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In summertime, the backyard becomes a major destination. There’s gardening and barbecues, to be sure, but the possibi...
No matter the size of your house or how many closets it has, at some point you're going to wonder in exasperation, “Where can I put this?” Fortunately, with a lit...
Q: We’re remodeling our kitchen and need to install upper cabinets that are low enough to comfortably reach the shelv...
The laundry need not be a mere workroom. Add style, convenience, and organization with these easy laundry room storage solutions.
A backyard shed is <em>great</em> for all-purpose storage, but it can be so much more than just a place to stash landscaping tools. Today, folks of all stripes ar...
If you shop on Amazon, you already know it's a one-stop shop to buy brand name home goods and pantry staples. But did you also know that Amazon sells its own priv...
My late mother did something in the mid-‘80s that horrified me and my four siblings: She set all of her china, crysta...
The bathroom mirror is essential, but "essential" doesn't have to be synonymous with "boring. " Is yours plain and wi...
If you're like most homeowners, there's at least one corner of your house where you could use a little extra space. Whether you're looking for a few more inches (...
While they’re short on space, these small bathrooms make the most of their size with interesting designs, features and storage solutions.
Whether you can't wind down without a book or you simply like to check your email on your phone before falling asleep...
Take one trip to the The Container Store and you'll notice that they seem to offer a contraption to solve almost every organizational problem. But if you think th...
We get it. Life can be hard. The to-do list never ends, no task is without complication, and of course, there is never enough money. But fortunately, some of the ...
What's on your home improvement or maintenance to-do list for 2018? Rather than rushing to complete your projects all at once, try taking on a handful each season...
Is it starting to seem like there’s no storage space left in your house? Is every closet, cabinet, and drawer totally...
Moving to new digs? Make sure your belongings are well packed, so they make the trip safely. Of course to do that, yo...
Leftovers are always a treat in the days after a delicious feast—and even better, they mean you have to make fewer meals that week. But in order to enjoy leftover...
Before you can build functional, stylish furniture for your home, you need a truckload of power tools and a craftsman...
A dearth of space in your dining area need not put a damper on your next get-together. Yes, even if your eating area ...
Keeping an organized home is no small task. Entryway clutter alone can be particularly overwhelming, as the space by ...
Having an organized and functional kitchen can sometimes feel unattainable especially if you're working with limited ...
It's like walking a minefield: In all directions, you're surrounded by stuffed animals, remote-control cars, action f...
There's never enough storage. Whether they live in a tiny cottage or a sprawling estate, homeowners always seem to co...
Q: I need to organize my closet of chaos with a closet rod, but I don't know how high to mount the rod for easy acces...
Prized for repelling sweater-munching moths, the woodsy aroma of cedar is finding new fans in eco-savvy homeowners lo...
In every house, hidden inside a desk, end table or kitchen is a junk drawer, that catchall for myriad odds and ends that just don't seem to belong anywhere else. ...
We’re all prone to occasional impulse purchases, but a shed should not be one of them. While more and more folks are ...
Who doesn't like a good IKEA hack? If you've got an IKEA hack itch to scratch, take a look at these brilliant if unorthodox uses for IKEA shelves. They might just...
A backyard shed frees up your home and garage by storing cumbersome essentials like your riding mower, hedge trimmers...
You don’t sweat the small stuff in life, metaphorically or physically. An unused kitchen gadget gets tossed into a junk drawer and you don't even bat an eye. It’s...
Available in all shapes and sizes, baskets are often the simplest way to store anything from your soap collection to ...
Have you dreamed about a walk-in closet with endless storage possibilities for clothes and accessories? Fortunately, ...
When space in your home is at a premium and you need a place to stow sports equipment or rarely used household hold items, what’s the first place that comes to mi...
Admit it: Your garage, pantry, and closet are full of unused items. All of that junk is just one more organizational ...
If you own a garage, you know the struggle of keeping power tools and lawn and garden supplies in place and out of the path of the car. But there comes a point, u...
Garages are much more than just a designated parking place for your car. Homeowners these days take advantage of the space as a utility room and workshop as well ...
Small closets present big challenges. But there are a bevy of brilliant organizing solutions you can employ to make even the most diminutive closet a storage work...
Homeowners and renters alike install wire shelving for storage and organizing, only to quickly become dissatisfied. T...
Gun cabinets have long been the storage option of choice for responsible firearm owners looking to securely stash wea...
What’s the best way of storing gasoline so that it's not only safe, but ready for use the next time you need it? Here...
It's where you primp and prep in the morning, or else where you unwind with an at-home spa treatment after work. The bathroom is where we begin and end our days, ...
If you’re regularly tagged with grocery duty, you know that the most perilous part of a trip to the supermarket is th...
You don't need to mortgage the house to be able to afford a car with the latest bells and whistles. Instead of splurging for a new set of wheels, build on what yo...
When you've already filled your bathroom's medicine cabinet and limited under-sink space with extra toiletries, a sur...
