Photo: Faith Towers Provencher Everyone I know is on an organizing kick, myself included, now that the new year has rolled around. And one of the places that I have the hardest time keeping clean is my home office and craft space. So I thought it would be fun to create a wall-mounted organizer for … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you find yourself constantly wiping down your kitchen countertops, you’re not alone! Sometimes I run through nearly half a roll of paper towels a day in an attempt to get a streak-free, clean kitchen countertop. This approach … Read more
Whenever you’re feeling down about the state of your home (or, actually, when you’re feeling down about anything), I’d like you to keep this tool in your pocket: The clean and treat. Clean something — anything — and then enjoy a treat. Maybe that means clearing off the dining table and enjoying a cookie. Maybe … Read more
The primary goal of the January Cure isn’t a perfect space — it’s a space that’s freshly renewed to carry you through another year. So while we’ll do plenty of looking ahead, there’s also a fair bit of looking back and clearing out things that could be holding you down — if not physically, then … Read more
Here’s how to clean up metal shavings from drilling or cutting easily using just a magnet and a thin plastic shopping bag. To clean up metal shavings: Place a magnet inside a plastic bag. Pass the plastic bag with the magnet inside over the work area so the shavings stick to the outside of the … Read more
Here’s how to clean up metal shavings from drilling or cutting easily using just a magnet and a thin plastic shopping bag. To clean up metal shavings: Place a magnet inside a plastic bag. Pass the plastic bag with the magnet inside over the work area so the shavings stick to the outside of the … Read more
A place for everything and everything in its place. It’s a maxim that many people use to guide their organizing efforts at home. But isn’t part of the problem that some things just don’t have a place? Especially when you’re actively trying to declutter because you have too many things and not enough places to … Read more
Along my journey as a lifestyle editor, I’ve gotten to speak to a lot of people who really love their homes. And you know what they all have in common? It’s not wealth, or DIY skills, or any sort of design cred. They love their homes because they love working on their homes. Dream homes … Read more
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more
It’s officially that time of year again: the January Cure! We’ve been doing this in one way or another for more than a decade: Connecting the readers of Apartment Therapy with assignments and coaching to help you feel the most “at home” that you’ve ever been. If you’re new to the Cure — welcome! We’re … Read more