As you work your way through the house, knock some things off your maintenance list and test and replace smoke alarm batteries, replace air filters and light bulbs, clean air vents and registers, and ...

(BPT) - The stack of shoes that pile up by the front door, the linen closet that you’re afraid to open, the junk drawer that may well hide the mysteries of the universe – we all have one or two spots ...

Enter your room and all you see are clothes scattered anywhere on the furniture, bed and floor, books and papers lying all around; random utility stuff thrown across the table and other places and ...

Discard dried-up or rotted potted plants and clean out the pots for easier stacking and space-saving storage. Go through the shed and garage and throw out clutter that has collected over the summer.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. This year, 8 in 10 Americans plan to participate in spring cleaning, ...

Why spring cleaning feels so gratifying - Cleaning guru Lynsey Crombie shares her expert tips, and it’s not just about keeping a tidy house. By Sam Wylie-Harris.