Spring cleaning isn't as fun as jetting off to some sunny beach or, really, come to think of it, just about anything. But after a winter of the kids (not to mention the husband) trekking in all sorts of mud, sand and God-only-knows-what-else all over the house, it's a necessary evil.

Yuck.

New year, new home, in just a few easy steps.

Have you ever wondered just where all your time goes in a day? Well, you may be surprised. According to the "American Time Use Survey" conducted by...

Remember the American Egg Board's "Incredible Edible Egg" commercials? Though there's lots to love about an egg, it turns out the shells are actually ...

Lemons are good for more than garnishing cocktails or other summer dishes. Thanks to their high acid content and great citrus scent, they can be used ...

Coffee is good for starting the day, keeping you awake for meetings and...cleaning the grill? Yes, it's true. The acidic nature of a strong cup of cof...

If you have a household like mine, you probably go through plenty of plastic one gallon milk and water jugs each week. Before you put them out with th...

Regardless if you have a gas or charcoal grill, here are three tips that will keep your grill looking clean throughout the summer. (Plus a bonus tip!)

Sugar is one of those kitchen staples you will always have on hand. (While I've admittedly forgotten to buy things like paper towels at the grocery st...

Oven door glass is one of those things that you never think to clean, but gets oddly dirty. Grease splatters, burnt food bits and who-knows-what-else ...

Create this three-tiered system to keep papers organized and moving across your desk. 1. In-box. This is a place to capture miscellaneous documents ...

With thoughtful design, an office and a guest bedroom can peacefully coexist. When designing such a room, minimalism is key, as you'll want to able to...

For some people, books are like trophies -- a statement of achievement and a reflection of one's intellect, education, travels, and interests. A true ...

Don't succumb to garment guilt. See if you recognize any of the following poor reasons to keep something: 1. "I might want to wear it again someday."...

It's spring, and flowering plants are popping up outdoors in gardens and inside on store shelves. So, it's the perfect time to bring some of those pla...

For many, closet space is a luxury. So, now that the temperature is warmer and you won't be needing your winter wear, clean them, pack them and put th...

Although hanging your freshly dry-cleaned clothing back in the closet may seem like the natural thing to do, maintain their quality and maximize weara...

Keep all your sink accessories neat with a sink organizer that holds dish soap, scrubbers, and sponge in one contained unit. If you are short on count...

Baby powder can go far beyond bathtime. This product has a host of other uses...mostly in the realm of de-stinking anything that comes to mind. Here a...

1. Keep like items together. 2. Open only one bottle of each condiment at a time. Try to limit them to the door, but if there are too many, contain t...

Vinegar is more than something you use while cooking and baking. From cleaning to laundry, the sour stuff has a host of other uses. Here are my favori...

Fasten cork tiles with industrial-strength double-sided tape on the inside of a cabinet to create a spot where you can post important messages, schedu...