The shocking truth about taming free electrons! Static electricity can be a real problem in winter, especially in houses with carpets and radiator heat. There are several simple ways to reduce this annoying problem. Stop getting zapped Carpet treatment Spray an anti-static treatment on rugs and carpeting to reduce static shocks. Static electricity is caused …

Wouldn’t it be so nice to know what an interior designer actually notices in your home? Having this information would make it that much easier when you clean or decorate new spaces, or even when you decide what to renovate and what to leave as is. It can be somewhat difficult to take a critical …

It’s hard to find the perfect white tee, there’s no doubt about that — which is why it’s a real bummer when you realize your favorite shirt has seen better days. But before you toss or donate it, follow this advice from Carolyn Forte, director at the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, on how to …

From broken items you promise you’ll fix one day to mementoes from that special holiday, it can be easy to let things pile up in your home without even realising. Every so often, it’s important to give your homes a good clean and, in the process, get rid of things that are taking up valuable …

The Case of the Missing Sock has been open in every household since humans have worn socks. Fed up with my own one-sock situation, I wanted to know probable causes—and discovered a laundry trick along the way. The Internet did not fail me on my quest for answers, with numerous (and humorous!) ways of explaining …