Clogged gutters can lead to basement flooding and foundation damage. A large, old maple tree overhanging the house was removed due to safety concerns. Despite the tree's removal, debris still clogs ...

I’ve never been one to avoid hard work or shy away from a difficult project, but that doesn’t mean I won’t find ways to “work ...

It happens every year: The weather warms up, the plants start sprouting, and suddenly it’s spring—and time to clean up after a few months of hibernation. The concept of spring cleaning is pretty ...

The end of the year is a time when many people travel to see loved ones. Maybe you have family or friends coming over for the holidays, and you realize, oh, it is time to clean up. OK, don't panic. No ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart technology is commonplace throughout many people's homes nowadays and there are now even a range of cleaning gadgets and devices that ...

The pandemic inspired new vigilance about germs, including more frequent and thorough house cleaning—changes that stuck with many of us years later. But while cleanliness is a virtue, germ fixation is ...

Imagine your home on its messiest day. Maybe you're standing in the doorway of your living room and it's chaos as far as the eye can see. Legos strewn across the floor. Dirty socks wedged between ...

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