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I’m terrible at cleaning. My place is a mess. I admit it. I try to clean—I really do. But I’m...

Over the past few months, I’ve been using FlyLady’s system for keeping your house clean and decluttered (www.flylady.net). Some...

If space is tight in your home, your children may need to share a room. But in many houses (especially...

When I talk on the phone, I walk around my house and tidy up. Today, I noticed that the carpet...

(CLICK HERE to download our house cleaning checklist as a PDF) Moving can feel like a never-ending chore. Renters in...

The announcement “Guess what? We’re moving!” can conjure up a wide range of emotions in your kids, from fear to...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 12 percent of Americans move each year. If you’re planning on joining the...

Once you become a parent, picking a place to raise your family becomes a major decision. A house isn’t just...

You’re late for baseball practice — again! — because your kid can’t find his cleats. Though you’re tempted to scold...

From the dirtiest surfaces in your home to the overall germiest rooms, appliances and tech devices, here are the top...

The holiday season brings with it many splendid things: tacky light displays upsetting fancy neighborhoods, kid freak-outs on Santa’s lap...

There’s nothing like home ownership to remind me that I’m a grown-up. When things start to leak, crack, or make...