Many homes have unused space above the kitchen cabinets, and it’s about time we figure out what to actually put there. While I prefer to have the cabinets built upon to add more cupboard space between the existing cabinets and the ceiling (see picture above), here are a few alternatives that we can draw inspiration [...]

Though families already in homes may be experiencing some turmoil thanks to the downturn in the housing market, first-time homebuyers and couples looking for starter homes (like me) may be able to take advantage of the market.  My husband and I just bought a new home for a great price in a great location—an area [...]

Often we get nice things for wedding presents or anniversaries, etc. For example: Your China Set. Things like this end up filling up the linen closet, or tying up the extra kitchen storage. My philosophy on your nice dishes is: USE THEM! If you tuck your china away in the depths of your storage closet, [...]

A designer friend of mine has some friends coming into town for the weekend. She was asking my opinion on the ever-present guest bed or futon debate. The word “futon” makes me want to shudder. However, in my recent search for new couches, I have found that futons have become more sneaky. You can easily [...]

My friends and I adapted the Tin Cans as seen on Soup Can Simple. We used these to put memories of our mothers in the cans for Mother’s Day. Other great uses for this cheap and green idea (it IS recycling, after all!) could be organizing your craft supplies, holding flower bouquets, a pen holder [...]

After reading this article, it seems so easy!There are countless products on the market for keeping the area underneath your computer desk clean, however, this do-it-yourself pegboard solution looks easy and effective. The article is found on The Closet Entreprenuer and these pictures are from Tomas’s post. Those clean desks look like a breath of [...]

Cleaning a house after a tenant moves out or in preparation for putting your house on the market can be tough. You never know what you are going to come across or if you can clean it or not. I found a good resource for Cleaning Tips, and here are a few of my favorites:
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Because I like to keep things simple and tidy, I am always looking for things that do two things at once. I saw this bed a while ago and filed it away as a potential purchase. A bed is the center of attention in any bedroom, so why not make it work double-time? This bed [...]

My sister Shelley (co-author of The Million Dollar Idea In Everyone) has had a love/hate relationship with her deck since she purchased her house some 4 years ago. The deck's offense: splinters in her kids' feet, drying wood, and emanating heat. However, it is the main entertaining area in her large backyard, a place to [...]