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Did you spend the majority of 2020 making lists of things you wanted to change about your home but never actually got around to doing them? Well, now is the time. Consider 2021 a fresh start for both you and your living space with a great opportunity to dive into everyone’s favorite activity: organization.
OK, organizing might not be everybody’s cup of tea. It can be tedious and time-consuming and make you want to pull your hair out. However, it’s a great first step for anyone seeking to change...
If you’ve spent some time on Pinterest or other social media networks, you might suddenly feel that you need to overhaul your life and become more organized. You find yourself rushing out to buy something new to help yourself with the new projects you discover.
Then, after a few weeks, the inspiration fades away, and you end up back where you started. If this sounds familiar to you, it’s okay; it happens to the best of us.
Fortunately, being organized is not a personality trait; it’s a skill se...
Making eco-friendly changes in the way we live may be easier than you think. Real Simple Magazine lists 10 little tips that can go a long way toward living a “greener” lifestyle:
Start with household cleaners. Switch to plant-based products (read the list of ingredients) that reduce air pollution, minimizing exposure to asthma and allergy triggers as well as chemicals that can be harmful to your health.
Try meatless Mondays. Preparing one meat-free meal per week (for a family of four) has the s...
Just like your car, your home needs a regular tune-up to keep it running at its best. Use this checklist to organize your chores so you can minimize stress and enjoy each season.
Spring
As the winter weather fades away, spring is the perfect time to tackle outdoor maintenance.
-Check outdoor vents for debris, and clear gutters and downspouts.
-Look for overgrown tree roots that could damage foundations, driveways, and walkways.
Other items in your spring to-do list should include:
Check the...
If you’re living in a smaller space, and subsequently are trying to keep a tiny bathroom organized, you may be struggling to keep everything spick-and-span. Heed these tips to make the most of your smaller wash space.
Use hooks of varying heights.
Don’t forget to utilize your walls to keep things like towels, robes—and anything else that might work—organized and separate. Putting hooks at various heights will ensure that nothing is too cluttered. Also, put a shelf over the doorway, a la hotel...
According to the latest statistics, right now is a great time to put your home on the market. In many areas, homeowners are fielding multiple offers within hours or days of going live on the MLS. How can you ensure that your home will be greeted warmly by buyers in your area? Often, it only takes a little bit of outlay to create big results when it’s time to market your property.
According to the National Association of Realtors’ Remodeling Impact Report, it’s not always the expensive upgrade...
With increases in technology making it easier than ever to work from home and “telecommute”, more and more employees and companies are taking advantage of the practice. There are many benefits of being able to work from home, such as increased flexibility and saving time spent commuting.
But for those who work from home, your workspace needs to be designed so that it maximizes not only your productivity, but also your health. When assessing your home workspace, two of the most important points...
