Mary Cornetta

You put a lot of elbow grease into making your bathroom sparkle, from scrubbing the tub to keeping tile clean. Compared to other areas of the house, bathrooms harbor a substantial amount of germs and are highly susceptible to mold and mildew — so it's crucial to make sure you're not only cleaning it regularly, but also effectively.

Skip the added stress of cleaning these spots your guests will probably never notice anyway.

Confidently take off for your next trip and set your house sitter up for success with this comprehensive guide.

We'll help you decide whether to have your home cleaned before holiday guests arrive, or after the festivities.

PANICHGUL STUDIOS Preparing for the holidays can be both joyful and stressful. The season is magical, but it also comes with a seemingly never-ending to-do list.

When the weather outside is frightful, use it as an excuse to finally tackle those home projects you've been putting off.

If putting the duvet cover back on your bed is a constant battle, this sleek bed-making technique might be the solution.

Prasert Krainukul / Getty Images The idea of using a duvet is appealing because, unlike comforters , most duvet covers can be easily slid off the insert and cleaned in standard-sized washers.

With advanced technology, is sorting your clothes by color a thing of the past? A laundry expert says yes—but maybe not the way you think!

The gifts are opened, the cookies are eaten, and the eggnog is long gone. All those tchotchkes that filled you with glee last fall are now just a reminder of how much work it will be to put them all away. We wouldn't blame you if you crammed everything into the nearest plastic bin and called it a day.