You have the dog, the door chain, and the peephole, but what else can you do to make your home more secure? You can never be too safe, and there are a slew of innovative devices and strategies you might not have thought of yet. Technology continues to strive to make people’s lives easier, with …
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How truly clean is your home? It’s easy to spot the spilled coffee on the kitchen counter, but how often do you remember your range hood interior when cleaning? We all have those spots in our homes that get neglected a little too often. Your family’s health depends on many things, and living in a …
Managing a home requires making daily decisions: How can I declutter the kitchen counter? Should tomatoes be refrigerated? What if I accidentally shrink my favorite shirt? Laundry choices, in particular, can be perplexing, as mistakes might ruin a perfectly good garment or damage the machine. The crucial laundry dilemma is deciding which items can be …
Decluttering can be freeing, creating space and bringing a sense of order to your environment. When the cleaning urge hits, many of us can’t rest until we successfully purge our space. However, in the quest for minimalism, it’s all too easy to discard items you might deeply regret letting go of later when you aren’t …
Laundry is one of those never-ending chores that keeps piling up, especially when you have kids. No matter how often you dry, fold, and organize, the pile just returns! The best way to deal with laundry is to toss it in, set the cycle, and hope for the best, right? Unfortunately, some of your laundry …
When a shirt is stained beyond saving or those threadbare jeans can’t make one more trip to the donation bin, don’t toss them just yet. With a little creativity, you can turn worn textiles into useful household helpers, garden aids, and even gifts. Below you’ll find practical ideas for repurposing some of your most raggedy …
Do you toss everything you deem dirty or worn in the washer on laundry day? Maybe you shouldn’t. Good hygiene is important, but over-washing can do more harm than good. Some items lose their efficacy, durability, or texture when washed too often. And it’s not just laundry. Some things, like your kids’ toys, might not …
Wouldn’t it be nice if houses came with a free handyman and a manual on how to DIY common problems? When you get the keys to your home, they also hand you some responsibility. As a homeowner, you will now need to know a little more than how to open and close the door. Being …
A tidy home and garden start with simple systems that are easy to maintain. Baskets and bins are the workhorses that make this possible: they contain clutter, define zones, and help everyone put things back where they belong. Below are 15 smart storage ideas, each with a clear purpose, quick setup tips, and how they …
Creating a home gym can be a game-changer, especially if you’re balancing a busy lifestyle with the desire to stay fit. However, designing a functional home gym can be unexpectedly overwhelming—where do I put it? What do I buy first? Do I really need to have huge music speakers? Can I use my baby as …