Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

How to have guests over without going on a crazy cleaning spree beforehand.

My husband and I have been busy lately, so when the weekend comes, we don’t want to do much of anything except relax. Some people might find cleaning relaxing, but I’m not one of them. So except for ...

We all want our homes to sparkle and shine, but sometimes our cleaning habits might do more harm than good. You know the ...

Have you ever wondered how to use hydrogen peroxide other than for disinfecting cuts and scrapes? Turns out, there are a ton of ways to use this cleaner, and many ways to use it for cleaning. Here are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Updated on March 28 to include comments from Heather Aiello and Amelia ...

Seven in 10 Americans are pinning the success of 2025 on one thing: a clutter-free home, according to new research. That’s the findings of a new survey of 2,000 adults which explored the connection ...

Keeping your home spotless can sometimes feel like a never-ending battle, but with the right vacuum, you can actually make cleaning easy. Whether you’re dealing with pet hair, constant dust and kids’ ...

Cleaning vinegar is a powerful, eco-friendly solution that can tackle tough household messes better than white vinegar. With higher acidity than white vinegar, cleaning vinegar is ideal for cutting ...

Vinyl siding is easy to maintain, but anything exposed to the elements will need cleaning every so often. Instead of hiring someone to do it, use this.

Even the most dedicated cleaner has places in their home that they forget to clean — or don’t know they’re supposed to clean in the first place. If you’re looking to improve your regular cleaning ...

Find a team that works for you & enjoy a stress-free move. Moving can be stressful, but it can also be a great time for a fresh start. To give yourself this blank state, you will want to clean both ...