Scouring and scrubbing can often lead to some unwanted scratching. Trying to find a scour pad that will clean without damaging the surfaces of dishes can be challenging. ... Read More

Salsa doesn't last long in my home. Mild, medium, or hot...we're not picky. We're also not always the most coordinated salsa fanatics. Here are some tips for ... Read More

I attempted my first try at making freezer jam. My husband had been going on and on about his cousin's wife and her delicious triple-berry recipe, and I was ... Read More

After trying the Shark Cordless Sweeper, I was excited to test out and review the Shark Euro-Pro Steam mop. This machine is lean, light, and easy to use, but ... Read More

Between your daily cleaning and weekly cleaning, you've probably tackled most of the major areas of your home. Other tasks only need occasional attention, but can be easy to ... Read More

Growing up, life was hectic. My sisters and I could usually manage the basic cleaning chores on a daily basis, but Saturday was the day we'd get down and ... Read More

An accounting of the things spilled on my floors in a day's time is actually astonishing. Between food, beverages, craft supplies, general dirt, muddy footprints, and a lot of stuff ... Read More

The smell of my mother's lemon scented mopping solution would fill our home during my naptime as a child. I still have a thing for lemon scents. To ... Read More

Cynthia, a reader writes... Tile floors are gorgeous but seem like a pain to keep up with. Many people have advise me to seal my tile floors, but I thought it ... Read More

They are beautiful...all the stainless steel appliances and countertops I see. But the most common complaint I get from readers, is that they just aren't sure how to keep ... Read More

My mother mopped the entire house daily. Every day she would tote out her big mop bucket and her Pine Sol. Every room received the same attention to ... Read More

Our washing machine is trying desperately to die on me, but I'm determined to nurse it back to health. I have tried to ease the loads by handwashing a ... Read More

The basics. The bare minimum. What's the least we can clean on a daily basis and still have a livable home? Sometimes this basic cleaning list is all ... Read More