Five Things I Don’t Miss After Downsizing (and One Thing I Do) When I moved from a two-bedroom townhouse in Houston to a 250-square-foot studio apartment in New York, I was ready to do without. What I didn’t know, at the time, was what that would look like. (apartmenttherapy.com) > Read More

  Problem Solving Projects: 10 Super Smart Kitchen Storage DIYs There are yet-to-be-discovered storage spots lurking in even the teeny-tiniest of kitchens-under the shelves, behind cabinet doors, right on the wall. These clever DIY ideas will help you uncover these areas in your own kitchen and create stylish storage projects that fit right into them. […]

  Your One-Day Spring Cleaning Plan Spring-Cleaning that won’t take over your life: 8 Hours, Start to Finish. (www.oprah.com) > Read More

  9 Cleaning Myths That Could Be Wrecking Your House Put aside the bleach. Step away from the coffee grounds. And read on to uncover some of the biggest cleaning myths that could be doing more harm than good in your house. (Realtor.com) > Read More

  Water conservation at home: 6 easy steps to help you save There are many low hassle water conservation strategies you can employ to reduce your home’s water consumption. Just ask Shahzeen Attari, an assistant professor at Indiana University Bloomington, and Benjamin Inskeep, a research analyst at EQ Research… They found that with simple changes […]

  Are White Floors Worth It? The appeal of white wood floors-relaxed but refined, a not-too-blank canvas for showing off one’s furnishings and antiques-is stymied only by a justified fear of keeping them clean. (architecturaldigest.com) > Read More

  The Finishing Touch That Will Set Your Bathroom Apart We’ve all seen those old-school bathrooms with colorful pink and green tubs and sinks and toilets – but if you want to add color to your bath in a modern way, why not try a colorful faucet? (Apartment Therapy) > Read More

  Green Home Office Made of Baltic Birch plywood, this Ergonomic Straight Desk allows for eight to ten times more usable wood from a log than solid lumber. (www.thisoldhouse.com) > Read More

  How to Open Plastic Packaging Don’t be thwarted by hard-to-open packaging. Follow these tips to remove it safely without damaging your product. (HGTV) > Read More

  DIY Oil Diffuser Necklace That Simply Makes Scents Who knew scent and style could go hand in hand? This simple DIY will make all your handmade jewelry dreams a reality while simultaneously smelling amazing. (hgtv.com) > Read More