Cleaning and Organizing

Keeping your home germ-free is more important than ever—but that doesn’t mean you want to spend all your time cleaning. Here, you’ll find cleaning strategies that will save you time, money and effort, and genius home organizing tips to make the most of every square foot of space.

5 Handy Tool Substitutes

Sometimes, while in the middle of a repair job, you may find you're missing the one tool that's perfect for...


5 Ways to Create More Storage Space

Whether your current residence is a small-sized condo or a large detached house, you're likely always looking for extra storage...


6 Tips for Caring for the Kitchen Stove

Stoves have simple working parts, and, with occasional repair and regular cleaning, yours should keep on serving you and your...


8 Tips for Organizing Your Laundry Room

Do you dread doing laundry? Are the piles growing out of control? Putting it off won't make it go away....


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Cleaning Your Way To A Happy Mother’s Day

Whether it's in the bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen, odds are your mom has been tidying up after you for most...


How to Keep Your House Spotless

Dost thou feel like you're fighting a losing battle with dirt? The secret to defeating your demons lies in the...


Long Life for Your Appliances

Appliances eventually wear out. Certain parts simply fail with time. It's inevitable. But appliance abuse and neglect can speed up...


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5 Bed Mattress Care Tips

Mattresses typically last around ten years, but a few simple procedures can add years to their lives and improve your...

6 Good Kitchen Habits to Develop

Get savvy in the kitchen by adopting these easy organizational habits. By incorporating these actions into your daily routine, you'll...


The Clutter Reduction Plan

Need to get your home organized? Try these ideas for cutting the time you spend on life's unavoidable chores-leaving you...


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Organize Your Closet

Nothing starts a day off on the wrong note faster than when you cannot find the belt that goes with...


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Your Guide to Spring Cleaning

Spring is here and it's time to round up all those dust bunnies. Use our guide to find everything you...


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8 Steps to Decluttering Your Garage

The garage often becomes a catch-all space for all the extra stuff we have, so putting the necessary thought into...


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Thinking Inside the Box

While your home isn’t likely to expand over the years the amount of stuff you accumulate is bound to grow...


Healthy Home Checkup

We may not be able to have a huge impact on the outdoor air we inhale, but we can control...


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Spring Cleaning Made Simple

Dreading the expenses and time commitment of the spring cleaning ritual? This season save your time, money, and energy with...


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On-the-Spot Stain Solutions

Stains can happen suddenly at any time when you're out getting a bite to eat. You can prevent them from...

Making a Clean Sweep

You've finally sorted through your clutter, identified those things you don't use, that are of no use, or that bring...


Sort Through Those Problem Areas

Want to de-clutter but you just don't know where to start? Professional organizers Linda Chu of Vancouver and Jane Woolsey...


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Do-it-Yourself Carpet Cleaning

5 tips to a cleaner carpet