In this odd, socially distanced era, having a creative space at home is really important. Research shows that engaging in creative activities lowers cortisol levels, which helps reduce stress, while also triggering the reward center of your…
When your home is besieged with piles of clutter everywhere, it can seem like an unsurmountable task to get it organized. However, the way to conquer this messy situation is to not try and take…
Overwhelmed by stuff and just want to toss it in storage? Before you do, you might want to thinking about how you plan on keeping track of your stuff once you put it into a…
When Caralyn Kempner was 12 years old, she and her mother helped an elderly relative facing eviction due to the hoarding mess in her apartment. As Kempner navigated a narrow path winding through mounds of…
Stuck at home for the next couple of weeks with nothing to do? Make the most of the situation by tackling a small organizing project each day. “In some cases, an initial, intensive few hours…
When guests ask to use your bathroom, do you point the way but cringe when they open the door to your toothpaste-spattered vanity and mildew-covered tile? If so, you’ve got plenty of messy company. Few…
There’s a reason why so many Grandmas use cast iron cookware: they love you and they want to cook you the most delicious food possible. But if you’ve ever been scolded by someone for improperly…
One of the hardest parts about integrating into a new kitchen is learning how to maximize the storage space. The litany of pots, pans, cutting boards and cooking utensils come in all shapes sizes and…
If you have a lazy Susan turntable in your kitchen, it can be the perfect place to store kitchen supplies. But without an organizational tool or system in place things can also get messy—fast. “It…
2020 isn’t just a brand new year — it’s a brand new decade. This eye-opening fact has many people scrambling for more than just New Year’s resolutions. They want to make significant changes that will…
