1. One of the most overlooked areas on the outside of the home is the rain gutters. If they are clogged with dry leaves and other debris when the snow flies, you risk ice dams forming when the water from melting snow tries to run through a clogged gutter and then refreezes. Be sure to […]
Organizing
18 Practical Items That Will Organize Your Desk
1. With some hot glue and a few pint-sized mason jars, you can put together this handy organizer. It makes a cute group of little cubbies perfect for holding an assortment of pens, pencils and permanent markers. 2. Instead of letting the mail clutter your desk space, repurpose an old window shutter into a handy mail […]
10 Ways to Finally Organize Your Recipes
Recipes are a necessary part of cooking, but they can get out of control so easily! This makes it increasingly difficult to locate that one recipe for chocolate cake the family loved, or the casserole that was actually a hit with the kids. Here are some easy ways to finally organize those out-of-control recipes so you can rediscover […]
10 Life Hacks That Will Help You Clean Your Baseboards Like a Pro
Baseboards are one of those things in the home that are neglected until they’re really dusty and dirty, and it’s usually because they are just plain forgotten, or they’re not that fun to clean. Either way, these 10 hacks will help you clean your baseboards like a pro so you can move on to the […]
10 Ways to Keep Your Car Organized
Take a remote control caddy and put it under your kid’s car seat. Just fill each of the pockets with something your kid can eat or play with. Now they have everything at hand that they need to stay entertained! Get your trunk organized and double your storage space! You just have to utilize the […]
18 Organization Hacks That are Almost Free
Organizing your home doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Some of the best organization hacks out there cost virtually nothing, or nothing at all! Here is a roundup of 18 organization hacks anyone can do to have a more organized home. The most simple drawer organizer out there is as close […]
How to Remove Hard Water Stains (The Easy Way!)
Hard water is notorious for staining sinks, shower doors, dishwashers and glasses, just to name a few. But don’t worry, there are some easy ways to remove those pesky hard water stains. The dishwasher is one area of your home that is notorious for hard water stains. The easiest way to freshen up […]
10 Outside-the-Box Ways to Clean Common Messes
Cleaning common messes doesn’t have to be complicated, and there may even be some ways to accomplish it that you’ve never heard of before. After awhile, those coffee mugs begin to get harder and harder to clean as the coffee stains begin to stick around, but here’s a out-of-the-box way to say goodbye to those […]
20 Ways Your Storage Can be Stylish
Storage solutions don’t have to be boring! Storage can be stylish, and here’s how: In a little girl’s bedroom or playroom, utilize colorful storage baskets to hold small toys and other items. Child-size suitcases are perfect to hold extra books, or coloring books and crayons. They look great as a bedside table! This art table […]
30 Absolutely Genius Ways to Use Baking Soda in Your Home
Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is not just for baking. There are lots of uses for it around your home. Here are 30 genius ways to use baking soda for a fresher, cleaner home. Sprinkle fresh fish with baking soda and refrigerate for one hour before cooking to reduce fish odors during cooking. Mix […]