Household Hints & Tips

Being on a budget doesn't have to mean going without your favorite items. You can potentially save money on every shopping trip just by becoming an organized coupon user. What's the right way to get started?

By Sarah Rutland

If you have boxes of printed photos and a computer full of digital ones, it's time to get organized. What are the best ways to organize photographs?

By Rebecca Regan

If your recipe box is a mess and you can never find the recipes you need, it's time to get organized. What are some simple ways to organize your recipes?

By Gina Fisher

If you're an impulse shopper, or if you often forget to purchase items you need from the grocery store, you may benefit from an organized shopping list. What are some simple ways to organize your list?

By Sarah Rutland

If you have a pile of bank statements, birth certificates and social security cards that you're not sure what to do with, it's time to get organized. How should you file and store these important documents?

By Kalynn Bardolph

It's usually easy to see when your desk gets cluttered, but the files on your computer can build up before you realize it and slow down your work.

By Kalynn Bardolph

When you have so many tasks to complete each day, it can be hard to decide what to tackle first. What strategic plans and organizing tools can help you sort out your daily to-do list?

By Kalynn Bardolph

If you find yourself having to search everywhere for a hammer or a screwdriver every time you need to make a small repair, it may be time to organize your tools. How should your storage methods differ depending on the type of tool?

By Alexander Page

Children's playrooms are often cluttered places with toys strewn across the floor, but organizing your kids' toys can be a simple task they'll appreciate. What is the best way to organize toys?

By Sarah Rutland

If your attic looks more like a disaster area than a storage space, it may be time to sort through your stuff and get organized. What's the best way to organize an attic?

By Sarah Rutland

If your closet is overflowing, you might need to organize your clothing by season. How do you get started, and what's the best way to store out-of-season clothes?

By Eileen Duncan

When the days start getting shorter and your thoughts turn to sitting around the fireplace instead of standing around the outdoor grill, it's time to invest a weekend on fall cleaning. You'll be glad you did when you hunker down for the cold weather.

By Sara Elliott

If you've got the time and the will for a huge cleaning spree every few months, then go for it. What tidying up should be done between seasons?

By Debra Ronca

When you think of your kitchen cleaning, you probably dwell on details such as the countertops and appliances. But the tool you use to clean could spread more bacteria than what's already there.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Dry cleaning is a way to clean clothes without using water, but do your clothes really stay dry after you hand them to the dry cleaner?

By Patrick J. Kiger

Almost all Americans come into contact with household cleaners, some several times a day. And most of those cleaners contain harsh chemicals that can be dangerous for your health and your home.

By Echo Surina

For the bibliophile, nothing is more delicious than shelves stocked full of books. But that can be wearing to the eye, detrimental to the books and horrifying to interior decorators the world over.

By Heather Kolich

Keeping your living space presentable and sanitary can sometimes feel like a daunting task -- it seems as if there are always more cleaning projects than time in the day! Learn these green home cleaning tips to keep your house naturally fresh.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

According to the sensationalist media, our kitchens are about to kill us. Reasonable daily care and attention, using some very basic cleaning ingredients, can make your kitchen as clean and shiny as it needs to be.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

The bathroom is a place where your primary cleaning MO might be about controlling germs, and rightly so. Learn how to clean those germs in an eco-friendly manner.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Laundry can seem like an endless task. This article offers a few practical laundry rules for you to follow, including energy-, labor-, and product-saving tips.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

With your checklist and cleaning supplies in hand, you're ready to scrub your house from top to bottom. But where does this seasonal tradition come from?

By Josh Clark

The word "green" is so ubiquitous these days, it's almost irritating. Companies are vigorously marketing their new green products, but consumers aren't total suckers. Who's to say these products really are green?

By Cristen Conger

Windows look best if they are cleaned on a regular basis - at least twice a year on the inside and outside. Check out these tips for making your windows sparkle.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Everyone wishes they had a little more storage space in their home -- or maybe a lot more. In this section, we provide myriad tips on finding and using new storage space. Learn more.

By Editors of Consumer Guide