Household Hints & Tips

You were told to be careful when you clean a flat screen TV. Read this article and learn how to clean a flat screen TV.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You got nail polish on your carpet. Does that mean it's ruined? Not necessarily. We'll tell you how you can salvage it.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

During the late summer months, fruit flies can become the bane of your existence. Here are some great tips for controlling and, ultimately, eradicating them from your kitchen.

By Jesslyn Shields

For a lot of people, there just isn't time to clean the whole house, top to bottom, every week. That's where the convenience of a maid service comes in. What risks are you taking by hiring someone else to do the dirty work?

By Sara Elliott

It's so easy to shut the door to your bathroom and tell yourself you'll clean it tomorrow. But tomorrow comes and goes, and the bathroom is still dirty. Do a little a day and you won't need to shut that door anymore.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Your DVD player provides you with countless hours of entertainment, so all we ask is that you devote a few minutes to cleaning it every now and then. If that seems like a pretty even trade, read on to learn the best care for your DVD player.

By Gallagher Flinn

If you're a movie buff that can't bear to part with an old-school videotape collection, then you've probably got a VCR somewhere in your house. But to keep those tapes in good condition, you'll need to clean your player -- the right way.

By Emilie Sennebogen

It's a vicious circle: You'll be more productive with a clean workspace, but who has time to stop and clean their workspace? If you do a little everyday, you'd be amazed at how simple it really is.

By Emilie Sennebogen

With as much time as you spend at your computer, it should come as no surprise that it's covered in germs. So what's the best way to clean your keyboard and keep it sanitary?

By Stephanie Crawford

Winter has set in, and the fireplace logs have come out. But along with those warm, romantic fires in the hearth, you'll also get soot, ash and grime. Not to worry, though. We have tips to keep your fireplace fire-ready.

By Emilie Sennebogen

After months of searching, you've found the perfect piece of antique glass to complement your decor. At least you think it's perfect. It's a little hard to tell due to the years of built-up dust and grime. Our tips can help you get it in tip-top shape.

By Sara Elliott

There's a long-running joke that people use about not cleaning windows. But there's a reason the joke is popular and the chore is feared. It's a hard job. Could newspapers make it easier?

By Emilie Sennebogen

Cleaning the bathroom can be pain, but cleaning the shower door has got to be just about the worst part of it. How can you get rid of those streaks, spots and maybe even that faint green tinge?

By Julia Layton

Getting tape and glue off glass sometimes seems impossible. The adhesive bonds so tightly to the surface, it takes a ton of work to scrape off a little spot. Fortunately, there are some unusual tricks to make it easier.

By Laurie L. Dove

He runs a mysterious universe where clothes soak in chemical baths and hundreds of hanging plastic bags march in formation at the push of a button. We take you inside your dry cleaner's world and explain why it costs $7 to clean your silk shirt.

By Gallagher Flinn

When you lay your head on your pillow, your bed may be harboring insect invaders. From hungry mosquitoes to thirsty fleas, there are lots of critters around that think your bedroom is a banquet hall when it comes to eating in style.

By Sara Elliott

Don't despair when laundry day comes. With these 5 easy tips, you'll have the power to get your clean laundry looking, feeling and smelling the best it can.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Rachael Schultz

Don't let dust and streaks distract from your enjoyment of that late-morning sunlight. Help your windows and mirrors look clear, bright and spotless with our 5 simple tricks.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Rachael Schultz

Hardwood floors that won't let go of dust? That "wet dog" smell stuck in your carpet? Rescue your floor surfaces from stains, odors and messes with these 5 old-school cleaning tips.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Rachael Schultz

Want your bathroom fixtures both attractive and sanitary, but don't want to bring all those toxic chemical cleaners to the fight? Try our list of 5 bathroom cleaning tips for easy and gentle solutions.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Rachael Schultz

Lemon juice is especially helpful when removing stains and grime from one of the filthiest rooms in any home -- the dreaded bathroom. Get a bottle of lemon juice out of the fridge and try these five ways to clean the bathroom with lemon juice.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Samantha Stallard

The acid in lemon juice really is a cleaning miracle. It can break through just about any rust, dust, or mineral stain and smells great too. Try these five ways to clean fine metals with lemon juice.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Samantha Stallard

Our grandparents' generation didn't have a different product to scrub every kitchen surface. They used simple and natural products for a variety of tasks around the kitchen. Discover 10 ways to clean the kitchen with lemon juice.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Samantha Stallard

In our list of five uses for lemon juice in laundry and clothing care, you'll find simple solutions for treating rust and mildew stains and even an at-home shoe shining kit.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd., Emilie Sennebogen & Samantha Stallard

Paying bills may not be fun, but for most people it's an inevitable part of adult life. How can you organize your bills to make sure you pay them on time and avoid late fees?

By Alexander Page