As you can see from the above image, my desk really is quite a bit of a mess. In an attempt to get my workspace to a more efficient and tidy place, I looked through our archives to get inspired. I've taken what I've learned and broken it down into 5 steps — now if I could just follow them consistently I'd be all set… More

This week, I'm lucky enough to be staying with someone who has a proper, real-life house. It boasts a fireplace, a washer and dryer right in the house (for real! Have you guys heard about this?), and a vegetable garden that can keep even a vegaholic like me fed. However, the feature that I might envy the most is the humble garden hose outside… More

The last thing you want to do before you leave one home to start another is clean out the old place. But alas, it must be done, so just throw on some tunes, grin and bear it. If your place is just surface dirty and not damaged, how well you clean could be the difference between getting back your deposit money that has been held hostage for years or not. So here is a checklist of things not to forget as you prepare your home for its next inhabitants. More

My mom keeps a little magazine clipping taped to her washing machine that reads "Laundry is a task with no end in sight." It's not exactly a complaint, but more of a reminder of a reality that we can't avoid (short of hiring a housekeeper).

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When you live in a 400-square-foot apartment, the bed occupies a serious amount of square footage, and an unmade bed can make everything feel like a disaster. I can't deal with it, but I also tend to be rather messy, so I needed a trick to make sure the bed gets made every single day. I make it before I even get out of bed. More

Today's One Minute Tip comes from Apartment Therapy favorite Cafe 'ino, where Ian kindly agreed to share their secret for maintaining that lovely flickering glow in shining glass night after night. More

After a vacation, getting back into your routine can be rough. Make your return to reality a little easier by getting basic cleaning done before you head out the door.

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When I bought my dining room table off Craigslist, it came with a few marks and spots on the surface, but it also came with a set of instructions from the previous owner. Every few years, I was to maintain the surface of the wood by polishing it. I learned that it is actually a pretty easy process, but that being said, I would prefer to go through it as infrequently as possible. If it's time to restore the surface of your wood furniture, this step by step guide shows you everything you need to know and how to lengthen the time before your next polish as much as possible. More

When it's hot outside, it can seem like your children are asking for drink after drink. To avoid cups being tossed in the sink and extra dishes being created, check out what a few magnets can do to lighten your workload. More

No matter how carefully you treat your nice, upholstered furniture, the day will come when they will look a bit worse for wear. A few tips and tricks, however, can help you along the way to extending the life of your upholstered pieces.
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