Is your home feeling dark and drab? Many of us don’t give much thought to light bulbs, until they blow that is, but choosing the best light bulbs for your home can enhance the atmosphere, boost home staging and home decorating efforts, save money on your electric...
Packing and organizing before you head off on vacation is a must, even though it can be a challenge, especially when traveling as a family. But the organization mindset should not stop as soon as you arrive at your destination. Yes, you are supposed to be relaxing,...
The sunshine and warm temperatures that summer brings make for an ideal picnic setting. It’s nice to enjoy the beautiful weather with a meal outside after being cooped up for months. With restrictions easing after COVID-19, most of us are planning to make the...
It can be difficult to have friends take care of your plants while you’re away if you have a lot of them. What if no one is available to come by every day to provide your plants with the attention they require? No problem! Here are some helpful organizational...
Does your gaming room look like a Call of Duty war zone? If your gaming consoles are buried in dust, your controller cables are all tangled up, and you have boxes and figures strewn about the floor—fear not, it’s a problem common to gamers of all ages (trust me, as a...
Congrats on your new home! Now you just have to figure out how you’re going to organize packing and moving everything without breaking the bank, your fragile lamp, or your back. That’s why I put together this list of easy moving and packing tips that will make...
The kitchen should be the first room unpacked after a move so you can start preparing meals to save yourself from going broke on take out. The area must be functional, well-organized, and welcoming. Small kitchens, kitchens with limited counter space, and kitchens...
Are you planning a traditional family vacation? Though you can’t completely avoid sibling quarrels and niggling arguments with your partner, you can take steps to avoid many of the sticky situations that can arise during a family vacation. Here are some...
There’s something incredibly liberating about flying to head off on vacation, or a business trip, without a big suitcase. There will be no lost luggage, no lines at baggage claim, and no need to be concerned about ever-increasing baggage fees. Going “carry...
As I often tell home decorating clients, a new coat of paint can work wonders. In the interests of maintaining as much light and neutrality as possible, often the paint job will involve more than a little white. However, as you will quickly realize if you walk into...