An organized home doesn't happen overnight. It's a process of adopting better practices and filling your space with optimum storage solutions. Here's a list of so...
Give your kitchen a fresh start this New Year’s by rebooting your pantry. Purging old food and getting rid of items you either don't need or no longer want will h...
Sometimes, the kitchen is too small to prep a multi-course meal for friends or family. If only you had 12 square inch...
End of the year celebrations are just around the corner, and—no matter whether your plans include hosting an intimate...
Pet parents know that there isn't ever a great place to store bulky bags of dry kibble. Closets are typically already...
Q: We stored some leftover paint from our living room remodel a few years ago, and now our toddler has decided to us...
We've all been there: After some major grocery shopping, you're forced to play a game of fridge Tetris just to make it all fit in the icebox. The innovative compa...
Winter weather lovers make the most of the season with outdoor activities like sledding and snowboarding. It’s all fun and games—if you have the right gear. But o...
From clutter-free workshops to colorful craft rooms, these 18 snapshots of organizational bliss are worth not only admiring, but also re-creating in your own home.
If your possessions have outgrown your home, you have a few options. If downsizing your stuff doesn't seem possible, another likely choice is to consider moving, ...
Our bedroom may be our retreat from the rest of the house, but many homeowners admit it's one of the last rooms they get around to decorating. If yours needs a li...
From a casual analysis of popular search terms, we can draw a few conclusions about people's feelings toward their bathrooms: They’re too small, there’s too much ...
You don’t need unlimited funds to put a stopper on overflowing kitchen cabinets. These 11 DIYs can transform even the most cluttered cupboard into an organization...
Streamlining the home's entryway or mudroom poses a real challenge for bustling households. Add up all of the jackets...
Awkward corner no more! Say goodbye to the unusual and unusable spaces in your home. Here are 11 ways to transform any problem area into your new favorite spot.
Many professional organizers will tell you the best way to declutter is to trash your unused, unloved, or broken belongings. This is sound advice, provided you ac...
If your local university doesn’t offer “DIY 101,” it’s probably because the dorm rooms already provide all the home design inspiration anyone could want. Read on ...
Start living your most convenient life ever, with the help of some of the most clever products available today. Read on for the full list of life-hacking buys.
Is your kitchen’s hallmark feature its chaotic cabinets, overcrowded counters, or limited space for meal prep? Get cooking on one or more of these 21 organization...
The bathroom can be a nightmare to organize, with all of its towels, soap bottles, grooming supplies, and other toile...
Are you sick of your littered living room, overcrowded cabinet, or too-cramped-for-comfort closet? Cure clutter around the home with one of these 23 unexpectedly ...
One of the first rules of small space living? Declutter now and declutter often. Getting rid of excess junk is the surest way to simplify your life and gain the i...
An organized garage is every homeowner’s dream, but it’s so hard to achieve! Check out these creative ways to keep clutter at bay by organizing everything from sp...
Double-duty furniture and appliances can save you money by doing the work of two fixtures for the price of one. Not only that, but they're a no brainer for anyone...
If you’re craving a new DIY project, look no further than the kitchen. These 18 small kitchen ideas will help you cook up design success regardless of the dimensi...
No storage? No problem. These tips can help you make the most of what you already have. Whether you’re living in tight quarters or a spacious home, you could like...
The pungent odor of mothballs is the very smell of storage. Made from either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, thes...
Remember twisting the dial of your combination lock to retrieve a textbook from your high school locker? Well, you're...
With the arrival of spring comes a certain bouquet of seasonal scents, ranging from fresh-cut grass to spilled gasoli...
Originally intended to corral cables and wires, zip ties are probably not the first product that comes to mind when you need to fix a broken zipper or pack for a ...
For handy homeowners, the garage isn’t simply a spot to park the car—it's a place to park everything, including garde...
Between seasons of use, bulky blankets often take up valuable real estate in drawers, underbed bins, or the linen clo...
If your small bathroom's storage options just aren't cutting it, now is the time to make a change. There are a whole host of exciting, innovative, and affordable ...
In a groggy morning, you want that first cup of coffee to be as accessible as possible. That means mugs at the ready ...
Do you covet a larger master bedroom, kids' room, or guest room but are stuck with a small space that won't stretch to fit? Use these 21 DIY bedroom ideas to turn...
Organizing the bath can be as easy as finding underutilized real estate and repurposing it into crafty compartments for all of your bath goodies. Soak up these 18...
We pack a lot of life into our kitchens—but a lot of stuff as well. Without proper storage solutions all that stuff can take over the cabinets, counters, and the ...
After you've spent years getting your living spaces in line, it can be almost maddening to walk into a room that has ...
Drawer dividers are often touted as an easy way to compartmentalize and corral all those loose knickknacks you hide d...
Struggling to create order in the chaos of a full house? These 18 space-smart DIY furnishings and home accents will help you manage your humble home in an ultrafu...
