I have been eating my way through crates of winter citrus, and recently decided to use some of the peels to make a homemade cleaner. I added orange peels to vinegar, and let them sit in an airtight container for a couple of weeks. The result: a powerful, inexpensive, natural cleaner. More

I think you know the drill by now: I give you one look and two drastically different budgets. Today's room is for the well-traveled, with a mix of cultures, super saturated colors, lots of texture and carved wood. The price, and its less expensive counterpoint, is next:

There's rarely anything about my life that's hip (as evidenced by my use of "hip"). But the rise in sibling roommate situations has The New York Times calling it a growing trend. My brother recently moved into my apartment, so looks like I'm not alone in bunking up with kin.

While pushpins may be an office staple, they don't have to be boring. Since the details are often what makes a space, why not have pins to be proud of? Whether patterned or plain, done in just the right colors, pins can stand out in the office and be a bit more enjoyable to use. More

Much of the country has been (or still is) buried in snow and frozen temperatures for the last several months. But spring is knocking at the door, and you know what that means, right? It's almost time for gardening. Starting seeds indoors can be a great way to get a head start, and it's extra easy with the help of a plastic chicken container.

Although I'd like to tell you that I cook up every chicken from scratch in my kitchen, that just isn't true. The $5 grocery store chicken is a great way to make a quick meal, but those giant plastic packages can surely be reused somehow, right? More

There's a new destination for décor for less dollars. As part of their younger, cooler rebranding, JC Penney is showcasing chic design collaborations, with some familiar faces and favorites in the mix. 

When it comes to my own personal home decor, I'm usually most proud of the pieces that I've either made myself or given a new life. After checking out this simple tutorial for modern concrete stools, I think I've found my next project. Want to see what this bucket of sludge looks like when it's finished? More

It's an easy solution to that light fixture you hate: an easy-to-create basket light. You can buy a pretty basket and make one in an afternoon, or take a more ambitious route and weave your own pretty sisal version. More

Tech hobbies are expensive. After you buy equipment and software and who knows what else, there are always unexpected costs. Like new furniture (Really!). Vinyl afficionados know that a record cabinet is a great investment to store your equipment and ever-growing record collection. But if you've already squandered your savings on turntables, try this DIY version. More

Who hasn't opened their pantry or cabinets to a mess and thought — there's not even any "real food" for dinner? Kimberly's pantry needed a clean out and some order. If this 'before' photo looks familiar to you, check out what some labels and dollar bins did for her: