Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast | October 1, 2022

(Branislav, Getty Images Signature/Akintevs, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, learn which remodeling projects get the most bang for your buck, what could be causing a nail polish remover odor in a home, how to clean red cedar siding and more. Projects That Get the Most Bang for Your Buck A new garage door … Read more

Here’s What Happened When I Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in My Dryer

The buzzer rang, and I removed the items from the dryer, and … yes, it was still super staticky. But wait, when I compared the socks to the before picture, the fibers were definitely a little less fuzzed out. So, it seems the foil does do something! But it’s just not super effective or obvious.

3 Things You Need to Safely Deep Clean Your Home

Alexandra Frost Alexandra Frost is a Cincinnati-based freelance journalist, content marketing writer, copywriter, and editor focusing on health and wellness, parenting, real estate, business, education, and lifestyle. Away from the keyboard, Alex is also mom to her four sons under age 7, who keep things chaotic, fun, and interesting. For over a decade she has … Read more

This 6-in-1 Steam Mop Saved My White Living Room Rug, and I Even Use It On My Clothes (Yes, Really!)

Britt FranklinAssistant Shopping Editor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. … Read more

12 Places Most People Forget to Dust Before an Open House

Most homeowners’ questions about maximizing their home’s value focus on potential renovations or repairs. But the simplest way to make your house more appealing to potential buyers is by giving it a good dusting before an open house. For more content like this follow Real Estate Where does a well-intentioned duster even begin? Should you … Read more

How Fabuloso Became a Cultural Cleaning Staple

Recognized for its iconic purple bottle and fragrant lavender scent, Fabuloso has been a staple cleaning product. It’s especially celebrated in the Latinx community and used by parents and grandparents since the early ’80s. Fabuloso is so popular that many people tie some of their clearest childhood memories to it.  For more content like this … Read more

The One Thing You Might Be Forgetting to Clean in the Bathroom

Shifrah Combiths With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town life … Read more

I Just Moved Into an Apartment with White Floors and This Slim Vacuum Has Been My Lifesaver

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I just moved to New York City, and in doing so, I abandoned my little Los Angeles beach bungalow. With its very 80s kitchen, hardwood floors, and somewhat malfunctioning … Read more

TikTok’s “Queen of Cleaning” Vanesa Amaro on What Cleaning Means to Her

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Like many others during March 2020, Vanesa Amaro’s housekeeping job came to a screeching halt. She and her husband Alex, whom she taught how to clean while they were … Read more