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10 Principles of Organizing That Work in Every Room

February 13th, 2023

Getting your home organized is a great feeling, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Keep the process simple by zeroing in on these 10 principles of organizing, which can be applied to any space, anytime.1. Get to Know Active vs. Passive Zones Active zones are the spots in your home that you pass or touch daily (usually multiple times a day), and include the entryway, top dra ...

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7 Household Items to Get Rid of Right Now

February 10th, 2023

A new year inspires us to work on organizational home projects, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin. Warm up by doing something that’s satisfying and easy: purging things you don’t need or want. Pick a few things from this list to get rid of — it won’t take a lot of time or effort, it will clear some space, it will give you a sense of accomplishment, and it will help you get some g ...

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How to Declutter Your Bathroom to Get a Spa Look

February 6th, 2023

One of my favorite pastimes is looking through photos and tagging ones that resemble my dream bathroom. A bathroom is a place to refresh and relax, so my ideal bath would look and feel like a spa.Of course, these photos don’t display the cleaning supplies and big-box-store-size toilet paper packs that are the unglamorous but realistic parts of daily living. But even with these necessities, it ...

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How to Keep Bugs Away While You Enjoy the Outdoors

February 1st, 2023

Along with sunny days and warm evenings, the summer season invariably brings mosquitoes and other less-than-welcome visitors to gardens. If mosquitoes and other insects are an issue where you live, take a look at the following nine ideas to help prevent them from becoming too much of a bother — or, in more serious cases, potentially spreading diseases — when you spend time outside this summer ...

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The Great Paper Push: Just Say No

January 18th, 2023

I love mail. As a child, I could spot an invite and distinguish junk mail from a mile away. I'd gotten it into my head that those who received mail were people of importance (that is, adults). Now that I'm firmly in my adult years, not much has changed. It's a daily habit to check for mail when I pass the box (even when I know that delivery isn't until late afternoon). And although I romantic ...

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10 Simple Ways to Bring Order to a Small Kitchen

January 16th, 2023

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 ...

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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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Beebe Cline, White Rock Realtor

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10 Principles of Organizing That Work in Every Room

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7 Household Items to Get Rid of Right Now

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How to Declutter Your Bathroom to Get a Spa Look

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How to Keep Bugs Away While You Enjoy the Outdoors

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The Great Paper Push: Just Say No

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10 Simple Ways to Bring Order to a Small Kitchen

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Teaching Kids to Clean Up — the KonMari Way

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How to Get Your Home Back in Shape After the Holidays

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10 Essentials for a Gracious Guest Room

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10 High-Impact Ideas to Dress Up Your Winter Containers

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