The task of housekeeping has evolved considerably in the last several years: HEPA air filtration inside air purifiers and vacuums, ultraviolet disinfection for germ-busting via light, house cooling and warming fans without nary a fan blade in sight... More

It seems official — you can clean your entire home using ingredients from the kitchen. We've already covered olive oil, citrus fruit, coconut oil, and Kool-Aid and now here's another handy cleaner: Cream of Tartar. More

One of the biggest mistakes I see in home decorating and decluttering is that people often make purchasing and design decisions based on aspirations (the kind of life you want to lead; the kind of person you aspire to be) — not reality. So, before you spend a ton of money and time decorating, face the facts. Distinguish between who you are — your real life habits, your idiosyncrasies — vs. who you WANT to be. When decluttering and organizing, work with your habits, not in denial of them!

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We asked, and you answered. Inspired by the eco-friendly finds you hope to unwrap this holiday season, we pulled together a list of no-fail gifts that are good for the planet. Here's what the sustainably-minded among us want most: More

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is underway and maybe you're hosting or traveling to visit relatives. When it's all over, though, it's the perfect time for a late fall deep clean at home: More

So you get a text message that tells you company is dropping by and they're only 10 blocks away. Don't panic. Take a deep breath, now panic and check out these 5 tips for making your house appear clean in a flash. That's right, I said appear. Who has time to really clean in 10 blocks? More

Achy, grumpy, coughy, sneezy, sleepy, dopey, pukey. The seven dwarves of sickness have come to stay at my house this week. While being sick as a kid had some great perks (Staying home from school! Watching cartoons! Eating alpabet soup and chocolate pudding!), being sick as a grown up? Not so much. There's no one to wait on me and the house turns into a pigsty. So, as much for myself as for you, I've rounded up our best tips for getting through cold and flu season. More

Are you planning to bring home a fresh cut Christmas tree or use evergreen cuttings to make a wreath this holiday season? Try using olive oil to clean your sticky fingers. Pour a tablespoon onto a cloth and rub until clean. Not only will it remove the sap, it will leave your winter hands soft.
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We all know that alcohol + dancing = spills. I've never managed a party without at least one. But no one likes a hovering hostess, so I've found the best way to avoid panic and deal with accidents is to have a simple toolkit handy to calmly and quickly deal with spills so everyone can get back to the party. More

As cities get more polluted, it's never a bad idea to add an air purifier in your apartment, especially if you have sensitive lungs like me. Pollen, cat hairs, and other particulates can easily find their way into your apartment, causing allergies and making it more difficult to get things done. Here are the best air purifiers we've found for smaller places. More