Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, Germany The intricate gardens at Harrenhausen Palace in Hannover, Germany, are just the beginning. The gardens also boast glasshouses with exotic plants, and a 300-year-old path lined with linden trees. Want some beauty in your own backyard? Frederiksborg Castle, Denmark King Christian IV built the first Frederiksborg Castle in the 17th …

Compared to something like your grime-covered microwave, the inside of your oven might seem less pressing. After all, most people only look inside this appliance once a day, if that. But we’re here to tell you that the moment you see a spill or a splatter is when you should tackle it. “The longer stuff …

If you haven’t thought about cleaning your mattress lately, consider this: You probably spend six or seven hours on it every night. During that time, dead skin cells, sweat and oil from your body make their way onto it. That’s why Carolyn Forte, director of the Cleaning Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, recommends following …

Your cleaning routine is supposed to make your house healthier, right? Not always. Mistake: You don’t have a cleaning routine game plan Strategize the order that you clean a room so you aren’t running back and forth, which can spreading dirt to the places you just cleaned. For instance, if you start by mopping, then …

Want to maximize space in your kitchen? Here, a few smart ways to transform the sides of your kitchen cabinets into bonus kitchen storage. 1. Embrace the open-shelving trend. Make the most of your cabinet-side storage by installing a few shelves. Line up your go-to spices (be sure to transfer them to matching containers for …