No one likes the idea of cleaning dishes with a germy sponge, which is why we all know we should be cleaning ours on the regular. But which method is best? The Good Housekeeping Institute worked with EMSL Analytical testing lab in Westmont, New Jersey to find out if using the dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, …

There are a few things that remain constant every holiday season: eating a ton of delicious food, partaking in family traditions, and dealing with stains. Oh, so many stains. As hard as you try to prepare your home or your clothes for the onslaught of holiday foods and people, stains are almost impossible to avoid. …

This week, Pantone revealed that their Colour of the Year for 2018 is Ultra Violet. Pantone’s executive director Leatrice Eiseman summarises it, saying: “From exploring new technologies and the greater galaxy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.” So here’s how you can incorporate …

With friends and family coming to visit throughout the festive season, it’s your time to shine and show off what a lovely home you have. One of the keys to a stress-free Christmas is preparation, so we’ve gathered our top 7 ways to get your home sparkling clean this Christmas, leaving you time to relax …

A crumbling 13th century castle in France has been saved after a 6,500-strong online community joined forces to buy the ruined property. Nestled away in the countryside, surrounded by water and invaded by vegetation, Mothe-Chandeniers chateau in Les Trois-Moutiers, central western France, is in desperate need of restoration. But that could come sooner than first …