The tiny-house movement has much to teach us about living simply and with minimal environmental impact—and about how to stow stuff when space is extremely tight. ...
The holidays always bring a fresh influx of toys, games, and craft sets into the home. Come January, we struggle with...
Many of us have the same mantra for our home: Keep every room as clean and clutter-free as possible. But sometimes everyday routines and outdated solutions can ho...
The most wonderful time of the year has drawn to a close, which means it's time to take down the tree and pack up the...
It’s a new year, which means it's time to get started on your home resolutions for 2016. The best place to start? Out with the old! While it can be difficult to l...
Open shelving provides a unique opportunity to showcase your dishware (and your personality) in the kitchen. You migh...
If you're feeling a little stir-crazy in your kitchen, you don't have to take on a complete overhaul to free yourself from its confining style. Instead, try one o...
The holidays are full of friends, family, food, and STUFF. Control the impending clutter of Christmas with these 9 tips and tricks.
For many Thanksgiving hosts, the holiday's fun, family, and food mark the culmination of a month-long process: dilige...
My kids love Lego so much that it borders on obsession. We have a lot of these plastic bricks and, until recently, no...
Putting your home in order is never a simple or enjoyable task. But with a few smart purchases and some creative solutions, you can get each room in your house un...
Organizing your closet can seem like a daunting task, especially when you consider how expensive store-bought organizing solutions can be. Keep your space streaml...
Half baths may be smaller than their full-fledged counterparts, but that doesn't mean you need to sacrifice on storage or style. Learn how to make the most of eve...
Wholly malleable yet still a sturdy project material, concrete mix has proven its worth outside of just lawn and gard...
Accumulated over time and filled with memories, your personal library is a lot like your circle of friends. So, to treat your favorite reads right, upgrade your b...
If you actually wear everything you own, you might be part of a growing trend: people paring down their possessions i...
Finding a home for every single possession—and remembering to return them to their specified spots—is always a challe...
Whether you're packing away seasonal gear, or stockpiling a few extra home essentials, the basement is a natural storage spot. Because the basement is dark, cool,...
Once the excitement of closing on a new house or locking down a great apartment wears off, reality sets in: Time to p...
As the first leaves begin to litter the lawn, we're reminded that it's once again time to dig out the ladder from the...
To maintain a functional kitchen, organization is the order of the day. Whether you're blessed with a roomy walk-in pantry or constrained by a couple of cramped c...
The diminutive dimensions of your home may have whittled your design dreams down to size, but there’s one way to make the most of your square footage without tear...
Long on practicality but short on square footage, a mini bathroom can be a major design challenge. Much of small bath is monopolized by immovable fixtures (we’re ...
Exactly how much stuff is too much? When it comes to your collection, perhaps you draw the line when the pile runs so high that it calls for an intervention. Howe...
Keeping our homes neat and organized is a constant battle. But thanks to some ingenious (and colorful) ideas, the task just got a whole lot easier. These simple t...
If binder clips or Post-its have taken over your home office desk drawer, you're not alone. All too often, the very supplies designed to keep us organized can end...
Whether you’re frequently running late because you’ve misplaced your keys, or you're sick of tripping over the phone cords in your bedroom, here are some solution...
In most of the Western world, Sunday is the day of rest—and that means different things to different people. Do you s...
Laundry rooms serve as a drop zone in the home, collecting clothes, shoes, cleaning products, and more—which can lead to a headache-inducing mess. Turn your clutt...
We all complain about being short on space but imagine squeezing your life into a tiny space, then heading out to sea! Houseboat dwellers can teach all of us a th...
Indoor plumbing. Electric lights. We take these things for granted today, but there was a time when such basic conveniences were novel and sought after. Of course...
A bathroom doesn’t need to be vast to feel comfortable, soothing, and elegantly efficient. A smaller space just requires some well-planned storage options and a c...
You'll be able to cook more comfortably in a tiny kitchen when you add in any of these easy, space-smart improvements.
Addicted 2 DIY mastermind, Katie, reimagined DIY island plans to create a focal-point storage spot for her craft room...
The average American spends a third to half of his or her income just putting a roof overhead, so it’s no surprise th...
As the gateway to your home, the entryway is the natural drop zone, a place to stow everything from outerwear, keys, mail, and more. Your design choices can make ...
The garage is the final frontier of spring cleaning. Part carport, part catchall storage facility, the garage, if well-organized, can be a tremendous asset. If le...
Sure, it’s natural to covet the gorgeous kitchens you see on glamourous design shows or in glossy magazines, but sometimes it’s even more satisfying to see what m...
By the early 1990s, most middle-class homes had a VCR. Video rental stores sprouted up like dandelions, taking over s...
If you’re short on storage space (and who isn’t?), it’s time to think outside the closet. Hiding throughout your home are stealthy spots where you can tuck items ...
