housework

Men, who have endured slightly higher unemployment rates than women, have been taking on more of the household shopping, according to a recent report. The trend hasn't boded well for stores: On average, men spend less than women on each trip.

In a trying time, try harder.As families become strapped for disposable income and spend more of their resources utilizing the currency of "time" instead of "cash," the iron is coming back out of the closet. Instead of spending your ever-dwindling paycheck on dry cleaning, why not iron your own...

Despairing over the disorder in your household but unable to afford a cleaning person? Millions of those sharing your pain have found help via the Internet from the the Fly Lady. Her blend of encouragement, gentle but relentless prodding and time-saving tips have helped millions bring a tidy order...

From our Department of the Obvious - A University of Michigan study has shown that a husband creates an additional seven hours of housework for women, while wives save men an hour of housework per week. The latest results of an ongoing study of housework trends showed a continued decline in hours...