"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s that time of year: The weather is getting milder and milder. Hibernation no longer feels necessary ...

A biohazard cleaner has revealed what 20 years of chain smoking can do to a home's walls. The cleaner, who is known on social media as Biggie Clean, uploaded a clip on Thursday to his TikTok account, ...

Cleaning the walls is more important than you might think. Don't allow dust, mildew, or grease to build up in your home. Think about your cleaning routine. It likely includes chores like vacuuming, ...

Even on my best Sunday, when I have it in me to do a deep clean of my apartment, I always feel like I forgot about an area. A few places I’d bet a lot of people, myself included, forget to clean (or ...

Last week, the Mosquito Fire grew to encompass over 100 acres, forcing thousands in the Placer and El Dorado counties of California to evacuate as the flames threatened their communities. Now, thanks ...

Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

Rachel Mooney was caught off guard when smoky air poured into her Tualatin home that she closed up as best as she could. So she improvised. She tucked damp towels in gaps around window and door frames ...

When Should You Clean Your Walls? But not every wall should be cleaned. In fact, some walls shouldn’t be cleaned, and should be repainted instead. Ziegelman says, “If there is damage to the paint, ...

Most people know secondhand smoke is harmful—but thirdhand smoke? That's the toxic residue tobacco leaves behind on surfaces ...