Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member and Sugar staffer Lauren from the Su Casa group: Our fireplace when we first moved in had a horrible brass door and was really mucky inside. We really hated the look, and while we don't have an exact plan for the living room right now, since our focus is on the backyard, we decided to make a couple changes to make it a little more to our taste! We Read more

Have you started your Spring cleaning yet? If not, you can get inspired with my Spring Cleaning Checklist, which you can download and print out. The PDF lists cleaning and organizing duties room by room, to keep things simple. Since I couldn't fit all of my cleaning tips onto one list, I'll have to give you my homemade recipes for eco-friendly cleaning solutions here. From the floors to the Read more

When life hands you lemons . . . create a DIY solution! See my five ideas for all-natural, pet-friendly aids to keep your home clean and green! Source: Jupiter Images Read more

You already know you should clean your cell phones, your earbuds, and other tech regularly to fight germs, but what about other areas of your life? Keeping germs out of your home, lungs, and luggage is easy with the help of a few gadgets that use UV light (even lasers) to kill off bacteria, mites, and germs. Check 'em out, and live well. Read more

Do salmonella and E. coli haunt you in your nightmares? You need not be a neat freak to be afraid of the bacteria that may be creeping around your kitchen. Instead of fearing the worst, take some initiative and combat the nasty germs before they have a fighting chance. I've got five easy tips that will keep your kitchen (and you!) safe and healthy. Source: Flickr user NancyHugoCKD.com Read more

Well, well, well, there's still time to get all cleaned up even if you put off your weekend chores like I did. In addition to the plethora of surprising cleansers found in the kitchen, there are even more in the bathroom and laundry room. In fact, I'll bet you have some already in there. Sop up this knowledge and start the slideshow. Read more

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Ever since Spring has sprung its way back into my heart, I've not only had the urge to clean out my closet, but I've decided it's high time I gave some TLC to my gadget goods. So starting this weekend, I'm going to get out the tape, Q-tips, Windex, and wipes and wipe away the gunk and grime invading my trusty devices. Over 81 percent of you are already keeping your gadgets sparkling clean Read more

Although it's a dirty job, someone has to clean out the refrigerator. Especially if you cook at home often, it's best to get rid of old milk before it spoils. I clean my fridge out once a week, but if you haven't checked the contents of the cheese drawer in a while, I suggest you start your Spring cleaning now. Here's what you should do to maintain a pristine, fresh-smelling fridge. Read more

It's pretty standard for people to leave their holiday decorations up through New Year's, and even a couple weeks into January. And for those who decorate before Thanksgiving, that means the halls will be decked might a good two months. So, now that the guests have headed home and the presents have been unwrapped (and returned/exchanged, ha!), it's about time to start cleaning and packing up Read more