Week 2 was a little challenging at my house, as my fiancé and I took turns being sick on and off all week and through the weekend. I'm going to count the small victories though, and fingers crossed, energy and motivation will kick in this week and help us get back on track soon. More

Day 4 started off my second week of the January Cure with a little reminiscing: I used to gain a fresh perspective in my previous small-footprinted, high-ceilinged old apartment by sitting in the door of an upper storage closet ten feet above the floor. Looking down from such great height allowed me to look at the apartment in an objective manner, as opposed to being "down in it". So, I tried to do the same in the dining room of my conventionally-sized, conventionally-heighted current house. I climbed up on a step ladder and perched for a while: More

The "paper cone of death" fruit fly trap is one way to kill those annoying little pests. But, the other day, when I was having trouble fitting a paper cone into my glass, I discovered an alternate solution that's just as effective! More

Q: I have black mold growing on the ceiling and walls (i.e., drywall) of my bathroom. I am not sure of the best way to clean it. I don't want to use bleach because according to my internet searches, it won't work on porous surfaces like drywall (bleach will kill the visible mold but won't do anything about the spores, so the mold is likely to come back). I've notified my landlady, but I am wondering if there is anything I can do myself in the meantime. It's gotten to the point where I'm embarrassed to have anyone over to my home because of this unsightly mess in the bathroom. More

I'm going to go ahead and say I cheated a bit this week on The Cure - the first assignment I'm happy to say I completed way back in October. My problem spot - the bane of my existence in fact, was this corner of my living/dining room.

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Sometimes the air in my home needs a little freshening up. During temperate months, I simply open a window, but when cold weather threatens to chill my bones, I use linen or air freshening sprays.They're so handy around the home, and work well on kid and pet odors, upholstery, linens and even clothing.
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Since the Prosecco and presents appear to have run dry, I'm finally jumping on this fresh-start bandwagon. My plan is to go through every drawer, every cupboard, and especially every bin on my "Scandinavian" Shelves. As I fill give-away and recycling bags, I'm repurposing and relabeling the empty bins to keep myself on track... More

Everyone likes a clean home, but the process of getting there isn't always so enjoyable. Thankfully strong, irritating cleaners are no longer the only cleaning supply option. Now we have easy access to cleaners that are not only eco-friendly and good smelling, but also a wealth of DIY cleaning recipes. Here are some of the ones we like the best: More

Last week, like many of you, I decided to join in and give my own space the Cure. Here's how things went at my home.

Note - Reader anotherjen had asked in a related post for ideas on executing Cure assignments when you don't live alone. So, to that end, I will also be sharing how my fiancé and I worked together to accomplish each assignment (there's definitely been a bit of negotiation involved)! More

Living in a small space there are no hidden places to store dirty laundry, thus the laundry hamper is an essential design element in the bedroom or bathroom. Here is a round up of the most stylish laundry hampers on the market whether you are on a shoestring or unlimited budget. More