Family feuds and couple spats have ignited over Christmas decorations. About a quarter of households admit they’ve disagreed over their holiday décor, usually because a family member or spouse prefers a more traditional decorating scheme than someone else in the... Read More

If you usually fill every shelf and crevice with holiday nutcrackers, snowmen, reindeer, and Santa displays, it may be time for something new. How about Scandinavian-style design, which uses a little simplicity to add a lot of yuletide cheer? You... Read More

Fires are burning faster than in years past due to modern home furnishings, open floor plans, and unprotected lightweight wood, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Homeowners only have two minutes (or less) from when a smoke alarm rings... Read More

Whether your windows are covered with a filmy residue or kids’ fingerprints, marks on windows can be quite the eyesore. Yet many commercial glass cleaners are loaded with toxic chemicals and therefore aren’t the most green option to get your... Read More

If you’ve been living a life of fans and window units, you know how a brutal summer can have you begging for central air. But for many homeowners with older homes, flipping a house to central AC seems like a... Read More

An unpaved or unrepaired driveway is bad in so many ways. It not only can damage your car’s suspension and tires, but also regularly give you bumpy — though thankfully short — rides every time you come and go. That's... Read More

You probably clean your home regularly, but your indoor air quality could benefit from a thorough cleaning, too. Recent studies point to why: The air you breathe inside your home can contain two to five times more pollutants than outside air, according... Read More

When you’re cleaning for the holidays, you want to make every minute count. Home cleaning professionals see firsthand where mistakes are costing us nonpros. Debbie Sardone, owner of SpeedCleaning.com, shares hosting tips that will dodge some holiday prep missteps. 5 Don'ts... Read More

In getting ready to entertain for the holidays, a random approach may get you random results. Probably not what you're going for. That's why it's smart to have a plan. But instead of using boilerplate steps, you can choose from... Read More

Your hosting style shapes how you do your home cleaning for holiday entertaining — and the challenges you might have along the way. Whether your vibe is perfectionist, relaxed, or balanced, you can use related cleaning tips to focus on... Read More