Before & After: Basement Transformation

Before & After: Basement Transformation

What 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.

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Stylish Ways to Display Your Bookshelves

Stylish Ways to Display Your Bookshelves

Displaying your books and collectibles in an attractive and uncluttered manner is something that anyone can accomplish with just a few hours over the weekend. If you’re ready to transform your bookshelves, keep reading for our best tips and tricks.

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Attic Organization Product Guide

Attic Organization Product Guide

Once you’ve completed the decluttering and organizing process in your attic, it’s time to purchase organizing supplies if you think it’s necessary. Since the attic is a space that guests aren’t seeing, it’s key here to use items that are useful and not necessarily the most beautiful. Here are a few of Living. Simplified.’s favorite products.

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Your Complete Guide to Attic Storage

Your Complete Guide to Attic Storage

Is it Safe to Store Items in the Attic? Storage is often at a premium in our homes, so we are tempted to take advantage of every bit of space we have, including the attic. When you’re organizing your home or getting in the spring-cleaning mood, it’s very tempting to put off the decision-making process (should I keep or discard this?) by stashing items in your attic. Out-of-sight, out-of-mind, right? Well, not really because you know what’s up in your attic even if you can’t quite find that one particular item you’re looking for.

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10 Steps to Going Through Sentimental Clutter

10 Steps to Going Through Sentimental Clutter

When I asked my email subscribers (sign up here if you’re not on the list!) what their biggest struggle is when it comes to decluttering, the most common answer by far was struggling with decluttering sentimental items.

Mementos. Sentimental items. Memorabilia. Whatever the name, sometimes we hold onto these items because they truly make us happy.

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