Home-Cleaning Hacks and DIY

Many book lovers feel guilty about the idea of getting rid of books, even if unread books are taking over their living spaces. Here are some helpful tips for decluttering your bookshelf, and why it's okay to let some books go.

The thing about cleaning implements is that they get beaten, bashed, and broken down, especially if you aren't using them properly. This article will show you how to refurbish an old broom.

No more harsh chemicals to clean away the tarnish from brass and copper treasures! A few tasty items from the kitchen, and you are on your way to chemical-free tarnish removal!

This article will walk you through how to make your own washing soda at home to help you clean all sorts of crazy messes in your house fast and easy. All it takes is an oven, a cookie sheet, and a box of baking soda.

This article looks at effective drain cleaners that can be put together using common household substances. They are inexpensive and don't involve the toxic chemicals often found in commercial cleaners.

Blood stains in fabric, furniture, and clothes can be a real bummer. Wherever the fresh or dried stubborn stain is, learn how to remove it once and for all. Here are some simple cleaning hacks. The best part is, these cleaning products are probably sitting around your house.

You don't have to spend hours cleaning your house! Here's how to recapture wasted time and clean your house in five minutes.

A demonstration of how to clean silver with baking soda and aluminum foil: the aluminum reduces the oxidation on the silver, allowing the silver metal to return to its shiny state. Silver tarnish is silver sulfide, and heavily tarnished items may create a sulfur odor when this method is employed.

Tired of your house smelling like the meal you just cooked? Tired of coming back from a restaurant smelling like food, grease, or spices? If you're like me, you like your home and your clothes to smell fresh and clean. Here's how to get rid of bad odors.

Vinegar is the home cleaning superhero - no joke. Let's talk about why on earth you would choose this pungent beauty to clean everything from carpets to glass to even your washing machine. The power of vinegar doesn't end inside the home, so let's explore all the goodness it has to offer!

Whether you need to remove labels from a jar, a new appliance, or a window these tips will help you get rid of, not only the label but that horrible sticky glue as well.

Simple and pain-free things you can do to make your house look clutter free all the time, with only a little bit of effort on your part.

Do you enjoy the smells of autumn? Want a simple, easy, fresh, and fantastic autumn air freshener that you can make at home? If so, you've come to the right place! Read on, friends!

When your house is stinky, you need some natural home deodorizing tips for every room. By using some simple, natural, healthy ingredients that you likely already have in your home, you can have a clean smelling home again quickly and easily.

If you really want to live more naturally and avoid chemicals in your home, replacing your household cleaners with essential oils can be a life-changing decision. Experiment with some blends and use the oils that smell the best to you. They will leave your home smelling amazing.

Make laundry soap and save tons of money! This soap actually works, and it's really easy and cheap to make! Safe for all washers, including high-efficiency (HE).