With the uncertainty of the real estate market and the high interest rates these days, a new home just isn’t in the cards for everyone. But there are lots of ways to make the most of your current spot. Schedule some time to do a refresh in your home, whether it’s the whole place or … Read more
Make room for those apples and holiday cooking by refreshing your refrigerator. Like any other spot in your home, things can build up, sitting unused, and molding, ew! Empty Ignore the door beeping, and take the time to get everything out of the fridge. Once it’s all on the counter, begin combing through what’s there. … Read more
It creeps up on you slowly. That car clutter. One day it’s squeaky clean inside, the next it’s a disaster of crumbs, returns to make and water bottles rolling around the floor. Clean and Sort Bring out a trash can, recycling bin and a spare storage bin. Start taking everything out of the car. Empty … Read more
Sheds are small spaces but can be hard workers (as long as they’re not a disaster and you can reach everything easily!). Sheds support yard and gardening, household utility, kid stuff, bikes and more. Make sure that all items in the here can withstand temperature changes and moisture. Clear It Put on some old clothes … Read more
Everyone has one, a necessary utility spot that usually finds itself in the kitchen. It is also often the catch-all for anything that doesn’t have a specific home. And because of that, it gathers clutter easily. So let’s reset it! Pull It Out And everything in it. As you go, separate the items into categories. … Read more
Whether it’s beautiful built-ins or a fine-for-now Ikea special, let your shelves elevate your interior aesthetic. Shelves can be more than a necessary storage spot, you can use them to really show your personality. Pare Down Use your critical eye and purge. Even if you’re a bibliophile, there are likely paperbacks that are past their … Read more
As spring gets going in earnest, spend some time making your garage work harder for you. It tends to become a dumping ground as seasons change, so set your family up for success this spring into the summer. Sort Even if sorting feels like a lot, it needs to happen. Garages can contain very large … Read more
‘Contain’ comes second-to-last in our organizing process. You need your ducks in a row before you can decide how to store them. But everyone loves a few quick product suggestions, so here are our top products this spring. Drawer Inserts There are so many options for drawer organization, but this one by Space Aid tops … Read more
March (and let’s be honest, April) are transition months up here in New England. The snow starts to melt, the snowy days become rainy or icy days, and you get a few warm(ish) days which can mean actual mud and chaos when it comes to outerwear. Empty Clean it out. Match up mittens and shoes … Read more
Not ready to take on the basement? Don’t have time to do a massive closet clean out? It’s not always about the big jobs, even a little bit every day (or two!) can be helpful in keeping your home tidy. 1. Paper There is likely new paper arriving at your home daily, either through the … Read more
