Let’s be frank: the mason jar is the most manly of vessels. It’s true. The mere act of reaching for a mason jar seems to proclaim “Hey, I needed something to hold this liquid- it was either this or a bucket- and the bucket’s got my home brew in it.” And while the mason jar’s Read more
Small effort, huge impact: That’s absolutely my motto these days. You may not think that 10 minutes are enough to substantially change the look and feel of a home…but I promise that each completed task is akin to a breath of fresh air. (And lest you think I’m just tossing out random ideas- I tried Read more
Disclosure: Today’s post is sponsored by Canary– a home security device designed for the way you really live- (and look!) and, although I’m compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and videos of kittens are entirely my own. *** Look- really look- at your home. That’s today’s task, friends! Sounds simple (and it is). But it also sounds Read more
Let’s hear it for the beverages! Listen, anyone can drink their beverages; let’s get a little next level and spritz, soak, and scatter ’em around the house! Here are four of my favorite tried n’ true (really!) ways to make basic, non-toxic liquids do double duty. 1: Kool-Aid as a toilet cleaner “Keely,” I can Read more
Disclosure: Today’s problem-solver hacks are brought to you by the good people at SweepEasy. Although I’m compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and pristine kitchen floors are entirely my own. Don’t you just love a good problem-solver? (And don’t you just love it when that problem-solver is a good, old-fashioned/newfangled hack?) Me too. Problem-solver #1: Epoxy Listen, Read more
Flower pots in February? (Oh yes.) Hey, snowbound pals! (And sunny clime friends who really should keep that sort of knowledge to themselves this month, thankyouverymuch.) Want boutique-worthy flower pots in 5 simple steps? (Or less, depending on your level of fancy.) Okay, the seriousness of this project falls somewhere between tuck-pointing your crumbling brick Read more
People enjoy hacks I can take a hint. Turns out, people really like space-saving tips n’ tricks (and ugh- hacks) and, overwhelmingly, people’s kitchens are the source of much (much) clutter. I’ve got you. Hack #1: Charging cord wrangler Once upon a time, I tried letting the kids charge their devices in their rooms, but Read more
In a tight spot? You’re not alone. Our fixer-upper house (a.k.a the Money Pit) was bought almost nine years ago. And before the ink even dried, two things became crystal clear: 1- Our new home had a pretty great amount of (mostly broken) space. 2- All that space? Was segmented into really odd, exquisitely abnormal areas. Lots Read more
Disclosure: Part of this “cleaning hacks” post is sponsored by Window Genie. Although I’m compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and ridiculously clean surfaces are entirely my own. * First off, a promise: I will do my very best to not abuse the word “hack.” Because really. Here are four of my very favorite cleaning hacks, the Read more