Organizing your life can feel like a constant battle. Calm the chaos with these 8 neat and nifty storage ideas. Each one is so simple and essential, you’ll wonder...
A well-honed blade is probably the most important tool in any kitchen. No self-respecting chef would dream of prepping a meal without a set of trusty slicers and ...
Among shots of cats napping on windowsills and family vacations, there's a wealth of DIY ideas on Flickr. This one, s...
Easy access to essential tools makes gardening more of a pleasure than a chore. And when these pieces are simple to store, you’re likely to take better care of th...
Sometimes the best things come in little packages. Take the fasteners that you may remember fondly from your childhood shoe straps. Their tiny hooks and loops wer...
It seems like every week there's a new organizer out there, promising to simplify your life. But sometimes the best way is the simplest one—and the most versatile...
Backyard sheds may be a storage boon, but nobody ever said they were loaded with style. They can be, though. Check out these amazing shed makeovers that will insp...
Have you ever just looked at a messy drawer and felt overwhelmed? In most homes, there are too many cluttered zones to count—desk drawers, bathroom countertops, k...
In every home, stuff always seems to pile up in one particular area, be it a kitchen drawer, an entryway surface, or ...
As winter begins to loosen its grip, start thinking about storing your snow blower for the off-season. But before you...
An unfinished basement, with its concrete floor and exposed joists, may seem dreary and cold. But in reality it is an enormous blank canvas just waiting for your ...
The garage is one of the most cluttered spaces in the whole house. Too often it becomes a dumping ground for sports equipment, lawn tools, off-season decorations,...
Paper clutter is real—a real pain, that is. One of the main sources for a constant influx of paper products from 8"-by-11" sheets to pamphlets and envelopes is an...
Often, a hefty price tag is what keeps us away from our organization potential. The image of an organized closet feels luxe, often custom-built. But with a little...
It’s OK if your laundry room isn’t your favorite room in the house—it’s a chore room. It’s got less appeal than, say, that comfortable family room with its couch ...
For a workspace to work well, it needs to be orderly. Cords, pencils, and paperwork can easily run amok if they’re not corralled. Preserve your sanity. These home...
No matter how large your kitchen, there never seems to be enough room for all the cookware. Pots are bulky, shapes and sizes vary, and those pesky lids have a min...
If kids are in the household, toys naturally follow. Parents soon find themselves facing herds of stuffed animals and towering piles of playthings. Luckily, some ...
Tired of fighting with your closet to find the blue scarf that you wore just the other day? Or your other brown shoe? In the spirit of a new year, it may be time ...
Laundry is a never-ending cycle that can seem like intolerable, unavoidable drudgery, especially if you hate your laundry room. That's why we love these creative ...
Life works better when it’s organized. Customize your kitchen with specialty cabinet organizers to suit your specific needs and work habits. Smart storage solutio...
Whether it's a narrow cupboard for linen or a full-blown walk-in, a well-placed closet is one of the most coveted features of any house. But if storage isn't an i...
The IKEA Expedit is a veritable mainstay in homes across the world. It's perfect for collectors and book lovers, but ...
Physically and visually lighter than bookcases—hello, extra floor space—shelves are a favorite storage option for eve...
No matter the square footage of your kitchen, the perfect amount of space for storage and prep always seems just out of reach. Fortunately, nothing frees up space...
Medicine cabinets aren't just for meds anymore. In reality, they function as a catchall for all those bathroom necessities you want close at hand but still out of...
Leave it to college kids to devise the biggest space-saving trick for the bedroom: a lofted bed. Opening up the chunk of real estate that a bed typically occupies...
The garage is more than a place to park the car. It is a storage space for lawn tools, sports equipment, and off-season supplies, and it often houses the home wor...
Nine times out of ten, the search for extra storage space in the bedroom can leave a homeowner stumped. If your closet is stuffed past capacity and your drawers a...
Hidden behind every door is a wealth of untapped potential—often times the extra bit of storage you've been dreaming about, sometimes service for a hack. There’s ...
No matter the size of your kitchen, there never seems to be enough storage space to fit the everyday wares and specialty gadgets. Soon, you find the collection sp...
Why buy a desktop organizer when you can make your own? That's what Cher, brains behind Designs by Studio C, thought ...
Why not DIY shelves to hold hardcovers, collectibles, or home office supplies? Better yet, tackle DIY shelves that are as eye-catching as the items they put on di...
Storage space ranks near the top of every homeowner's wish list. If you're lucky enough to have his-and-her closets, you're living the dream. But what are you to ...
Pegboard is a go-to choice for garage storage because its grid of predrilled holes holds a variety of hooks that neatly store tools and keep them close at hand. B...
Spice racks, knife holders, and towel bars—there's no shortage of organizational helpers aimed at bettering one's lif...
Shoes are a bit like weeds—they tend to get out of control before you know it. But fortunately, shoes are a lot easier to tame. And as the saying goes (sort of), ...
