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, ...

The subject of spring cleaning can bring many things to mind. Often, people may think about all the tasks that they feel should be done. Spring cleaning often means that the home gets a thorough ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The flowers are blooming and the weather is warmer which brings a crop of donations to local thrift stores. “I would say probably 20 to 30 percent increase in donations already ...

In an earlier, dirtier era, a thorough post-winter scrubbing was a labor-intensive necessity. Today, the tradition lives on as an annual rite of purification and renewal. The American Cleaning ...

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 ...

Spring signals fresh beginnings. With longer days and blooming flowers, there’s no better time to reset and refresh. Most of ...

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 ...

Spring cleaning is that special time of year when you roll up your sleeves and dedicate yourself to improving your life. Invigorated by the warmth and longer days of the changing seasons, you have the ...