Home and Garden

01. Store a floor duster with disposable cloths in a closet near the bathroom. It will be easy to grab the duster and go over the floor during the week. 02. If you use disposable makeup cloths to wash your face, rinse and reuse them to quick-clean t...

01. Store a floor duster with disposable cloths in...

1. Wipe up spills in the refrigerator as soon as you notice them, and if you have time, do the rest of the shelf or any gloppy jar bottoms. 2. Go through just one refrigerator or pantry shelf and toss anything that's past the expiration date, that y...

1. Wipe up spills in the refrigerator as soon as y...

Stained grout. Because it’s porous, tile sealant inevitably absorbs more grime than you can remove. So rather than go at it with a bleach-dipped toothbrush yet again, pick up Grout Ink from Stone Care International — it’s as easy to use as a Magic Ma...

Stained grout. Because it’s porous, tile sealant i...

It's easy to get caught up in decor projects, from new countertops to curtains — sometimes at the expense of your home's exterior. But landscaping and other outside updates don't have to be a hassle. Follow our targeted tips, and you'll be proud to i...

It's easy to get caught up in decor projects, from...

Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean your garden has to be done displaying beautiful colors. While it’s important to do some routine maintenance on your garden in the fall, you can also plant some fall flowers. Fall flowers will give your garden...

Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean your gar...

No matter how many toys they have stowed in their rooms and strewn about the house, most kids have a tendency to play with ordinary household objects instead. Some of the most appealing are likely to be off-limits due to danger or their value, but th...

No matter how many toys they have stowed in their ...

From the time your child is born until the day she moves out of your house, storage space in her bedroom is likely to always be at a high premium. From the wide array of infant paraphernalia to the precious items collected by a teenager throughout he...

From the time your child is born until the day she...

It’s amazing how much space kids can manage to take up with all of their belongings, despite their small size. Closet space, especially, always seems to be at a premium in the bedrooms of children. Managing the never-ending cycle of new clothes versu...

It’s amazing how much space kids can manage to tak...

Eating organic produce has become a popular healthy living trend; however buying organic produce can get expensive quickly. To cut back on the amount of money you’re spending on produce you can grow your own organic vegetables instead. By keeping you...

Eating organic produce has become a popular health...

Between the ages of three and five children are eager to help out with household chores. Being tasked with chores actually helps children to feel that they are a necessary part of the family, boosts self-esteem, and leaves them feeling more competent...

Between the ages of three and five children are ea...

As the economy struggles to rebound after the financial crisis and recession, many household budgets are under a bit more strain than they once were. Finding ways to save money is a priority for most families these days, giving more people the inspir...

As the economy struggles to rebound after the fina...

It’s never too early to start teaching children responsibility and good habits; even toddlers can benefit from pitching in. While they may be a bit too young to grasp the concept of regular chores, chore charts, or an allowance system, they are still...

It’s never too early to start teaching children re...

As soon as your child is tall enough to reach the dials on the washer and dryer, it’s time to teach him how to do his own laundry. Learning to properly do laundry is an important life skill, and the younger he is when you start teaching him how to pr...

As soon as your child is tall enough to reach the ...

Finding the right housekeeper to fit your family’s needs can sometimes be a challenge and gets frustrating when things don’t work out. This is more likely to happen if the family doesn’t do due diligence before hiring their housekeeper, but even if t...

Finding the right housekeeper to fit your family’s...

Hardwood floors look great, but cleaning them can be worrisome for someone who is only familiar with carpet and vinyl floor coverings. Though they can seem intimidating, hardwood floors are actually quite easy to clean and maintain. With a little kno...

Hardwood floors look great, but cleaning them can ...

For the first time in your life you’re in the position to hire someone to clean your home or business, so where do you start? This can be a scary proposition and it’s important to be prepared to prevent unforeseen problems. All you want is someone to...

For the first time in your life you’re in the posi...

Clean as you go. If you take it out put it back. Make it a point to complete a task or activity by returning used items to their proper place. Wipe down counters after use and pick up spills when they occur. Be sure the environment is clean before yo...

Clean as you go. If you take it out put it back. M...

Deep cleaning gives you the opportunity to restore your home or office to pristine condition. While you can deep clean at anytime, deep cleaning before a big event or at the beginning or end of each season are natural times to do so. Depending on the...

Deep cleaning gives you the opportunity to restore...

While any room or area in a home or office may require organizing, there are a few key spaces that typically need the most organizational help. Desks. From desk drawers to desktops, workspaces tend to need some organization. Use in and out baskets o...

While any room or area in a home or office may req...

While clutter can accumulate in every area of the home or office, there are definitely a few places it’s more commonly found. Evaluate these areas in your home or office and commit to clearing the clutter one area at a time. The kitchen counters. Ki...

While clutter can accumulate in every area of the ...

Have a place for everything. Resist the urge to pile things up. Having a mail sorter to place the mail in, a shoe bin to hold shoes and dedicated shelf space for storing spare light bulbs makes knowing where to put things and find them a whole lot ea...

Have a place for everything. Resist the urge to pi...