If you live in one of the many municipalities encouraging—or even mandating—an effort to recycle, your day-to-day now...
In tiny dorm rooms split shared with a roommate—sometimes more than one—floorspace is like water in the desert. It’s a precious thing. Use these easy, affordable ...
In many households, meals start in the pantry. Whether it’s an oversize cabinet, a converted armoire, or a separate s...
Clutter and disorganization are familiar foes to most, but a new shelving system promises to tame the turmoil once an...
Professional organizer Donna Smallin, author of "The One-Minute Organizer: A to Z Storage Solutions", shares hard-earned advice for controlling garage clutter.
Sure, good storage contributes to organization in any area of the home, but a well-planned, impeccably finished closet is paramount to keeping the bedroom clutter...
As we acquire more and more stuff, it becomes harder and harder to keep track of it all. That's where labeling becomes paramount. But before you settle on stan...
Closets are built with doors for a reason: They’re meant to hide stuff. Still, these essential storage spots are some of the most-used spaces in any home—so why n...
What would all our high-tech home electronics be without their trusted wires? Not powered up, for one. Even if you opt for a wireless connection, your Internet mo...
A small bedroom can present big design challenges. When there's a depressingly finite amount of square footage to play with, must-haves like a bed and a dresser ...
If you have a few especially beloved books in your collection, why not use a pair of DIY bookends to set them apart a...
Life works so much better when it’s organized. But many of us worry that it will take too much money to get all the right storage solutions, all those beautiful, ...
Depending on where you live, you may be completely surprised or utterly unimpressed by this fact: Worldwide, bicycles...
Nothing disturbs your private sanctuary like clutter. Kick your space into gear, from top to bottom and room to room, with these sanity-saving storage ideas. Firs...
A well-stocked pantry is key to planning and preparing meals efficiently. But even if you keep loads of ingredients o...
We seem to do it all at our desks, from working and paying bills to shopping online and poking around Facebook. So, naturally, keeping desks clear of clutter can ...
This is the time of year when we shed our winter wardrobes and slip into warm-weather fabrics. To be sure that your c...
Counter space. No matter how big the kitchen, you hardly ever hear anyone complaining that there's too much of it. Especially in a compact kitchen, clear counters...
<p>Any bibliophile knows that storing your books is almost as much of an obsession as reading them. And while books can be an expensive habit, storing them doesn’...
At some point in life, everyone wants or needs to hang shelves. Whether simple 2x4s or part of a store-bought kit, sh...
If the kitchen is the center of the home, the pantry is the center of the kitchen. Having an organized pantry makes everything that happens in the kitchen easier....
Chances are your garage's perimeter is lined with somewhat unsightly, possibly mismatched metal shelves. They're most likely obscured by gardening tools, sports e...
Perforated hardboard, more commonly known as pegboard, has been a staple of workshops and retail stores for decades. ...
Studio apartments can be economical housing options for singletons and great part-time retreats for out-of-towners looking for a getaway in the city. The big draw...
Whether it's a concealed room, hidden storage space, or cozy reading nook, having a secret place in our homes appeals to the kid in all of us. Here we reveal 10 f...
When you buy a new appliance, it’s a good idea to hold onto your original documentation, including the owner’s manual...
Every home needs a message center, and for most people, the standard office-style pin-board works fine. . . just fine...
After the holiday influx of guests and gifts, homeowners may find themselves short on storage space. They can, in theory, pack less-used items into garages or clo...
The coming of a new year is a good time to tackle some of that household clutter, but it’s impossible to do it all at...
Keeping the clutter under control often seems like a never-ending battle. But with a few repurposed materials and a bit of creativity, you can transform that drea...
Practical and stylish containers for capturing clutter in the home, baskets are perfect for storing a surprising array of everyday items. Take a look at how thes...
As we enter the season of sleet, rain, snow, and ice, winter coats can quickly clutter halls and mudrooms. Put them in their place with one of these DIY coat rack...
When it's time to take down the tinsel, lights, ornaments, and garlands, these DIY solutions will keep the holidays from taking over your home during the rest of ...
Whether you love or loathe winter, bulky boots are a fact of life when the weather turns cold. Keep from tracking mud and snow through front halls and mudrooms w...
It’s great to get holiday gifts from family and friends, but it’s not so great figuring out what to do with all that ...
If you’re lucky enough to have large walk-in closets in your home, you probably already know the importance of good l...
In the quest to stay organized, storage is king. Especially in the laundry room. Though organization and laundry rooms are a somewhat utilitarian and practical ma...
With a few simple and fun DIY projects, you can turn your kitchen into an oasis of order where everything is at your fingertips.
Banish the bills and jettison the junk mail with one—or more—of these 10 expertly crafted filing solutions you can make yourself.
Many new homes boast spacious walk-in closets, but apartment renters and old-house dwellers must often contend with c...
Creative solutions, ranging from sneaky storage to an extra bathroom, tackle the home's trickiest triangle.
