
Lauren Smith McDonough
Senior Editor
Lauren is a senior editor at Hearst. She was previously the senior editor at WomansDay.com and the home editor at GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com. Her book club, ramen, and jean jackets are a few of her favorite things.
The Ultimate Guide to Removing Permanent Marker Stains From Almost Any Surface
Plus, find out how to use this go-to stain removing product.
How to Get Ink Out of Clothes: 3 Easy Methods That Actually Work
Your garments will look brand new in no time.

13 Things You Should Never, Ever Put in the Dishwasher
These common kitchen items are not safe to throw in the top or bottom rack — here's why.

31 Halloween Fun Facts Both Kids and Adults Will Find Fascinating
This frighteningly fun trivia covers candy, Halloween movies, spooky history, and so much more.
How to Clean a Mattress Quickly and Easily
If you aren't regularly deep-cleaning your mattress, we've got bad news.

How to Remove Mildew From Walls, Fabric, Wood Furniture and More
Learn how to get rid of nasty mildew stains and smells in your home.

The 50 Best U.S. Cities to Visit That Look Just Like Europe
Leavenworth, Washington, looks like it was plucked right out of Germany.

The 40 Most Beautiful Castles You Can Visit in the United States
From cobblestone towers to dreamy terraces, you'll want to play princess and move right in.

How to Clean All Your Jewelry, According to Cleaning Experts
Keep silver, gold, costume jewelry and more shiny with minimal effort.

How to Get Paint Out of Clothes, According to Cleaning Experts
We've got the tricks for acrylic, latex and oil-based paint too.

How to Get Rid of Dust in Your Home
You're going to need more than a few feathers on a stick.

How to Clean Cloudy Glasses (and Prevent Future Buildup)
Say goodbye to glasses that always look dirty — even when they're not!

The Only Guide You Need to Read Laundry Symbols
Learn how to properly wash, dry and iron your garments with care.

How to Clean a Sponge and Kill Bacteria
Turns out, microwaving it isn't your best option.

20 Festive Easter Facts That You Probably Haven't Heard Before
Including how it got its name and why eggs are so important.

How to Clean a Showerhead
Get those clogged nozzles running like new in no time.

30 Best Christmas Decor Storage Ideas to Keep Your Home Looking as Polished as Ever
Brilliant ideas to keep your ornaments, garlands and tree in great shape.

How to Remove Coffee Stains From Your Carpet, Clothes, and Just About Everything Else
Tackle spills head-on with these tips and tricks.

20 Best Dorm Room Ideas That'll Make a Small Space Feel Like Home
Make your dorm room the most organized one on campus.

15 Easy Paper Organization Ideas to Keep Your Documents Safe and Sound
Because a lone binder of tax forms and a tray of mail near the door is not going to cut it.

How to Bleach Clothes and Prevent White Items From Fading
Because sweat stains will never be all the rage.

40 New Uses for Things You Were Going to Throw Away
To think you almost got rid of all those super-useful paper towel tubes, egg cartons, and tissue boxes.

25 of the Biggest (And Grossest) Cleaning Mistakes That Actually Make Your House Dirtier
You'll save time by following these tips the first time around.

CDC Warns of Swimming Pool Parasite “Crypto” Ahead of July 4th Holiday
This icky organism can cause "profuse" diarrhea.

The Finnish Cleaning Method Will Forever Change the Way You Dry Dishes
Thanks to Amazon, you can bring this space-saving hack to your home.

10 Weird Things That Are Making You Anxious
Skimping on sleep isn't doing you any favors.

How to Clean Your Laminate Floors (Without Ruining Them)
If you have an upright vacuum, listen up.

15 Reasons to Ignore All of Your Housework Today
Put down the rubber gloves and step away from the vacuum.

The Ultimate Cleaning Schedule for Your Day, Week, Month, and Year
Our experts revealed the truth about how often you need to clean everything.

7 Things You Should Clean Every Single Day
No more excuses, people.

12 Hacks to Turn Your Unfinished Attic Into an Organized Haven
Transform your go-to dumping ground into a clutter-free zone.

11 Unbelievable Spring Cleaning Transformations
We all have that room(s) in our house that could use a makeover...