Chris Barnes, 05.22.2012
Sugar is one of those kitchen staples you will always have on hand. (While I've admittedly forgotten to buy things like paper towels at the grocery st...
Chris Barnes, 05.25.2012
Regardless if you have a gas or charcoal grill, here are three tips that will keep your grill looking clean throughout the summer. (Plus a bonus tip!)
Chris Barnes, 03.24.2012
Vinegar is more than something you use while cooking and baking. From cleaning to laundry, the sour stuff has a host of other uses. Here are my favori...
Chris Barnes, 04.01.2012
Baby powder can go far beyond bathtime. This product has a host of other uses...mostly in the realm of de-stinking anything that comes to mind. Here a...
Chris Barnes, 05.16.2012
Oven door glass is one of those things that you never think to clean, but gets oddly dirty. Grease splatters, burnt food bits and who-knows-what-else ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 04.03.2012
For many, closet space is a luxury. So, now that the temperature is warmer and you won't be needing your winter wear, clean them, pack them and put th...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 05.02.2012
Create this three-tiered system to keep papers organized and moving across your desk.
1. In-box. This is a place to capture miscellaneous documents ...
Sally Augustin, 04.10.2012
Applied environmental psychologist and principal at Design With Science
It's spring, and flowering plants are popping up outdoors in gardens and inside on store shelves. So, it's the perfect time to bring some of those pla...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 04.20.2012
For some people, books are like trophies -- a statement of achievement and a reflection of one's intellect, education, travels, and interests. A true ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 01.14.2012
Front Page Photo: Flickr: MAZZALIARMADI.IT
Choose bedroom storage solutions that give you extra space while hiding what's inside. Here are some essen...
Brie Dyas, 04.06.2012
Once I started folding and packing, I realized that I didn't have so much a closet but a portal to another dimension filled with infinite junk. A "Narnia" populated by at least 5 years' worth of bad judgment.
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 02.06.2012
Flickr photo by Rubbermaid Products
When designing or reconfiguring a closet, follow these tips:
1. Sort your wardrobe. Group each type of clothing...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 02.12.2012
Flickr Photo by Andrea_44
To squeeze out more space, try a:
1. Collapsible shelf. Mount collapsible metal brackets to the wall for an only-when-nee...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 04.24.2012
With thoughtful design, an office and a guest bedroom can peacefully coexist. When designing such a room, minimalism is key, as you'll want to able to...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 02.01.2012
Flickr photo by Newtown grafitti
There are several ways to combat junk mail. Catalog Choice is a service that lets you "unsubscribe" to catalogs you...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 02.19.2012
Flickr Photo by rmkoske
A clutter-free car makes every trip more pleasant. Some strategies:
- Take out what you bring in. Cars can become littered ...
Chris Barnes | Posted 05.25.2012