Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

As property listings flood the Auckland market and DIY projects spring into life, savvy movers are discovering the secret weapon of the season — the cargo van. Whether you're staging a home for sale, ...

Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful?

A basin wrench is a tool that allows you to tighten and loosen the nuts that hold a faucet to a sink, as well as the nuts ...

Learn how to create your own DIY clean laundry detergent with this simple guide. This video covers the ingredients and steps needed to make an effective and environmentally friendly detergent for your ...

Vacuuming sucks—but not if your vacuum is clogged. In that case, instead of collecting dirt, dust, pet dander and whatever else has found its way onto your floor, it leaves some of that debris ...

Without much thought, Americans have built up potent arsenals in their homes worthy of a chemical weapons treaty. I’m talking, of course, about your cleaning cabinet. When I investigated mine recently ...

Harvard economist Roland Fryer provides surprising insights on how you think about household chores. Americans are obsessed with doing things ourselves. We clean our houses, assemble our furniture and ...

Spring cleaning is trendier, but there are plenty of cleaning tasks for every season. Here are a few chores to check off your list for summer. For almost every category below, vinegar is a star player ...

LIMA — The Mayor’s Spring Clean-up will continue with newly announced locations for Saturdays, June 7 and June 14 in Lima. From 9 a.m. to noon, residents can participate in the event by disposing of ...

Instead of spending a bunch of money on expensive car wash add-ons, take matters into your own hands and wash your car yourself. Spring cleaning season is here, and you shouldn’t forget about cleaning ...