Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Updated on March 28 to include comments from Heather Aiello and Amelia ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. This year, 8 in 10 Americans plan to participate in spring cleaning, ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

With the arrival of warmer weather comes the chore of spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is a way to transition from cold weather to warm weather with a clean, refreshed home. While spring cleaning can ...

Spring cleaning is a ritual in many households. The idea of “out with the old, in with the new” feels fresh and motivating after months of hibernating indoors, and, whether you personally like it or ...

After a long dark winter, few would dare to complain about the glorious amount of light that spring brings with it. And yet, ...

One in five parents would trade going on their yearly vacation to get out of spring cleaning. A recent poll of 2,000 parent homeowners with kids under 17 found that, for many, spring isn’t all ...

While the specific customs and practices may vary across cultures, the underlying themes of purification, preparation for new beginnings, and the celebration of spring’s arrival remain central to this ...

We all know that spring cleaning our homes is good for us, both mentally and physically. The same goes for donating unused and no-longer-wanted items, especially in the age of overconsumption. However ...