Figuring out how to clean granite countertops is one of the biggest challenges homeowners face after renovating their kitchens. While resilient, granite countertops are still susceptible to scratches, stains, and cracks without the right care. Regular maintenance can help sustain the beauty and performance of your counters for the long-term.  Wondering how to deep clean…

It’s the weekend, and we know you’re probably catching up on a few chores like laundry and cleaning the house. The warm weather is officially gone (sigh), so it’s the perfect time to stay indoors and focus on what needs to get done after a long season of socializing. Whether you’ve had a lot of…

Fireplaces are great for helping the whole house feel warm and cozy when colder weather breezes in, but it’s also important to make sure you’re following important safety requirements. For instance, when was the last time you had your chimney inspected? If it’s been more than a year, you’re long over due for a checkup…

Marie Kondo is a organizing expert who has developed a radical new technique for decluttering our homes. She has written two books on the subject — The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up ($9.69, Amazon) and Spark…

When renovating your home, there is always a tension between splurging on statement pieces and saving money by cutting back on items that won’t be the center of attention. It’s the hidden heroes that home renovators and budget hunters love the most. Here’s what our experts have to say about where you should spend your…

The idea that you can clean with bread sounds crazy. How does that even work? But it turns out Wonder Bread really does live up to its name; it’s a mess-erasing machine. Here’s how to remove smudges and stains with a slice of stale bread.  Bread has long been used to clean up messes, starting…

If you have dirty kitchen anxiety, wondering how to clean kitchen cabinets so they sparkle like new is something you think about often. You know that hard to remove, slightly sticky cabinet grime that just won’t go away no matter how many times you wash it? That crud makes cleaning a nightmare because it’s taken…

Once Clara Leung realized she could earn extra money growing and selling houseplants, she started raking in the cash! Here’s how she does it. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved plants. I work as an accountant, but I always wanted to share my plant passion with others. Two years ago, a woman…