While I generally keep my apartment at an above-average level of cleanliness (no dirty dishes in the sink; bed made every morning), having company over means I go into scrubbing overdrive. No counter ...

When spring flowers pop up, so do the honey-do lists, and right at the top is always the dreaded chore of window washing. A clear view of spring’s beauty requires a bit of elbow grease. Here’s how.

In an age when high-tech cleaning sprays and microfiber cloths dominate the market, an old Victorian-era trick has resurfaced, using a cup of old tea. According to historical sources, a well-aged cup ...