A big walk-in closet is a luxury that some people can only dream of, especially if they live in an older home. Homes ...
Don't miss 8 Smart Shoe Racks You Can Make TodayIt's October. The time has come to put away the sandals and break out...
Take the guesswork out of storing paint leftovers. Before you replace the lid, mark the level of the paint remaining...
Whether you have a small closet or a large room devoted to doing the laundry, chances are that you want more storage ...
You don't have to renovate! First, try out some of these smart, do-it-yourself storage solutions to make better use of the bath you have.
If you think you have no space to spare, think again. Janet Lee, author of Living in a Nutshell, offers some practical—and decorative—suggestions for realizing yo...
LEGOs underfoot, G. I. Joes behind your seat cushions, and Beanie Babies up on the rafters? This weekend, return a se...
Before heading off to school, consider some of these smart—and DIY-doable—storage solutions to help make college living a little more efficient and manageable.
I bet you’ve never heard anyone complain that his bathroom has too much storage space. If you’re about to renovate, h...
At the end of another long day, doesn't everyone want—or even need—the bedroom to be a place of peace, a relaxing ref...
Over the past 20 years, author, blogger, and television producer Janet Lee has lived in a dozen small apartments, non...
Use stylish outdoor storage solutions to keep your gardening tools, outdoor hats, and backyard bash supplies from running amok.
Though many of us would rather keep the door closed on the subject of closet organization, cleaning up your act stora...
One of the great advantages of a workshop—as distinct from a toolbox carried to a workplace—is the opportunity to pu...
The way to avoid the I-can't-find-it syndrome is to have appropriate containers for tool storage and transport. Seve...
There's more than one fit when it comes to storage space. Growing families require extra closets, retirees move to sm...
Where you store depends largely on what you are storing. Clothes will smell musty if stored in a damp basement; antiq...
Poured concrete foundations, coupled with Styrofoam insulation forms and improvements in perimeter drainage and water...
A home's style and vintage often dictate to what extent an attic can be used for attic storage. Victorians and pre-19...
Unlimited storage space would be great. But sufficient space is possible if laundry, basement, and garage storage is ...
Summer brings flowers and sunshine, but it also has a way of dragging outdoor sports right into your front hall. Fort...
Living in big cities often means residing in small spaces. When space is a premium, you have to find creative ways to make do with less real estate. Decorating sma...
When you stumble into the bathroom in the morning, does your medicine cabinet look as tired as you feel? Maybe it’s t...
With just 15 minutes a day, a smart plan, and some pro tips, you can start to control the clutter that, up until now, has been controlling you.
If you’re just moving into a tiny starter home, making room for growing children, or downsizing into smaller quarters...
My wife and I recently reorganized our bedroom closet and added several new accessories, including a double rod hange...
Tidy up in a hurry with these multipurpose, flexible furniture pieces that create a little extra storage where you need it the most.
When you first start tackling home projects, it's no problem to hit the hardware store for one of those sandpaper mul...
For the most part, free-standing coat racks are a thing of the past. They belong to a time when closets were only dee...
Since my wife and I recently downsized, I am making do with a much smaller basement workshop these days. Whereas I co...
Kids may be small, but they tend to take up a lot of space— at least their stuff certainly does! Between the toys, books, DVDs and craft supplies, you may wonder ...
We reached out to Diana Auspurger, of the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals, for her tips on closet organization.
The kitchen is the heart of the home. When it’s organized, everything from meal prep to homework help goes more smoothly. As it is elsewhere, adequate storage is ...
Now that the new year is in full swing, it would be easy to lose the resolve with which we started 2013. But let's ke...
If your vanity and medicine cabinets are anything like mine, they're (1) too small, (2) too cluttered, and (3) work j...
From old textbooks to the latest printing of Harry Potter, and from VHS to DVD and now Blu-Ray, we can't stop collect...
When crummy weather hits, I get the itch to organize. There’s nothing worse than being cooped up in the house, let al...
I'm one of those who believes you can never have too many holiday decorations. A tree dripping with ornaments? Love i...
Once the holidays are over, how do you fit all those decorations back in the garage and make them easier to unpack ne...
They didn't offer shop class in my high school, so I came to my love of power tools and sawdust well after I graduate...
Most home improvement projects require at least some moving around from place to place with tools, and that can get t...
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My wife and I have a very small bathroom. The tub, toilet, and sink are lined up shoulder to shoulder along one wall....
There's nothing better than a crackling fire on a chilly night, except maybe not having to go back outside for more f...
Next to the kitchen, the bathroom is the second most important room in the house. No matter who you are, chances are the time you spend each day in the bathroom i...
You can never be too rich or have too much storage. It’s one of life’s simple truths. Many people focus on drawers and cabinets when they think of storage solutio...
In the never-ending battle for storage space at home, it's imagination versus square footage.
Cursed with a galley kitchen like most apartment dwellers, I dream of the day I’ll upgrade to a space big enough for ...
