My mom taught me this cleaning hack when I was a kid, and 20 years later it's still the only thing that can force me to tidy ...

When I was growing up, I never considered myself much of a neat person. I liked my spaces a certain way, but it felt more like controlled chaos than tidy. As I got older, living with roommates and ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. With summer in full swing, flip-flops, beach towels, and sunscreen have become daily fixtures in most homes. But so has the ...

Clutter can cause "visual stress". When you see stuff everywhere, you can feel run down, tired, and frustrated. You may have even put off having people over because of the clutter in your home. Having ...

Between deeper cleanings in the wash or with a vacuum, you can freshen up your drapes by giving them a few whacks with ...

Homes where young children lay their heads at night may not be as tidy as the photos lining home decorating magazine spreads. But while lived-in family homes may never be spotless, they do not have to ...

Living and dealing with constant clutter is especially harmful for women, according to therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, not only because they often bear the burden of "fixing" the mess, but also because ...