Living in a small home can feel stressful at times, because it may feel like you simply don't have enough room for everything you have. Smaller homes have increased in popularity over the years, but if you're not accustomed to living in a small space, it'll definitely take some adjusting and trial and error for you to…
We all know how easy it is to get distracted when you are working or studying at home. Even for grown-ups, it is sometimes difficult to stay focused and finish their tasks at one sitting, let alone a child. Due to the COVID threat, many schools have been closed or, at least, allow parents to…
Owning a grill setup at home is like having an outdoor kitchen. Your grill setup doesn’t have to be the hunk of a structure that looks out of place in your backyard when you are not using it. Rather how about integrating it into your backyard design. Besides, outdoor cooking space and living space are…
Realistically speaking, moving to a new home can be an exhausting and nerve-wracking experience. However, the process doesn’t end by unloading all your stuff from the moving truck. Once you’ve arrived at your new place, you still need to get things to finally settle and start a new life. To help you organize everything, below…
When you are relocating, moving is one of the most stressful and expensive tasks to do. You should have a good budget before deciding to move because everything requires money, from buying packing supplies to hiring movers. But apart from money, it comes with lots of other tasks to do, such as getting rid of…
I love the fall season with cooler temperatures, shorter days, the leaves are turning colors, and the kids are back in school. It may be hard to believe how fast time has flown by, but fall is here. For most families, this means getting back into the swing of routines and preparing their homes for…
It's a sad reality that money can often bring out the worst in people. The reading of a will can often cause conflict within families, not just because everyone may have a different opinion as to who should be entitled to what, but because emotions are also very raw following a loss. Sometimes these conflicts…
The following post is from Becky of Organizing Made Fun: If you struggle with having your kids with you all the time and driving from place to place, swim lesson to swim lesson, activity to activity, and all the while trying to keep your car organized and clean, here are a few ways to keep…
Why Portable Shelters Are Perfect for Someone Without a Garage Life without a garage can be a challenge. It makes it hard to protect and store vehicles, outdoor equipment, seasonal gear, and many other items. However, having a permanent structure like a garage built comes with all kinds of headaches, such as acquiring permits and…
This post was originally published several years ago but continues to be one of our most popular. If you're looking for simple, effective strategies to get organized, start here! The number one question I get from my readers is "help, I'm so overwhelmed with my home, where do I start?" Maybe you can relate? Sometimes…