How often should you wash your sheets? (Plus 7 more linens)
Tips for laundering your sheets, bath towels, curtains, pillows and more.
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Cleaning Organizing
11 surprising uses for rubbing alcohol
You have it in your medicine cabinet and probably don't use it all that much, but really it's a go-to staple for cleaning, deodorizing and so much more.
6 days ago
22 amazing uses for white vinegar
This versatile elixir is impossibly cheap, totally natural and is useful all over the house and beyond.
March 11, 2020
8 foods that practically never expire
If you're planning on filing your cupboards, these foods will outlast any quarantine.
March 5, 2020
7 unexpected uses for fabric softener (that don’t involve laundry)
This simple laundry staple can make life easier in every room of the house.
March 5, 2020
8 amazing uses for apple cider vinegar
ACV is not the magic elixir some have claimed, but it's been proven to do some impressive things.
February 27, 2020
10 organizing tips that’ll change your life
We'd all love to get organized. These little things can make a big difference.
January 31, 2020
How do you make downsizing less painful? Turn it into a party
Karen and Fritz Mulhauser know how to make downsizing a blast.
November 15, 2019
Recycling plastic bottles: Here’s why you’re supposed to leave the cap on
One recycling myth we can clear up right now.
October 18, 2019
The art of downsizing in place: 5 expert tips for clearing your clutter
Your home will be more comfortable without years’ worth of accumulations weighing on it, and on you.
October 1, 2019
Should you kill spiders in your home? An entomologist explains why you shouldn’t
Don't freak out.
September 24, 2019
Dirty money? Credit cards carry even more germs than paper bills
Paper or plastic? A quirky sample suggests that old-fashioned bills are cleaner
June 18, 2019
The 4 key tips for making downsizing a positive experience
Downsizing your house without downsizing your life
June 7, 2019
Your air freshener may be harmful to your health
Your sweet smelling home may be filled with airborne toxins. Find out how air fresheners can up the risk for some serious health issues, including cancer.
April 7, 2019
These common items in your kitchen could cause cancer
Use these easy tips to banish the bad stuff
March 5, 2019
Find out how long your big appliances will last
Be prepared for the next time your refrigerator fails
February 14, 2019
Is clutter bad for your health?
Besides not “sparking joy,” the excess items in your life might be raising your stress levels
January 24, 2019
Go away, Marie Kondo. I’m keeping my clutter
Marie Kondo and her fans say decluttering will change your life. This writer is not convinced
January 22, 2019
Marie Kondo is on Netflix and no household item is safe
Is the organizing sensation really changing people’s habits?
January 17, 2019