Most of us would jump at the chance to work from home and such was the case for my wife and I — two engineers with a cat for comic relief. To work efficiently however, our sad put-it-all-in-the-corner computer space was going to need a major upgrade. See how we converted this space into a home office outfitted with all the space and function necessary to get things done. More

We love to organize children's books using front-facing shelves. It makes for easy recognition for kids, plus the book covers become a design element themselves. But there is one drawback to this method. More

Love clothes, but want to keep your closet in order? A new beta service aims to bring the analytical tracking and categorization to a common problem zone: the clothes closet. Think of Stylitics as Mint.com for the fashionably minded...a tracking tool with a few perks thrown in to keep you informed, motivated, and possibly aid in decluttering. More

Last month I challenged myself to clear off my desk every night at the end of my work day. I'd found, like many people who work from home, that work can easily spill into the whole day. I was feeling overwhelmed. Clearing off my desk felt like a good way to tell my brain it was time to stop for the day. More

Kukka Blocks Desk Set
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Half the battle against clutter is won when you've armed yourself with the right organization and storage tools. And nowhere is this more true than at your desk, where a variety of stationery, paper and miscellaneous tech tools will be used throughout the week, and often are set aside/discarded without thought. If you've got one of those desks with pens rolling rolling everywhere, thumb drives getting lost under stacks of paper, and paperclips ant lining across your desk, what you need is a desk set. And with something as beautiful looking as this all beech wood minimalist block desk set, you'd have a little more imperative to keep the desk clean...at least in theory. More

Casting on, purling, and cabling are some of a crafter's prime joys, but that joy can quickly turn sour when one is faced with impossible tangles and skeins that seem to multiply (and run loose!) like rabbits. Here are several storage solutions to help knitters and crocheters maximize the delight of the craft while keeping organizational frustrations at bay. More

When you start a new upholstery, sewing or quilting project, of course you buy exactly the right amount of fabric, always do just one project at a time, and clear out the scraps when you're done so there's no extraneous fabric, right? Yeah, I can hear you laughing from here. A wild fabric stash is an untamed beast that will eat your entire house if you let it, but don't worry, it can be tamed. More

If you're a procrastinator like me, then you know you can't possibly tackle your design to do list without first creating a mood board. And not a digital version, no, we need our inspiration to physically stay in our faces and not get lost behind 10 other apps. This easy DIY mood board is upcycled from an old picture frame and a broken lamp, won't put any holes in your wall, and will get you in the mood to kick off all your fabulous projects for the new year. More

Joan Crawford's infamous “no wire hangers!” is seen by some as the ultimate sign of mental and maternal unfitness. For others, like me, it's just sound advice. After all, she's got a point: Dry-cleaner wire hangers are bad for the environment, delicate clothing and a certain organizational aesthetic. Can't we just consider Crawford's cry as a slightly overzealous call to get our homes in order? Is Crawford just Kevin Sharkey with a bad rep and cold cream? More

Some of the most creative design ideas we've seen probably have come from kids - an indoor slide next to (or lieu of) the stairs or a treehouse built indoors. Here's another you'll want to implement in your own house. More