Plus, what not to do.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Keeble / Getty Images Curtains should be washed every three months in high-traffic areas and six months in low-traffic areas.

The curtains are usually not given much attention in regular cleaning, but they are one of the most important factors in keeping the overall ambience of a room. From controlling the amount of sunlight ...

Plus, what not to do. It's easy to remember to vacuum the floor, change your sheets, and clean the dishes, but when it comes to really deep cleaning your home, you can't forget to wash your curtains.

J. Savage Gibson In the master bedroom, Bartholomew rather ingeniously topped a Louis XVI-style bed with a patterned slipcover. The tie-on covers add cottage-like detailing to the formal design. "It's ...

In the master bedroom, Bartholomew rather ingeniously topped a Louis XVI-style bed with a patterned slipcover. The tie-on covers add cottage-like detailing to the formal design. "It's fun to ...