Keeping houseplants free of dust, dirt and cobwebs is essential to their health. When we've talked about cleaning houseplants here at Apartment Therapy in the past, the excellent idea of putting the pot, plant and all, right in the shower has been suggested. But it's not possible to lug an 8-foot potted ficus up the stairs to the shower. It's been about two months since this ficus tree's last cleaning, so I documented the process for cleaning a very large (yet very delicate) houseplant: More

Handbags and tote bags are endlessly helpful. I constantly use them to cluster and organize projects, transport piles of things from one part of my home to another, and store things like yarn or odd shaped tools that don't warrant boxes. More

Is opening your closet in the morning to get dressed a test of will? We've all had those moments when we look in our closet and can't find what we're looking for through the jumbled, unorganized mess staring back at us. Well, let's stop this and discuss some tips on how to help. More

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Since moving from a one-bedroom apartment to a three-bedroom house, I've struggled with staying on top of cleaning and household chores. One way that I've kept order is by making quick tasks part of my getting-ready-for-work and just-getting-home-from-work routine. More

Boom. That was the sound of illness descending upon me this week and flattening me like a phlegmy pancake. I've been holding court on the sofa, surrounded by a moat of used Kleenex, cough drops and Nyquil. The death rattle in my throat would scare off even the bravest guard dog. More

Last week we gave you a great roundup of eco-friendly cleaners. But sometimes even the best cleaner needs a hardworking tool to help get the job done. Here are some of the essentials that everyone should have for a clean home. More

Having a laundry room to call your very own is definitely a plus in any apartment, but keeping that space clean is always a hassle. Even if you're routinely emptying the lint trap and wiping down the washer, there are probably a few places you're forgetting to clean around your laundry appliances. More

Week 2 was a little challenging at my house, as my fiancé and I took turns being sick on and off all week and through the weekend. I'm going to count the small victories though, and fingers crossed, energy and motivation will kick in this week and help us get back on track soon. More

Calling all January Curists: How is your Outbox looking? Is it full? Is it sparse? Have you disassociated with the items in there already or does something keep calling to you? Once the decision regarding the fate of your Outbox items has been made, what are you going to do with all your stuff? Follow me after the jump for some ideas… More