You Should Always Dry Clean (And 5 Things You Can Wash at Home)

From that delicate silk blouse to your favourite pair of jeans—find out which items to...

Where’s My Washing Machine Filter and Do I Really Need to Clean It?

Make sure your washing machine is operating at 100 per cent with this little-known maintenance...

If You Do These 10 Things, It’s Time to Get Organized

How do you know when it's time to get organized? Chances are, if you're doing...

10 Cleaning Myths You Need to Stop Believing—and What to Do Instead

Grandma might have been on the right track with her meatball recipe and love advice,...

8 Dishwasher Problems You’ll Regret Ignoring

If you notice any of these issues with your dishwasher, act swiftly—or else you could...

10 Smart Tricks to Keep Your Shoes Stink-Free

Things like bacteria, sweat, and other foot problems or injuries can cause your shoes to...

Kitchen Cleaning Checklist: 11 Tips for a Clean Kitchen

No one wants a dirty, smelly kitchen. Make your kitchen clean sparkle and smell great...

15 Things You Never Knew You Could Put in the Washing Machine

Stuffed animals and small toys? Sure. Yoga mats and baseball caps? Bring them on.

17 Homemade Carpet Cleaners You Probably Already Have in Your House

Before calling an expensive cleaning service, DIY it with these trusted common household solutions to...

11 Most Inspiring Home Organization Makeovers

Home organizers and interior designers share their best tips for tackling some common and overwhelming...

Utensils in the Dishwasher: Should They Actually Go Up or Down?

It's a debate as old as time. (Or at least dishwashers.) Do you put your...

50+ Things Most Homeowners Aren’t Doing But Need To

You probably haven’t done these cleaning and home maintenance tasks lately (if ever!), but it’s...

8 Wood Floor Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Investment

These easy maintenance tips will keep your wood floors looking like new for years to...

9 Clothing Care Tips From Dry Cleaners You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Who hasn't washed a dry clean only item and ended up with a sweater that...

How to Tell If You’re Using Too Much Laundry Detergent

Even when laundry is filthy, smelly, and stained, more detergent isn't always better...

8 Ways to Boost Laundry Detergent

Optimize the power of your laundry detergent with these natural enhancements.

18 Subtle Organizing Mistakes That Make Your Kitchen Look Sloppy

These common setups are a recipe for disaster. Cook up a better system for a...

19 Home Items You Should Be Cleaning Every Month

Do these simple yet often overlooked cleaning tasks monthly to avoid major messes and costly...

Here’s How Often You Should REALLY Clean Your Freezer

The refrigerator's forgotten sister, the freezer, is often neglected. But to keep it running at...

How to Clean a Coffee Maker

Your daily caffeine fix takes its toll on your coffee maker. The good news? The...
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