Birds are chirping in the trees, flowers are starting to bloom, and the weather is slowly becoming bearable. You know what that means: it’s springtime! But before you break out your shorts and start setting up your outdoor furniture, there’s something you need to get through first: your spring cleaning checklist. Yes, it’s that time … Read more
Spring is so close you can almost feel it: the morning light creeping through your window, birds chirping in the trees, the lemony scent of home cleaners in the air… wait, what was that last one?! You didn’t think you could get through spring without some spring cleaning, did you? Yes, it’s time to break … Read more
The only thing worse than having to clean your house right after the holidays is starting off the New Year in a messy place. Think of January 2018 as your opportunity for a fresh start—and a decluttered home as the gift you give to yourself. Here’s how to get rid of clutter fast, so you … Read more
If you’ve forked over hard-earned cash for an apartment security deposit, you’ll certainly want all of it back as you move into your new pad. Landlords often have different plans—and can overcharge for “fixing” areas of your apartment at a premium cost. Don’t give them the pleasure of charging you for going beyond the often … Read more
We hate to admit it, but we’re all guilty of hoarding something: half-finished bottles of hair products, outdated magazines, useless dollar store finds, the list goes on… But even when someone points out your embarrassing stash, it can be hard to motivate yourself to trash it. One thing that might motivate you to throw your … Read more
So you just went to a flea market – you rummaged through antiques, sorted through baskets of accent pieces, and scoured piles of dilapidated furniture. You love the new antique table you discovered, but you’re not quite sure how to restore it to look as it did in its glory days. We’ve all been in … Read more