A nightly cleaning routine may sound like the last thing you want to do before heading to bed, but experts say it can make all the difference. Certain routine tasks like addressing odors, dirt, and grime buildup don't often require a lot of time or effort and will set you up for success. "A few simple cleaning habits before bed can make your mornings smoother and your home fresher," Lauren Houser, cleaning expert at Zep, says. To help you maintain a clean home and start the day off on the...

A garage can easily become a dumping ground for all kinds of things. From sports equipment and holiday decor to small appliances that no longer work, the space is often cluttered, disorganized, and underutilized. To make the most of your garage, we enlisted the help of professional organizers who share their top five tips for a minimalist, streamlined, and functional garage. The foolproof strategy that organizing experts recommend is to determine the function of the garage, declutter the...

Mothballs are intended to kill moths and protect your clothing, but can they keep silverfish away, too? We asked pest control experts to weigh in on whether mothballs are an effective repellent for silverfish. The consensus is that while mothballs can be used to repel silverfish, the risks involved are not worth taking. They contain toxic chemicals called naphthalene and paradichlorobenzene that release a strong smell to repel pests. Although it may kill the pests, the toxic chemicals can...

Cleaning your windows may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. There are just a couple of things you need: a simple cleaning solution, the right tools, and a foolproof method. Cleaning experts say you should clean your windows at least twice a year, but more frequently if you live in an area with high levels of pollen or pollution. To lend you a helping hand, we asked two experts to share their best tips and tricks of the trade for cleaning windows on the inside and outside...