Downsizing is funny. You wake up one day, and suddenly, the couch feels too big. Other times, it nags at you for months until you finally make peace with moving to a smaller space where the hallway doesn’t echo. Maybe you’re prompted by a desire for simplicity or the realization that the kids have flown …
We’ve all heard the mantra reduce, reuse, recycle—but how many of us actually implement it in our everyday lives? Sometimes, it feels like the only thing that survives today’s throw-away culture is a good box. Everything else is doomed to be thrown away in favor of the latest model or upgrade. But if you’re ready …
Have you found yourself standing in the cleaning aisle, squinting at labels that seem to require a PhD in chemistry to decipher? Those little bottles of hope that promise a sparkling home can lead us down a rabbit hole of trust issues when the all-purpose cleaner proves not to be very all-purpose (yes, a bit …
Most people (except for our ever-curious toddlers) don’t like bugs. We particularly dislike them when they’re swirling around your perfectly ripened bananas as if they own the place. Fruit flies are tiny troublemakers that can turn any pleasant evening of snacking into a frustrating battle of wills, and they don’t take the hint even if …
You don’t see clutter accumulating in the same way you don’t see dust settling on your shelves. You have a clear entryway one day, and the next, there’s an Everest of shoes, bags, dog leashes, and a wig. You don’t even wear wigs. When it comes to clutter, it’s not always the big, obvious things …
Any person who has ever cleaned a home would love one more product that promises an effortless path to a spotless home. The cleaning product choices are endless, but the common worry is, “Will it work?” You can’t know until you try it, and many households have ventured into this battleground and emerged victorious. Have …
I don’t know anyone who enjoys the company of uninvited guests, especially when they come with six legs, wings, and complete disregard for personal space. Pests are annoying and sometimes scary; some cluster flies in the attic can make you move out of your home. Bugs (such as ants or spiders) can turn even the …
How hard can cleaning be? We all think we’ve got it figured out—grab a wet cloth, wipe the counters, sweep the floors, and maybe throw in some vacuuming. Yet, no matter how often we clean, our homes never quite feel spotless, do they? Even the cleanest among us have blind spots. I’ve been guilty of …
Everything can be outsourced or ordered online these days. That’s why teaching yourself a skill feels like a mini rebellion. There’s something incredibly satisfying about rolling up your sleeves and tackling a can of paint, some spackle, and a hammer. You will save a few bucks, but you will also enjoy the thrill of creating …
Most guest rooms are often afterthoughts, stashed in the smallest room, and furnished with hand-me-downs. But not yours. Creating the ultimate guest bedroom is an art form that goes beyond clean sheets and ample closet space. You don’t want your guests to enjoy a great dinner and then retire to a room that looks like …