Heres how often you should be monitoring for pests. But knowing when to do it is just as important. Effective pest control also is about the big picture, not just about dealing with them after the fact. Credit:Getty Images Factors To Consider Its time to talk about how often to do pest control. Its very situational, says Benson. Every pest problem and structure is different so theres no one-size-fits all approach....

We took this bathroom-cleaning conundrum straight to the experts. Some household chores are essential no matter how much we dread them, like cleaningthe bathroom. Meet The Experts How Often Should You Clean Your Shower Curtain? Why Is Cleaning The Shower Curtain So Important? Speckles or curious colors on a curtain or liner aresigns that mold and bacteria are thrivingon the humid surface. Contaminants like mold and bacteria can grow on the surface without proper cleaning, says Rubino....

We asked an expert. Getty Images Keeping your home in tip-top shape can be a struggle. How Often Do you should probably Mop Your Floors? Credit:Getty Images Of course, you should probably vacuum or sweep the floor before mopping, explains Leiva. Another thing to consider is how many people you live with. The more people you have in your home, the more traffic you’ll have on your floors. This will help ensure that you’re not just spreading around dirt and germs, explains Leiva....

Ensure the safety of your home by knowing how often you should replace smoke detectors. Getty Images When’s the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector? Then it sounds like it’s time to give it an inspection. Credit:Getty Images Worn out detectors and technology within the system naturally degrades the longer your detector is in use. When To Replace Your Smoke Detector Fire professionals recommend you replacing your smoke detector every ten years....

Keeping your pillows fresh will help you get the rest you need. And if wewash our pillowsregularly do they really need to be replaced? The short answer is yes. Credit:LAUREY GLENN; STYLIST: HEATHER CHADDUCK HILLEGAS Meet The Experts How Often Should You Replace Pillows? Depending on the size of your machine, you should be able to wash two pillows at a time. Rapinchuk recommends using a warm water, gentle cycle to launder pillows....

There’s several factors to consider. Every household is different, so there isnt a one-size-fits-all answer, she says. You really have to assess what each household requires. Credit:Getty Images And who wants an inefficient clean? Vacuuming your furniture, blinds, and other forgotten areas goes far in keeping your home clean and dust-free. Upholstered furnitureneeds to be vacuumed regularly too. Add furniture to your weekly vacuum routine. Mattresses also need regular vacuuming to get rid of dust mites and other allergens....

Plus, tips for proper hand towel washing. If there’s heavy traffic, wash your hand towels every two or three days. These factors should also impact how many hand towels you keep your linen closet stocked with. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn “Towels should be washed using a long wash cycle withwarm to hot water,” Miller says. “And stick to the recommended amount of detergent because more detergent does not equal more cleaning power....

It all comes back to holly and ivy. But few people realize why these complementary hues represent the popular holiday or where its origins begin. This traditional color scheme has a history rooted in symbolism, religion, and even Coca-Cola. Credit: Roberto Machado Noa / Contributor / Getty Images Here’s what it’s crucial that you know about the classic red and green Christmas color palette. This tradition transformed into a similar version of today’s festive red and green Christmas decor....

“We play it after any touchdown, any field goal or any big play. We incorporate it into our pregame show and our ‘March to the Stadium’ parade route. And a title that repeats itself 19 times. University of Tennessee’s Pride of the Southland Band.Credit:Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Introduced on October 21, 1972 (yes, more than 50 years ago! “We knew it was something new and different,” she says....

So, how do you know when it is officially time to switch out your wardrobe for spring clothes? Too many times, weve been humbled. This indecisive time period is perfect for cleaning out your closet. Credit:Getty Images/Olga Relenko That way, your closet is set up for success. Credit:Getty Images/The Good Brigade Credit:Getty Images/fcafotodigital Credit:Getty Images

“When you say Southern, for me, I think ofSouthern values, I think of Southern comfort. That is something that I will never, ever take for granted. What makes me Southern is I smile at everybody. Credit:Sophia Matinazad I speak to everyone, whether they like it or not. I just want you to know that I appreciate you being here. That’s Southern to me. It’s not fast pace, it’s family pace....

Utensil marks, begone! Now, the-more-than-century-old (it was founded in 1882!) agent is a kitchen staple in my house for another reason. Credit:ALISON GOOTEE FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS It really does work wonders on those utensil-caused scratch marks. Plate with utensil marks. Plate after scrubbing with Bar Keepers Friend.

These tips are sure to bring all the birds to your yard. That said, there are several important factors to consider to check that your birdbath actuallyattracts birds. Feathers are very important to birds, because they keep the birds warm andmost importantlyallow birds to fly. Credit:Getty Images / Barbara Rich Because of this, birds like to have a place to perch and hide nearby. That gives the birds a way to approach the birdbath, confirm there are no predators around....