Whether you've invited a few neighbors over for snacks and sports or many of your family and friends over for a big dinner, you're going to want a clean house. With so many other things already on your plate, getting the house ready for company can seem like a huge chore.

Cleaning is a big job, especially if you're going to be doing a lot of focused spring cleaning. You'll need help! You can call maid services to give you a head start, and you can also get your children involved. Sure, chances are if you ask your kids if they want to help clean, they're going to say no.

You can combat that by making it tailored to them. Break the tasks into things they can handle by themselves—it will make them feel more independent—and find ways to make it entertaining. You can do this by playing music, racing the clock, or turning it into a game.

There's a lot you can do for your house to freshen it up for spring, including houseplants. When you put plants in the house, you bring a little bit of the freshness from outside in, and plants tend to boost a person's mood, so it's a great addition to a house.

Even better, houseplants are known to filter the air. Want cleaner, fresher air? Plants will help!

Not everyone is an interior designer or even really good at knowing what to do to make things look different and more exciting in our homes. That's okay! There are great designers out there who share their ideas and secrets for those of us who aren't decorating-inclined.

These three tips will make you look like a professional designer to your friends—don't worry, we won't tell!

You have maid services to tackle the inside of your house, but what about the inside of your car? The busier you are and the more people that ride with you every day, the more messy your car might become. If you're tired of the mess and not only want to clean it but also prevent it from taking over, here are some ideas:

Floral patterns can be a little intimidating if you've never used them before. For a lot of people, there's a fear that florals done the wrong way will end up in a room that feels dated and old-fashioned. The good news is that with just a few guidelines, you can make your florals look fresh and modern.

Busy schedule? Young children? Whatever the cause, your day is already packed with stuff. How frustrating is it to look around the house and see clutter? Maid services help with the cleaning, but they aren't there to tackle daily tidying, so there must be a way to get it done quickly and easily.

Jordan at The Fun, Cheap, or Free Queen shared her technique for getting through the tidying with two young children (and one on the way!). We've broken it down into a few easy steps that are so fast, it might take you longer to read this than clean!

Your refrigerator is one of the most important appliances in your home. It helps to keep drinks and foods like your favorite snacks and vegetables fresh. When carrying out housekeeping chores, it is a good idea to include your refrigerator on the to-do list. By simply arranging it, you will enjoy fast access to various items when you need them. This will, in turn, save you time for other income-generating activities.

Are you forced to leave your car out on the street because your garage doesn’t have enough room for it? If so then its time you started thinking of how to get your garage organized. Listed below are a few tips to help you make that happen. Read on!

1. Sort

It is best to group similar items together to make them easy to find. Shelving units, a few coats of paint and some cute decals for the garage door will transform the space without spending a lot of money. Put frequently used items, such as paper towel, cleaning materials, toilet paper and drinks, on the shelf units.

Have you ever tried to wax or polish a car with pits, scratches, or dents? If you have, then you know it never adds any real value—you can’t wax away the dents! The same thing happens to your door knobs. After many years of handling or being bumped they soon lose their shine no matter how often you put them on your house cleaning list. The only way to bring back the elegance is by replacing them with new ones. The following are knob types that you may use: