The first step when it comes to dusting is knowing which tools you should and shouldn’t use. For instance, feather dusters are far from helpful, according to Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab: “This tool simply spreads dust from one surface to another.” Instead, you can more successfully capture dust with …

With some careful planning, decorative touches and innovative storage, you can easily create a warm and welcoming haven. 1. FURNITRE AND FIXTURES Your decision about what to include will be dictated by the space available – a roll-top bath requires more room than a boxed-in one, for instance, and a counter-top sink with storage beneath …

Keeping your home clean and hygienic involves a lot more than simply mopping the kitchen floor and giving the bathroom a spritz. There are lots of common household items that you need to replace on a regular basis, a fact that many of us are likely completely unaware of. From mattresses to dishwashers, bacteria can …

When you finally arrive home at the end of a long, hard day, sometimes you just can’t seem to muster the energy to take your shoes off right away. While this may indicate that you’re slightly lazy at times, the other implications of continuing to wear your shoes indoors could be far more serious. Doing …

Pets amaze us. And most of the time, they don’t even need to do anything out of the ordinary to make us say, “Awww!” We couldn’t resist the furry cuties in this compilation and we want to share these adorable photos with our readers! 1. “How do you like my new socks, guys?” 2. “Will …