When you don’t stick to a bathroom cleaning schedule, you’ll end up with a buildup of bacteria, mildew, and mold. Weekly bathroom cleanings are ideal, but some areas can be cleaned daily or monthly, whether it be frequently touched surfaces like toilets and countertops, or shower curtains that could use a deep clean once a month.

How to Clean an Entire Bathroom Like a Cleaning Pro, So It Actually Stays Spotless

Dehumidifiers are commonly used to help regulate the indoor conditions and make the home feel cooler, especially in the summer months. But despite making the room feel cooler, a dehumidifier does not actually reduce the ambient temperature inside the home. Learn how a dehumidifier can help you feel cooler without...

Does a Dehumidifier Actually Cool a Room? Plus 7 Tips to Cool Your Home Fast

Tom's Guide

Proven cleaning hacks for getting fresh and stubborn blood stains out of your mattress.

How to get blood stains out of a mattress — tried and tested methods

Your dishwasher not turning on after you load it with filthy dishes is a major inconvenience. But wait —before you resort to unloading it and handwashing your dishes, try these troubleshooting methods for starting a dishwasher that won’t start. While some causes may require professional assistance, there are...

Is Your Dishwasher Not Turning On? 11 Ways to Fix It ASAP

There’s nothing quite like jumping out of the shower and into a clean bed with freshly laundered sheets. Clean bedrooms are calm, providing the perfect atmosphere for rest and relaxation. However, going from a dirty bedroom to a spotless one can be tedious unless you know what steps to take.

Is Your Bedroom Actually Clean? 7 Places You Forgot To Check

Real Homes

Heading on vacation and want to know the appliances you should unplug before hopping on a plane? From coffee makers to toasters, these are the ones you should switch off

5 small appliances you should always unplug before going on vacation

Real Simple

Don't ruin your precious items—or your dryer—by making these mistakes.

7 Items You Should Never Put Through the Dryer

Each year Americans host millions of yard, garage, tag and moving sales at which used goods can be had for deeply discounted prices. Shoppers can score everything from kitchen utensils to exercise equipment for a fraction of the cost. But that doesn’t mean everything you see at a yard sale...

5 Things You Shouldn't Buy at Yard Sales (and 6 You Should)

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

You don't have to clean a lawn mower after every use, but doing so may add several years to its life. Even cleaning your mower occasionally can help it perform better and protect its numerous components from corrosion, rust, and premature wear and tear. Here, we explain the benefits of...

Do You Really Have to Clean Your Lawn Mower After Each Use? Here's How to Do It

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  Do you have bedbugs? We hope the answer is an emphatic "no," but we know that bedbugs can be worse in the summer thanks to warmer temperatures. But whether you're a homeowner, a renter or a wary hotel guest, it can be important to know the most common signs of this particular pest infestation so you can act fast, regardless of the season. Bedbugs can multiply pretty quickly, so a...

How to check if your mattress has bedbugs

Food & Wine

You can enjoy fresh produce and still keep your kitchen pest-free. Here’s how.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the Kitchen, According to an Exterminator

We had a bracket-style showdown to see which machine reigns supreme.

Dyson or Shark—Which Vacuum is Best?

AN off-grid couple has traveled from Canada to Mexico and back in their converted 39-foot school bus. Tanya Nestoruk and Arya Touserkani previously lived in a van to save money. The Canada-based couple, who’ve been together for four years, have garnered over 141,000 followers on Instagram from sharing their life...

My boyfriend and I live in a $40k school bus – there’s no mortgage and we added a fridge, shower, and composting toilet

The Atlantic

Your Air Conditioner Is Lying to You

Wondering how you can keep your home tidy and clean all the time? Check out these 10 things people with clean homes do every day by Dee Middleton. Some people are able to keep their homes clean even with a busy schedule because they have a cleaning routine! They have formed a habit of doing small cleaning tasks every day, which often only take a few seconds. Even though it may seem like these small tasks won’t make a big difference, they really do.

10 Things People With Clean Homes Do Every Day

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Law & Crime

Richard and Patricia Heitz allegedly kept child in camper without electricity for days before abandoning him at a mental facility and refusing to let him back home. 
The post Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use ‘grocery style bags’ as toilet: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use 'grocery style bags' as toilet: Police

Travel + Leisure

Here's Why You Should Think Twice About Leaving Your Luggage on a Hotel Room Floor

A well-loved couch can be subject to lots of embarrassing wear and tear. Worse yet, accidents happen that could ruin this living room staple. For example, pee stains are surprisingly common. Whether it’s from a pet or a person, such stains are easily cleanable with store-bought or homemade solutions.

How to Get Pee Stains and Smells Out of Your Couch Quickly

SELF

If you’re traveling this summer, you might be worried about bed bugs crawling into your luggage and hitching a ride home with you. With all those creepy Paris infestation headlines circulating online last year and, more recently, reports of sightings in several Las Vegas strip hotels, it’s hard not to freak out.

I’m an Entomologist. Here’s How I Avoid Bed Bugs When I Travel

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How to Store a Mattress the Right Way (Just in Time for College Move-In Day)

A mattress can be a large financial investment, which is why storing it properly so it doesn't get damaged is essential. Whether you need to store...

How to Store a Mattress the Right Way (Just in Time for College Move-In Day)

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