If you’re thinking of downsizing, you may be wondering how you can tackle the mountain of memories and forgotten “must-haves” without feeling like you’re losing a part of yourself in the process. Downsizing can be surprisingly empowering and, yes, even a little liberating, even if you still can’t ever picture yourself parting with that beloved …
Small kitchens are a test of patience. You try reaching for a spatula, and before you know it, you knock over the spice rack with your elbow, and the mason jars follow the cumin seeds to the floor. It feels like you need the precision of a neurosurgeon to scramble eggs. You don’t need to …
Do people in your household bring their shoes indoors? If you’ve ever dealt with muddy footprints or persistent carpet stains, you’ve likely wished for an easy solution: the no-shoe house rule. Do you consider removing shoes before entering the house excessive, or are you totally on board with it? There’s something undeniably inviting about stepping …
Cleaning a house in ten minutes feels a lot like a pyramid scheme—too good to be true. The word “cleaning” alone might make you sigh, roll your eyes, or mentally compile a list of excuses to avoid it. But keeping a house tidy doesn’t have to mean an all-day, sweat-inducing, back-breaking marathon. Ten minutes is …
Your home can say a lot about where you are in life, even if you don’t always pay attention to it. After graduation, it might be time to trade in those college staples for things that make your space look less like a dorm room and more like a grown-up home. The transition is all …
My first apartment was so tiny I felt like I was living inside a baby’s fist. It was cute, and I had minimal space to clean, but I was constantly dodging furniture and tripping over my own thoughts. Despite being in a very convenient and safe location, I got tired of feeling claustrophobic and eventually …
One of my biggest adulting struggles is staring at a “good box” and not wanting to throw it away because “it’ll come in handy” someday. Except that day rarely comes, and it ends up harboring some questionable life forms. Many of us have trouble letting go of things, like that ancient remote control with buttons …
Have you ever looked at your space and realized it looks like it just survived a hurricane? According to psychologists, chaos in our living spaces can lead to stress. Some clutter is easy to identify, such as the stack of unread mail on your kitchen counter. At other times, your space may feel “off,” leaving …
The roof of our home is often out of sight, making it easy to neglect. Although it is a key player in sheltering you and your family from the elements, it may be forgotten when it comes to maintenance routines. A roof that gets the TLC it deserves can last for decades, sparing you from …
The kitchen counter is one of the most used spaces in the house and, sadly, also one of the most abused. It’s a space where you can chop veggies, sip coffee, and host the occasional family debate about who really ate the last cookie. But, as any home organization expert will tell you, it can …