There are certain decluttering and home organizing tips that apply to all the rooms in your house.
You will find these here along with a few room and space specific tips that don’t really fit anywhere else. ;-)
Is disorganization getting in your way of achieving the things that you want? These organizing tips can help. It happens to even the most organized of people. Clutter just starts creeping in. When there are too many things around me, I get overwhelmed. And that’s when I start to miss the important things – appointments, …
Using baskets is a great way to get organized. The problem is that organization is fluid. So, what works for you today, may not work for you tomorrow. So, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to invest in expensive storage because you may want to change it up as time goes on. Here are …
Are you shopping for outdoor flood lights for your home? Here are 3 good options that you can consider. I can tell you that when you do a home renovation – you find yourself buying things that you never even gave a thought to before – things like automatic flood lights. 3 Options for Outdoor …
Wondering what the best lighting color temperature is for a finished basement? It’s so hard to get it right. These are the bulbs that I used. I decided that the best light bulbs for basements – in my opinion – were these 75 watt equivalent BR30 dimmable light bulbs in Bright White (3000K). But making …
Why is it important to know how to store batteries? Because improper storage of your regular household batteries can be dangerous. A few years ago a friend told me this story: They experienced a damaging fire in their home. The cause? Improperly stored batteries. Like many people, they had a container for batteries in their …
Organizing your craft supplies doesn’t have to be complicated. Use these 5 simple steps to create order from your DIY chaos. When it comes to DIY, I’m what you might call a dabbler. I have big ideas and go a little nuts finding all the appropriate craft supplies – because I just know that this …
I am embarrassed to admit it – but my family room was a disaster before I decided to redecorate. By updating just a few things, I was able to give the room some new life. It still looks lived in, but far more comfortable. Really, I don’t know how it happened. But over time, my …
I spent the better part of Memorial Day weekend picking out deer resistant plants. My very overgrown and weed ridden gardens needed some TLC because the deer have been hungry. Very hungry. When I say gardens I mean flowers, bushes, trees – that type of thing. Fruits and vegetables are out of my league – …
Bet you didn’t know that January is Get Organized Month (GO month for short)? But it does make sense. Get Organized Month is the best time to set achievable goals and start the year off right. The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) uses Get Organized Month to empower businesses and busy people to take control …
I have learned a thing or two about the basics of a sagging roof, trusses, and carrying beams in the past few days. If you are remodeling your home, then you might be interested in this basic knowledge too. Part of the upper floor in the home that we were re-siding extended out over the garage. …
Your home renovation will stress you out – because things rarely go smoothly. So, take a deep breath and use these 10 tips for dealing with contractors – to find a little zen in the middle of the chaos. The home renovation process is painful – but you hope the result is worth it. 10 …
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