Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

There are endless cleaning tips out there, some helpful, others not so much, so it can be tricky to know where to start. From kitchens to bathrooms, living rooms to bedrooms, the list of chores (and ...

The first step to getting your kids to clean their room is to be open about the process. The more information you give the more they will understand. But it is essential to let them choose. organized ...

There's dirt and grime lurking around every corner, but which places in the home are the dirtiest? Here's what the experts say about cleaning these overlooked areas. That’s why we asked cleaning pros ...

Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s. Peter managed ...

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Did your grandmother ever tell you, "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar?" Well, she was a wise woman and she was right. When you use a rewards-based approach to teach children, they ...

Clean air vents are one of the simplest ways to protect your indoor air quality, keep energy bills in check, and extend the ...

I am notorious for not cleaning my room. Usually, the problem is my reluctance to put away a pile of clothes after a long day. But, over the past few weeks, what began as a pile has slowly escalated ...

We all have that stink (you know the one we’re talking about) that always seems to linger in the fridge. Is it an onion? Is it that week-old fried rice? Refrigerators are arguably one of the most used ...