I had been married more than a decade when I mentioned to my sister, Torey, my regret that my husband, Paul, never cleaned. Torey's jaw dropped. "Whaaaaaat?" "I said he doesn't do any cleaning." "You have got to be kidding... more »

Tile — whether it's used as flooring, in the kitchen as a backsplash or for counters, or in the bathroom — has one great downfall: grout. Since grout is porous in nature, unsealed grout absorbs all kinds of stains, from mildew to coffee and everything... more »

This week we are continuing the recon part of the kitchen organizing assignment. Your assignment for now: *Check out Part ... more »

The linen closet has become an elusive space. In fact, having one is a luxury in itself. It was once a home staple, usually placed in an upstairs hallway, but these days you may have to create your own "linen closet." This could be a small closet or cabinet... more »

I know the purpose of the catch-all drawer should be that you can throw whatever you want in there and not worry too much about organization. The problem is, it tends to reach a point when you can't find anything, and you know there is important stuff... more »

This weekend we're going to jump to a room that can be completely organized in a few hours: the bathroom. This project will satisfy those who like to jump from room to room as well those who like to finish one room all at once. We're going to... more »

As I look outside today I'm noticing that everything is coated in bright yellowish green, and I'm looking forward to the day that the pollen count dips below 4,000 so I can start cleaning it up and enjoying my outdoor space. If your pollen count is lower... more »

When my sister, Torey, and her husband, David, were first married, she said she always knew exactly what he did when she was away by following the "Trail of David" when she returned: shoes tucked under the coffee table, sweatshirt tossed on a chair,... more »

May is the perfect time to prepare your house, inside and out, for warmer days and more time spent outdoors. Whether it's cleaning the grill, maintaining air conditioners, organizing the garage or touching up paint, each item on our checklist this month... more »

Forget everything you know about clearing clogged sink and tub drains. Throw away your snakes, plungers and drain cleaners. (OK, maybe not your plunger.) There are only two methods you need to know to clear clogs, and neither one of them costs more than... more »

Shopping is the easy part for some — the thrill of the chase, the flutter of excitement at bringing a new treasure home, choosing a new paint color or materials for a remodel. But what happens to those glorious finds and finishes months or years later?... more »

Spring has arrived. Wake up your home and prepare for the season ahead by deep cleaning, sprucing up outdoor areas and simplifying your living areas, one shelf at a time. And when you are finished, pour yourself a nice glass of something cold to drink... more »

Spring officially begins on March 20 in 2013, so now is the perfect time to begin prepping for the season ahead. From refreshing your decor and removing winter layers to performing needed home maintenance, the tasks on this checklist will get your house... more »

Stay toasty warm at home while saving energy, enjoy the light of lengthening days streaming through your freshly cleaned windows and take a break to plan next season's garden over a cup of tea. From the preventive (dealing with flu-season germs) to the... more »