According to the American Pregnancy Association, “Nesting during pregnancy is the overwhelming desire to get your home ready for your new baby,” and it’s a common instinct that occurs during the third trimester. Whether you experience the nesting urge or not, you’ll want to get as organized as possible while you anticipate the arrival of […]
The holidays are almost here. For many of us, that means welcoming, and sometimes stressing over, holiday guests. No need to worry though, these steps will help you get your home in order. Plan Ahead Eddie Ross, East Coast editor of Better Homes & Gardens, says it’s all about the preparation. “Try to plan in […]
Don’t you wish getting—and staying—organized was easier? Although ridding your home of unwanted clutter will always take some time and effort, your phone or tablet can actually help. Download the apps below and start selling your clothing or other unwanted items, keep your kids on track with their own chores, or simply hire someone else […]
Our bathroom is where we primp and unwind, but once cluttered with cosmetics and toiletries, it becomes more of a mess than a refuge. It’s time to make your space work better for you. “My belief is that bathrooms, along with bedrooms, should be treated and used as sacred spaces that serve as an escape […]
It’s the beginning of spring (or so the calendar says), which means it’s time to get organized. Are you feeling overwhelmed yet? With so many products filling the shelves of so many stores, it can be hard to know where to start. But before you start shopping, assess your home. “Do not buy products until you […]
It’s time to focus on the workhorse of your kitchen. Even if you never cook, chances are your refrigerator sees plenty of action, and it needs your tender loving care. Keep it Safe Just because your food is stored in the fridge, doesn’t mean it’s immune to food-borne illness. Start with the right temperature: 40 […]
Combat clutter by keeping these essentials on-hand—because your stacks of papers and overflowing closets and junk drawers aren’t going to organize themselves.
Start “slow shopping” to cut back and make the most of the clothes you already have. Slow Shopping is a term I’m using to describe a way of building a small, perfectly functioning wardrobe that will have you living well within your means, loving what you have, and having what you need. Here are three […]
It’s one thing to know how to clean up kitchen clutter, another to have the tools to do it. (And if you’re wondering how to conquer the clutter, go to Clear the Kitchen Clutter.) Here are some of our favorite organizational products that will have your kitchen functioning like the professional space it should […]
Your kitchen is not immune to clutter. Chances are, this room is home to more unnecessary tools and gadgets than any other in your house. For advice on how to kick the clutter, we asked Doug Durbin, owner of nuHaus Kitchen & Bath Design, and Chef Michael Kornick, owner of mk restaurant in Chicago, […]
