The Right Way To Store Paint
The key to storing paint for future use is to keep air out of the can. Use these strategies: Clean the lid. Getting paint off the lip of the can crea...
The key to storing paint for future use is to keep air out of the can. Use these strategies: Clean the lid. Getting paint off the lip of the can crea...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.10.2012
Don't succumb to garment guilt. See if you recognize any of the following poor reasons to keep something: 1. "I might want to wear it again someday."...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 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 | Posted 05.29.2012
Don't let frozen food spoil and go to waste. Enjoy your leftovers before it expires while keeping your freezer neat and organized. How do we do that? ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.19.2012
Although hanging your freshly dry-cleaned clothing back in the closet may seem like the natural thing to do, maintain their quality and maximize weara...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.12.2012
Sometimes, shopping at warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club can be overwhelming. With aisle upon aisle of bulk items and products, it's easy to ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.08.2012
Most people squirrel away more plastic bags than they will ever use. A better approach than stuffing them under the sink is to choose a receptacle for...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.25.2012
Keep all your sink accessories neat with a sink organizer that holds dish soap, scrubbers, and sponge in one contained unit. If you are short on count...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.22.2012
A medicine cabinet can quickly become a dump zone for everything from old medications, empty bottles and long-abandoned cosmetics. And when a dump zon...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.16.2012
Handbags are often a microcosm of one's life in general. The same rules of organization still apply: Keep like things together. Use small zippered ba...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.09.2012
Choose linen over cotton for drying dishes. Linen, an organic fiber woven from flax, is stronger, more absorbent, and lasts longer than cotton. A lint...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.03.2012
The following ten steps can be applied to any organizing task, large or small: Focus on the bigger picture. Why do you want to get organized and what...
Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 02.08.2012
This month, we started the New Year with a wide array of cleaning and organizational tips. But to help you keep your cleaning resolutions year-round, ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.26.2012
1. Keep like items together. 2. Open only one bottle of each condiment at a time. Try to limit them to the door, but if there are too many, contain t...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.21.2012
To neaten an unsightly jumble of cords on the floor of your office, bundle loose cords together using plastic cord ties. Or improvise with what you ha...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.18.2012
Rolled towels take up less space than folded ones, and a pyramid of fresh towels make you feel like you're at the spa. Fold towels in half lengthwise ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.14.2012
A well-organized storage shed or attic can help eliminate household clutter, but should contain only items that have present or future utility. Good o...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.12.2012
Fasten cork tiles with industrial-strength double-sided tape on the inside of a cabinet to create a spot where you can post important messages, schedu...
Stylelist Home | Stylelist Home Staff | Posted 03.05.2012
Full disclosure: we still love magazines. We still have our subscriptions to our few favorite titles, but we have a tendency to, well, save them...oka...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 02.21.2012
Flickr Photo by Chris Smith An ergonomically correct desk setup can help you avoid backaches, eye strain, and fatigue. Arrange your home office setu...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 02.21.2012
Flickr Photo by c0t0s0d0 In the cabinet Store pots and pans in cabinets near the stove. The most convenient way to store cookware in a cabinet is ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 02.21.2012
Flickr Photo by Anthony Kelly There are three categories of hair care items: tools (blow dryer, curling iron, straightening iron, brushes, combs, cu...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 02.21.2012
Flickr Photo by Eunice For some people, books are like trophies -- a statement of achievement and a reflection of one's intellect, education, travel...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 02.21.2012
Flickr Photo by Mom Smackley The Art of Consignment Turn your clothing clutter into cash by consigning things you no longer wear. The first step is...
Stylelist Home | Kaitlyn Davis | Posted 01.03.2012
Flickr Photo by Nationaal Archief With the new year just around the corner, we thought it was time to look back on some of our favorite stories o...
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...
Don't let frozen food spoil and go to waste. Enjoy your leftovers before it expires while keeping your freezer neat and organized. How do we do that? ...
The following ten steps can be applied to any organizing task, large or small: Focus on the bigger picture. Why do you want to get organized and what...
Rolled towels take up less space than folded ones, and a pyramid of fresh towels make you feel like you're at the spa. Fold towels in half lengthwise ...
Front Page Photo: Flickr: MAZZALIARMADI.IT Choose bedroom storage solutions that give you extra space while hiding what's inside. Here are some essen...
Flickr photo by booleansplit Common, yet curable. Chronic condimentia sufferers are likely to accumulate inappropriate quantities of sauces and sal...
Flickr photo by Rubbermaid Products When designing or reconfiguring a closet, follow these tips: 1. Sort your wardrobe. Group each type of clothing...
Flickr photo by clevergrrl If you hate the sight and smell of kitty litter, repurpose the cabinet under a bathroom sink to house the litter box and ...
Front Page Photo: Flickr, enigmachck1. Many freestanding spice racks are available, but unless you have unlimited counter space, try one of these spa...
To neaten an unsightly jumble of cords on the floor of your office, bundle loose cords together using plastic cord ties. Or improvise with what you ha...
Sometimes, shopping at warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club can be overwhelming. With aisle upon aisle of bulk items and products, it's easy to ...
Don't succumb to garment guilt. See if you recognize any of the following poor reasons to keep something: 1. "I might want to wear it again someday."...
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...
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...
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 ...
1. Keep like items together. 2. Open only one bottle of each condiment at a time. Try to limit them to the door, but if there are too many, contain t...
The after-party was filled by the most stunning costumes and getups I had ever seen assembled in the same space:...
Here are just a few cosmetic trends. Some have come and gone, some have stuck around -- maybe you've tried...
I hope it will remain widely understood that 'Made in NYC,' when it comes to apparel, emphasizes a clear values...
Jessica Barensfeld is a jewelry designer working out of her studio with six lovely interns in Brooklyn, N.Y. That's the...
Want to throw the party of the season, but feel fresh out of ideas? With Memorial Day this weekend and...
If I had a quarter for every time I heard, "Miami girls are so tacky," I would be rich. Not...
Each one of us can support this continent without showing exaggerated pity, but believing in the resources of the young...
While I offer no moral nor aesthetic judgment to would-be piercers, they should just be aware that today's trendy practices...
Reed Krakoff is a very busy man. Aside from his creative responsibilities at Coach, he also looks after his eponymous...
It's important for us to go public with our outrage when women are not appropriately recognized for our accomplishments. Let's...
There have been several recent reports in the media of intravenous infusions of different solution or fluids used to enhance...
I love working with artists that know what they like because you can really explore other options within the same...
You can have it all without spending a small fortune. If you plan ahead, you don't need to splurge every...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.12.2012