News — Homekeeping

Spring is finally on the way, which means that I’ve got spring cleaning on the brain! But I’m not just thinking about what cleaning tasks I’ll be tackling in the coming weeks—I’m also thinking about what tools and supplies I’ll need to accomplish those tasks! They say that a workman is only as good as his tools, and I’ve always felt that this maxim is equally applicable to cleaning tools. If you’d rather have a quick and easy spring cleaning experience than one involving backbreaking labor for hours on end, starting out with the right equipment on hand can make...

To get the very best advice, including advice about getting more organized, it’s always wise to consult a professional. Because who better understands how to conquer clutter and keep things tidy and organized than those who do it for a living? Watching professionals help people on shows like Hot Mess House and Tidying Up with Marie Kondo can be a great way to get motivated about organizing your own home. But without the knowledge and experience to know which products are helpful and which aren’t, you could easily end up wasting money at IKEA or The Container Store on things...

To get the very best advice, including advice about getting more organized, it’s always wise to consult a professional. Because who better understands how to conquer clutter and keep things tidy and organized than those who do it for a living? Watching professionals help people on shows like Hot Mess House and Tidying Up with Marie Kondo can be a great way to get motivated about organizing your own home. But without the knowledge and experience to know which products are helpful and which aren’t, you could easily end up wasting money at IKEA or The Container Store on things...

Like many people, I make the majority of my storage decisions based on convenience. It’s more convenient to keep something in the kitchen rather than in the hall closet, that’s probably where it’s going to stay! But there’s actually another important factor worth considering when it comes to deciding where to store things. (And no, it has nothing to do with how cute your storage bins are.) ;-) Many of us fail to consider how the conditions of a particular storage location could affect our stuff. While occasionally storage mistakes can be obvious—you would know not to store precious family...

Like many people, I make the majority of my storage decisions based on convenience. It’s more convenient to keep something in the kitchen rather than in the hall closet, that’s probably where it’s going to stay! But there’s actually another important factor worth considering when it comes to deciding where to store things. (And no, it has nothing to do with how cute your storage bins are.) ;-) Many of us fail to consider how the conditions of a particular storage location could affect our stuff. While occasionally storage mistakes can be obvious—you would know not to store precious family...