Jul
17

Small Space Storage Solutions

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If you’re struggling to reduce clutter in your garage or shed, you’re not alone. Overcome your storage challenges and clear up the clutter with these creative solutions. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun
17

Freshen Up Your Home For Summer

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In the summer it’s nice to lighten-up everything that you’re doing - cooking, dressing, even your home! Here are a few tips from Better Homes and Garden that will help you make your life feel lighter, cooler, and more summery! Read the rest of this entry »

Mar
19

GARDEN SHED ORGANIZATION

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As any avid gardener knows, the key to successful spring gardening each year is prep work. Get into gear now by stocking and organizing your shed (or dedicated space in your garage) so it’s ready for gardening action. Here’s how:

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Mar
11

Expiration Dates

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Certain items in your house practically scream, “toss me” when their prime has passed. That mysterious extra white layer on the Cheddar? A sure sign it needs to be put out of its misery. Chunky milk? Down the drain it goes.

But what about that jar of olives or Maraschino cherries that has resided in your refrigerator since before the birth of your kindergartner? Or the innumerable nonedibles lurking deep within your cabinets and closets: stockpiled shampoo and toothpaste, seldom-used silver polish? How do you know when their primes have passed? Read the rest of this entry »

Feb
13

Junk Drawer

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Let’s admit it - we’ve all got at least one, sometimes we have one in every room- so let’s stop feeling guilty about it and figure out what we want to do with it. Should we allow ourself one junk drawer, for that collection of thumbtacks, doorknobs, and extra coffee pot cords that are orphans in our otherwise immaculate homes? I think one junk drawer is a reasonable request, but if your junk drawer has begun to multiply into many, or it’s just grown out of control and the drawer doesn’t close so well anymore - it’s time to get serious and have a junk drawer make-over. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan
12

Organizing Basics

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Unclutter Your Room: Tips To Achieve An Orderly Room

  1. Don’t throw things and leave them lying around; tidy it up by putting things away in a cabinet or drawer, where they belong. Each time you dress up, make a habit of putting the dirty clothes in the hamper, and hanging the clothes that you will still be using on the rack.
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