Is your garage a haven or a horror? Too often, we just shut the door and forget it when we walk into the house. But it’s so much easier to keep a garage organized...
Groucho Marx's famous quote, "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read...
If you’re part of the rapidly growing home-based workforce or you’d just like a designated place to pay the bills, he...
Real oenophiles are true collectors, dedicating entire rooms to storing and aging prized bottles of wine. You can sea...
There’s no time like college to get acquainted with beginners’ DIY projects. In most on-campus living scenarios, you’...
Kids grow so fast, it doesn’t take long before their rooms can feel pretty small… but before you plan an addition, he...
Who doesn't need more shelf space? Hanging shelves is a great do-it-yourself project that can help you get organized....
Looking for creative storage solutions? Here are 25 organizers and clutter containers that you can make yourself from recycled items.
Whether it’s back to the dorm or just back to school, making room for kids and their stuff gets harder as they get bi...
Building a cabinet looks easy. After all, it’s just a box with a door. It only becomes difficult if you want it to lo...
I have a tiny urban townhome kitchen. You can't open the refrigerator door more than 60% without banging into the ove...
Before hanging anything, it’s important to find out what your wall is made of. Ideally, you should attach floating sh...
[bobsays_inset]Traditionally, bathroom cabinetry was limited to small medicine cabinets above the sink and sink vanit...
Today's bathroom vanities can make a bold statement in any bathroom, and here are twelve examples we found to be "decorator-worthy."
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We recently painted our kitchen cabinets, which involved clearing every cabinet, drawer, and countertop. In addition ...
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)...
While washing day has come a long way since the tub and washboard, it can still feel like tedious work if your laundr...
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)...
You can save a lot of time around the house by having just what you need stashed where you need it. Usually, that’s t...
When we lived in our tiny Manhattan apartment, we had 48 inches of total counter space and one 18-inch-wide pantry ca...
Whether you're lucky enough to have once-weekly curbside service, or you have to transport your paper, glass, metal a...
Our kitchen needs more cabinets—and more counter space. Indeed, who has a kitchen with enough of these precious ameni...
The bathroom is often the hardest and most expensive room to remodel. Plumbing lines are set so the location of the t...
As a kid growing up, I remember visiting my grandparents’ house and heading straight for granddad’s garage. It was im...
Those of us lucky enough to have a garage space in our home tend to take it for granted. This private and secure park...
Bob works with carpenter Bob Ryley to construct an insert for an antique cherry armoire to house his bedroom TV and video collection.
Bob joins carpenter David Ives, who is installing the paneling in the master bedroom closet, and then checks in on artist Kim’s faux finishing work on the walls.
Bob checks out the California Closet storage systems designed for the master bedroom suite and smaller bedroom closet.
Bob tours the showroom with the founder’s great-granddaughter, and then visits the factory to see how the vitreous china is manufactured.
Bob reviews the Victorian design elements of his front-corner porch and the interior columns that echo the exterior ones, and then watches the turn-of-the-century...
Bob visits a Lancaster, PA, custom cabinetry factory where his kitchen cabinets are being made, then reviews plans for his kitchen layout.
Bob meets with California Closets to review plans for his walk-in closet and checks out the careful herringbone floor installation in the library that is nearly c...
In the dining room, carpenter Bob Ryley installs a chair rail and works with carpenter Danny Ruffini on the glass doors that will be added to the corner cupboard—...
Bob discusses the best ways to discard debris and unwanted items before starting a renovation.
The backyard is enhanced with a lattice-top gate, and a mudroom is converted into a kitchen pantry to provide storage space.
Carpet tiles are installed in the basement, and experts discuss storage and organizing solutions for the basement and master bedroom.
Bob works with Bob and Dan Gerry to install kitchen sink fixtures. Then the ceiling fan is put in and a Square D All House Surge Arrester is installed.
Gam Danziger from Craftline Cabinets reviews the assembly of the contemporary Cherry kitchen cabinets being installed in the penthouse apartment.
Bob watches over the installation of a few bathroom fixtures, including a custom vanity countertop and undermount sinks from Toto USA, as well as an acrylic soaki...
Bob and Brad Brewster of Princeton Custom Cabinetry oversee the installation of the hanging cabinets in the new condo kitchen. Brewster lists the various features...
Ernie Wernecke of Princeton Custom Cabinetry shows Bob how to customize the vanity countertop so it fits snugly against a bulging wall.
Carlos Leuchtmann of Blue Ridge Plumbing joins Bob to install a faucet and handles from the Moen Kingsley line.
Bob and contractor Michael Sheils discuss the use of gusset plates to tie in the walls. They then tour through the master bedroom and bathroom.
Dave Herbert (from Whirlpool) joins Bob to talk about the new Personal Valet Clothes Vitalizing System being installed in the master bedroom closet.
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley are working in the master bedroom building two storage units in the walk-in closet.
