When the dust, smudges, and clutter become unbearable, we know it's time to prioritize cleaning. But it can be challenging to motivate yourself to clean when there's so much to do. Fortunately, even ...

The hard work might not be the cleaning. It might be figuring out why you don't feel like you can do it. Finding the motivation to clean is harder for some than for others. Whether your home has ...

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We know why you're here; it's happened to the best of us. Maybe your hand got a little shaky pouring the new oil, or that old oil sloshed around in the drain pan too much when you pulled it out from ...

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Organizing your home room-by-room is pretty much on everyone’s to-do list, and that includes the place where all the clutter lands: your garage. In order to transform your hoarder hub, you’ll need ...

A friend of mine, who is obviously much grosser than I am, wanted to know how to motivate herself to clean her home on a regular basis. After, all cleaning and decluttering have psychological benefits ...

Your home's exterior reflects how you care for and maintain your dwelling as a whole. While it's important to maintain the roof in good condition, keep the windows clean, the garden neat and tidy, and ...