If you’re a busy mom with lots of clothes to wash, you need to know how to clean a washing machine drain. “Wait, but I’ve never done that before — why should I start now?” you might say to yourself. Well, ask yourself these questions: Do you have a washing machine that won’t drain? Are…

Oven safety may seem like a second nature to you at this point, but you’d be surprised by how many folks put things in their ovens that really shouldn’t be there. From materials that aren’t oven-safe to items that can mess with an oven’s temperature, there are plenty of mistakes that just about anyone can…

Homes that feel spacious and ignite admiration for their intimacy and efficiency are about making the most of the area, emphasizing their style potential, and getting clever with your possessions. Here, interior designer Melissa Penfold shares her top tips for decluttering your space. 1. Be strict with yourself. The more pieces, possessions, and patterns in…

It’s always easy to find volunteers to cook the barbecue, but to clean it? Not so much… Rather than leaving the barbecue to clean until next time (something we’re all guilty of), here’s how to clean a grill in five simple steps that will keep it spick and span after each use. What You Will…

Basic hygiene is important all year round, but with winter in full force — along with Covid-19 and flu season — it’s wise to scrub up on your household cleanliness. At the very least, you’ll want to make sure you’re washing everyday items as often as you should. Having a weekly cleaning list is a…

Who knew a bed sheet could double as a tablecloth or a kitchen towel could become a statement piece of art? It’s true! Take a fresh look at the everyday items in your house and discover wonderful new ways to up-cycle homewares and furniture to redesign your favorite spaces. Bed to Table Forget expensive tablecloths…

The new year has arrived, which only means one thing —it’s resolution season! From starting a garden to designing the home office space of your dreams, these mini projects combine everything resolutions are all about: Increasing productivity, trying something new, and getting those creative juices flowing. Here are five home improvement resolutions to make for…

Marie Kondo is a organizing expert who has developed a radical new technique for decluttering our homes. She has written two books on the subject — The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up ($9.69, Amazon) and Spark…

Do you constantly feel like there are not enough hours in the day to do everything you need to do? Is your to-do list more like a constant reminder of what you haven’t managed to get done? Between work, kids, cooking, shopping, exercising, and the rest, it’s no surprise our homes go by the wayside…