Carpenter Paul Anderson joins Bob to hang corner cabinets in the kitchen of the modern Colonial project house.
Thomas Bump of Fine Custom Cabinetry shows Bob the Maple and hardwood panel cabinets that were built specifically for the Brownstone kitchen.
The huge space that is the kitchen of the Manhattan Brownstone has received its finishing touches. Bob tours.
Mark Van Sickle (from Merillat) installs the hardware on the cabinets destined for the kitchen in the Victorian restoration project house.
In the master suite, general contractor Charlie Tomaszewski is finishing up installing the Robern medicine cabinets.
Bob enters the master suite to observe Marcy Weisberg (from California Closets) installing custom his-and-her closets.
John Tasker (from Aristokraft) shows Bob the kitchen cabinets being used in the project, and contractor Sam Cousins goes over the installation process.
Bob looks over the shoulders of Rick and Brian (from Star Granite Interiors), as they install a granite vanity top in the first-floor bathroom.
Bob observes, and assists with, the installation of Cherry cabinets, a Northland refrigerator, and a wine storage system.
Bob confers with carpenters David Ives and Brian Dauphinee, as they install cabinet boxes in the curved wall of the loft conversion project.
Bob gives assistance to carpenter Todd Allen, who is building a bookcase for the built-in cabinet array.
Bob checks in with Greg Rockland, the plumber installing a marble countertop in the loft conversion unit.
Bob confers with carpenters Bob Ryley and David Ives, as they construct and install cabinets in the loft conversion unit.
Bob observes Bill Brody (from Classic Glass) installing a large mirror, a glass shelf, and a glass partition wall.
Bob highlights the long curved wall in the loft's hallway. The wall provides a great deal of storage, and serves as a divider between the private and public space...
A restaurant-quality oven hood vent is installed, in addition to Metrowire shelves.
A collaborating architect for the loft conversion project, Lisa Shire, explains the design principles behind, and practical benefits of, the built-storage compart...
Bob meets with architect Greg Rochlin to review the techniques used for covering a series of doors with plastic laminate.
Collaborating architect Lisa Shire accompanies Bob, as he continues his tour of the completed loft conversion.
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley put up a grab bar in the bathroom to facilitate a wheelchair-bound person's maneuvering.
The first Elmwood project concerns remodeling a Gothic Carpenter-style home, built in 1871.
Bob talks with contractors Jim Azerroe and Mike Burk. Jim is installing a granite kitchen countertop, while Mike puts in the new cabinets and drawers.
The second home in the Elmwood project, a Colonial Revival, is complete, after the second-floor bathroom gets a new vanity, new doors for the laundry closet, and ...
Bob and contractor Ed Weller check out the open pantry shelves made of Surell.
Bob helps in the process of joining the lengths of wood that will be installed in the kitchen.
Bob helps cabinetmaker Brian Comeaux custom-build a cabinet for the dining room.
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley meet in the workshop to build a set of bookcases for the home. Ryley demonstrates the various cuts and joining methods used to make th...
Bob meets with contractor Bill Wilcox, who is assembling the bathroom vanities, giving them legs and a toekick.
Bob helps Steven Nyz install a Surell one-piece vanity top and sink. No screws or nails are used, just some silicone caulk. Surell is totally non-porous, making i...
In the kitchen, where the white pine cabinets have been installed, Bob Ryley demonstrates how to adjust a European door hinge before he finishes putting in a plat...
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley hand-craft a medicine cabinet using a radial arm saw, Dado blade, router, screws, and carpenter's glue.
Bob visits the Boston Design Center, where he learns about European kitchen design. Europeans view kitchen cabinets as furniture. Lower cabinets are usually movab...
Bob meets with Ryley to discuss the site-built, built-in cabinets of birch plywood. Ryley demonstrates many of the cuts and jigs used in crafting the cabinets, an...
Bob observes plumbing contractor Steve Bottazzi install a lavatory (faucet and sink) in a bathroom vanity.
Bob helps carpenter Bob Ryley assemble and install bookshelves in the den, and Ryley shows Bob how to scribe the trim on-site.
Bob looks on as Pat Malone, a cabinet installer from the Boston Design Center, installs European-style kitchen cabinets.
Since the bathroom has been gutted, plumbers begin to install new fixtures.
Bob helps carpenter-contractor Bob Ryley install a new one-piece acrylic vanity.
Bob reviews the construction of a carport, bench, and storage structure, situated adjacent to the Naples project house.
Carpentry contractor Bob Ryley builds a bathroom vanity, as Bob goes over some of the floor work with artisan Terry Maiche.
Bob finds an authentic iron fence for the front yard and watches as the welder installs it using the arc welding process. Next, Bob heads inside to join general c...
Custom-built base cabinets and laminate countertops are installed in the kitchen of the coach house.
General contractor Tim Berky is installing Merillat cherry cabinets in the remodeled kitchen. Berky roughs in the base wall cabinet, shims it, and checks for leve...