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052112-bathikea.jpg Here's the facts: I don't have hours and hours to laboriously clean my bathroom every week. Even if I did there would be more pressing things at hand, like um, anything really. So how can you keep things clean with a minimal amount of effort and time? I use the five minute rule and it works fabulously!

052112-bathskimp.jpg When it comes to renovating or making over a space, most folks are usually looking to have the biggest amount of bang for the smallest amount of buck. There are some places where cutting corners is a great idea and others that can lead to disaster. Want to see where you can save a few pennies?

051512-planter.jpg We're always looking for something that will add a little zip to our indoor house plants. A green plant is just a plant, at least until it has this cool add-on geometric trellis and then it's a work of art.

03-uses-mayo.jpg Although we'd like to think that accidents don't happen, let's face it, they do. Most children will draw on the wall at some point in time and if you're out of Magic Erasers, try using this kitchen condiment to clean things up instead.

051612-dust.jpg Even though you rarely see the top of your kitchen cabinets, that doesn't mean they aren't busy getting dusty and dirty. Grease, humidity and general kitchen use can make this a tricky and icky spot to clean. Forget the hassle and bust out a pantry staple to do the dirty work for you.

4-22-08-garden2.jpg If you've recently planted your own herbs and vegetables, then there's tasty treasures in your future. If you're looking to make things grow bigger and stronger to get the largest harvest you can, then try following these simple steps.

051212-storage.jpg Sometimes it takes stepping out of your own bathroom and into someone else's to see the perfect storage solution.

051012-file1.jpg So you have a filing cabinet. Maybe you found one even. The only problem is, it's a little less than awesome. It's a perfectly good container, so what do you do with it? Well, you turn it into super fabulous garage storage, that's what! Want to see what it looks like now?

050712-bath.jpg There are 100 different ways to dress a bathroom and quite often we see many of the same trends popping up. We're not always huge fans of certain aspects and so we're curious, what bathroom accessories, colors or styles are you not so fond of? Can't stand a raised bowl sink? Not daring enough for a bath tub in front of a giant picture window? Sure they look great in magazines, but what about in your own home?

050712-lantern.jpg Outdoor lanterns for a get together or party certainly set the mood, and they can ensure your candles stay lit in a windy city. That said, they can be pricey. If you're like me and would rather put your money where your mouth is, literally on the good food instead of on the table decor, check out this simple diy to cut costs and keep the style up!

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