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Tea towels are a fun way to bring color and pattern into your kitchen. Their uses go far beyond being used to clean up a kitchen spill or to wipe your hands after washing. In my own kitchen, I keep a clean tea towel on the loop of my apron for quick and easy access when I am cooking. But there are so many other uses, both decorative and practical, that you can consider in your own home.
Read MoreWhat do you do with your basement that is so full of stuff that you don’t know where to start? You can always contact Living. Simplified. to schedule a complimentary one-hour consultation. Or you can tackle the project on your own. Start by getting to know what is safe to store in your basement and what should be stored elsewhere in your home.
Read MoreLeaks happen, which is why you need to be really thoughtful about what is stored beneath your kitchen sink. So, what can be safely stored under the sink and what needs to be stored elsewhere in your kitchen? Read on for our guidelines on what is safe (and not so safe) to store under the kitchen sink.
Read MoreHaving a well-organized refrigerator has many benefits:
You know exactly where to look to find what you need
When you menu plan, it’s easy to determine what you need to purchase
You’ll have less waste because you’ll eat the leftovers, you’ll know what foods you have, and food won’t spoil
If you have a pantry, no matter how big or small it is, chances are it’s the true workhorse of your kitchen. Most likely it is holding your bulk purchases, unopened foods, small kitchen appliances and so much more. If you do have a small, closet style pantry, then it’s imperative to make it work for you. How do you make your pantry work for you and your family? Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to a functional pantry.
Read MoreDo you find that your home lacks storage space? Then it might be time for you to consider the area under your bed, or the kids’ beds, or even under the guest room bed. This space is especially important if you live in a small home or an apartment. Now that you’ve discovered this space, you might be wondering what is safe to store under your bed and what should be stored elsewhere.
Follow this handy guide, gather your organizing bins, and get started.
Read MoreLike other decluttering rules, the 20/20 decluttering rule is a guideline to help you get your home decluttered and organized and teaches you how to maintain your decluttered home going forward. Specifically, the 20/20 rule maintains that if you can replace an item for under $20 in less than 20 minutes, then it's an item you can easily discard from your home. Of course, this rule can be flexible depending on your comfort level. The key with this rule is to use it for items that are not a regular part of your everyday living. For example, if you find a cord and you don't know what electronic device it belongs to, is it worth keeping it in a box or is it okay to recycle it and purchase a new one if you eventually discover the device it belongs to.
Read MoreDecluttering and organizing your master bedroom will help create a more peaceful environment, one in which you can (hopefully!) get a great night of sleep, curl up with a good book, or just relax at the end of a busy day. This step-by-step guide is a great way to start your decluttering journey.
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