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Teaching Kids to Clean Up — the KonMari Way

January 13th, 2023

There are toys and clothes everywhere, and you just wish your kids would clean up after themselves. But how often does that happen, really? Perhaps a professional can help. Marie Kondo, the iconic author of international bestseller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has recently published a picture book on the same topic: Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship. We got the orga ...

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How to Get Your Home Back in Shape After the Holidays

January 6th, 2023

For many people, the week between Christmas and New Year’s can be chaotic, with the kids home from school, the grown-ups off work and winter weather keeping everyone indoors. New toys and books may be scattered across the living room, and gifts to return piled up under the tree. By Jan. 2, we’re often ready to be done with the whole holiday season. In case that describes you, here are some t ...

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10 Essentials for a Gracious Guest Room

December 19th, 2022

Getting ready to host overnight guests? Let’s assume you have a bed (or air mattress) and coverings on all the windows. That’s a great start! This list will help fill in all the little things your guests will want to have on hand for a comfortable night’s sleep. What you won’t find here: season-specific decor, extra charging cords, books and other optional extras that your guests might enjoy ...

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10 High-Impact Ideas to Dress Up Your Winter Containers

December 11th, 2022

Winter containers can do a lot for a home and garden, adding interest to sleepy landscapes and creating a festive atmosphere outside. While you have a lot of options when it comes to seasonal arrangements, we’re focusing on high-impact design ideas that could work for a range of containers. Some require only nestling in a couple of holiday baubles or hanging an evergreen swag, while others ar ...

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10 Holiday Gifts to Please Every Gardener on Your List

December 9th, 2022

Whether you’re looking to splurge on a loved one or need a small but thoughtful gift for an avid-gardener friend on your list, this guide is a good place to start your search. With 10 crowd-pleasing ideas to choose from, you can check off all the urban farmers and backyard bird watchers on your list in no time.1. Indoor-Garden Supplies If your favorite gardener is stuck indoors with the seed ...

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10 Simple Ways to Bring Order to a Small Kitchen

December 5th, 2022

Contrary to what you might think, you don’t need acres of counter space or dozens of drawers and cupboards to have an organized kitchen that’s a joy to cook in. If anything, a smaller kitchen can encourage you to streamline your stuff and live more simply. Check out these easy ways to restore order to your less-than-enormous kitchen. 1. Start With a Utensil Rack Not only will it give you a p ...

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To-Dos: Your December Home Checklist

December 2nd, 2022

With residents of cold regions experiencing or preparing for snow, plus all the holidays, December is a busy month. But with a little preparation (and some quiet time), you can savor the best of the season, whether it’s winter walks or hot cocoa. Check off these tasks for a less hectic, more harmonious month.Things to Check Off Your List in an Hour or Less Disconnect hoses. If it freezes in ...

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How to Organize Your Bedroom on Nearly Any Budget

November 28th, 2022

Declutter and organize a bedroom with ideas that address your storage needs and work with your budgetby: Jeanne TaylorHouzz Contributor. Jeanne Taylor is a professional home organizer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the co-owner of Tailorly with her business partner Patricia Lee. Together they create beautiful homes through decluttering, organizing, and styling. For more information vis ...

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20 New Coffee Table Books for the Design Lovers on Your List

November 25th, 2022

What better gift for the design mavens on your holiday list than a statement-making book of gorgeous interiors, architecture or gardens? Not only do their pages provide endless inspiration, but they’re also de rigueur for any well-styled coffee table or bookshelf. We’ve rounded up 20 tomes released this year that are sure to impress and delight. Happy holiday shopping! For Would-Be Interior ...

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How to Declutter Without Going Minimalist

November 23rd, 2022

Many people like the idea of living in a calm and clutter-free home but don’t want to go down the all-white, minimalist route. Here are some great storage ideas that will help you stay tidy while retaining those all-important personal touches that make your place feel more like a home and less like a show house.1. Go up the walls. In any home, a great rule to adopt is “declutter first, storag ...

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