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, ...

When it comes to spring cleaning, it can be challenging to get yourself motivated for the task. It’s time-consuming and can be labor-intensive, but there is no better feeling than completing the job.

Life often slows down in the winter: fewer guests, fewer plans, chores put off due to 5 p.m. sunsets. But that’s where a spring-cleaning checklist comes in. Springtime is synonymous with a clean and ...