Posted on October 10 2017
The tiny house trend is growing into quite a large market. With Baby Boomers hitting retirement age, Millenials putting off having kids and people looking towards sustainability, many people are enthusiastically embracing the idea that less is more.
But, the reality is that even the most minimalist modern Americans have a relatively large amount of stuff. One of the things that makes small space living work well is excellent built in storage. In most cases, you don't just have a standard closet. You have a variety of customized storage space to fit your needs.
Read MorePosted on September 20 2017
Feng Shui, which literally translates to "wind and water" gives you a sense of harmony in your home. It makes every room calmer and more tranquil. To get started, keep reading for some helpful tips.
First, clear out the clutter. If you have items that you don't love or haven't used in a significant amount of time, donate them or throw them out. Clearing clutter gets the positive energy flowing. Clutter in your home also clutters the thoughts in your head.
Read MorePosted on August 10 2017
When you clean all the clutter out of your life, you're able to focus on the things that matter. That's the basis of the concept of minimalism. We often have too many belongings. Closet storage space is almost non-existent, people are often looking for a way to store more of their things instead of cleaning out what they don't use. Below are some of the more noticeable benefits of minimalism:
Read MorePosted on July 30 2017
Many seniors want to downsize to a smaller home after their children are grown. Living in a smaller home can make your life easier, and it is often less expensive. However, a smaller home may not have a kitchen pantry or a large closet system to store essentials. Here are some tips from professional organizers for those who are downsizing.
Read MorePosted on May 08 2017
Closets often become a catch-all area for things that have no other place in the home and this leads to excess clutter and disorganization in the closet. De-cluttering your closets can be challenging but neat and organized closets mean that you can easily find everything you need. The principle behind organizing a closet is basically the same whether it’s your clothing closet or any other closet in your home. The following tips can help you de-clutter and organize all your closets so that you can always find exactly what you’re looking for.
Plan Ahead
Cleaning closets takes time and it’s important to tackle the job when you have enough time to get it done. Be sure to have large trash bags, boxes, and storage bins on hand. The trash bags are for anything not worth donating. Cardboard boxes are ideal for donations and the storage bins can be used to store sentimental items that you simply can’t get rid of.
Read MorePosted on April 08 2017
Sleeping well is critical to feeling refreshed and energized throughout the day; unfortunately, a good night’s sleep is illusive for many people. There are a number of methods for improving sleeping habits, but one that is commonly overlooked is the design of your bedroom. Creating a relaxing atmosphere has a psychological influence on your mind and impacts the quality of your sleep. Redesigning your bedroom may seem like a daunting task, but with a few simple tips, you can make a big difference in the room that will contribute to a good night’s sleep and help you live better.
Choose a Quality Mattress
The bed is the most used furniture in the room, and a quality mattress makes a huge difference in how well you sleep. Look for a mattress that feels comfortable to you and that provides enough support to keep your neck and spine in proper alignment.
Read MorePosted on March 28 2017
Closets are instrumental for the homeowners who want to reduce clutter in their rooms. Surprisingly, the greatest source of clutter in most homes is the clean clothes. With so many solutions to this problem, ThreadStax stands out from the crowd. ThreadStax comes in compartments that resemble trays. If you fold your clothes and put them in these trays, you can stack them up within the drawer. Once you arrange these trays in the drawer, you can find them easily without the risk of developing some creases. Most homeowners love ThreadStax since it maximizes space, keeps everything neat, and saves time.
Read MorePosted on March 17 2017
For many homeowners, a spare room is just a place to store an extra bed as well as the decorations and furniture that don’t quite fit with the home’s decor. At best, it gets used as an easy-access storage space or a place for friends or family members to visit when they stay over. Unfortunately, this is a true waste of the untapped potential that the spare room offers to the home!
Personal Study or Office Everyone needs a place where they can sit back, relax and focus without the constant distractions posed by pets, kids and general activity. Turning a spare room into a home office or reading room is a great way to utilize the space productively. You can setup desktop computers, printers or other equipment and design the space for efficiency.
Read MorePosted on March 10 2017
Imagine the massive advantage gained when all you need to do is drop a jacket into the washing machine, and the jacket automatically communicates to it what type of washing, and drying, cycle needs to be used to keep your clothing in the best condition possible. This is just one of the many possible advantages offered by wearable clothing with their own RFID chips, which would allow them to communicate to a wide range of devices, from your cellphone to your washing machine. Designers would offer musical playlists, access to certain events where your clothes are your ticket, or even gifts worked out by cross promotional events with other manufacturers.
Read MorePosted on February 28 2017
Organization may sound less than glamorous, but it nonetheless is necessary if you want to improve time management and have a better sense of enjoyment in your daily life. If you regularly feel as though there is not enough time available in the day to tackle everything on your to-do list, this is a sure sign that improved organization is necessary. By following a few easy steps, you can better improve your overall life organization at significant benefit to you.
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