Spring cleaning always starts with good intentions — and ends with one half-clean room and a growing sense of defeat. I’ve tried scribbling lists, blocking out time in my calendar, and even convincing ...

In an earlier, dirtier era, a thorough post-winter scrubbing was a labor-intensive necessity. Today, the tradition lives on as an annual rite of purification and renewal. The American Cleaning ...

If you're like me and have heaps of clothes, accessories or toys for the little ones, a little organization can go a long way - and make your space look a little bigger, in my experience. I like using ...

Springtime means April showers, which bring May flowers, sure — but now is the time to evaluate your possessions and make sure you’re protected throughout the year. Did you know? If food has gone bad ...

With spring just around the corner, it's time for a big spring clean (or a BSC, if you will). With spring just around the corner, it's time to start plotting your own BSC, and that means making sure ...

It's time to spring clean our apartments and houses. LAist has you covered with tips from some pros and a few resourceful Angelenos who responded to us on social media. Why now: Spring cleaning can ...

A writer discovers the joy of breaking up chores into manageable chunks. By Daisy Jones I don’t enjoy doing household chores. More than that, I don’t enjoy completing menial tasks in general, or doing ...

Here's something to ponder while you're dusting and spritzing and wiping down every surface of your home while spring cleaning this year: you're participating in an age-old tradition that's rooted in ...