While IKEA remains a favorite destination for affordably accessorizing or furnishing the home quickly on a budget, making the trip out to the crowded aisles on a weekend can be a challenge, especially for anyone without a car. But what if you could skip the crowds and lines altogether (and the temptations of Swedish candies awaiting at the checkout lines)? Here's how...

It's easy to think, "it's just a little dust" when it comes to keeping house. What with all of life's daily responsibilities, who has the time to be dusting and sweeping every surface? However, one should note dust is a silent killer, especially when it comes to electronic devices. 

When I wrote about my goal of packing a box a day in preparation for my upcoming move, a commenter mentioned the inefficiency of this system, considering I'd have to gather together tape, scissors, etc, every time I wanted to pack a box. Never fear! I have a survival kit.

On a humid Saturday around this time last year, I married my husband on an 330-acre organic farm in eastern Pennsylvania. (That's us above.) It poured for part of that day, but thanks to careful planning — and, you know, being really excited — I barely noticed.

As I mentioned last week, I moved back home into my childhood room for the summer. I've spent the first couple of weeks cleaning and purging, and this past weekend I finally got to painting. 

You have a new tile floor, and it's gleaming and gorgeous. Or maybe you have a 70-year-old checkerboard floor that could use some TLC. Either way, this list of tips can help you maintain your floor for years to come. 

When the going gets tough, the tough get creative. Decorating a house on a budget can be hard work, especially if you're trying for a specific look. There are only so many fixtures in the lighting aisle, after all. But if you're the resourceful type, you'll come up with an idea like this one: using outdoor lighting options indoors.

Have you ever found yourself editing a series of photos in Photoshop, tweaking your Wordpress site, or getting acquainted with Windows 8 and thought to yourself: this would be 100 times easier if I could just remember the shortcuts? Well, here are five desktop wallpapers to help keep shortcuts for common programs close at hand.

Have you ever tried to start a fire? It is not easy. But even if you're no boy scout, the tips in the video below will have you making cozy campfires in no time. Plus even more handy-dandy solutions from our archives: how to oil a butcher block, how to remove pesky candle wax from jars, and a great solution for washing your jeans without fading them. 

With the warm season starting, I’ve become obsessed with all things white. So I’ve returned to my rental white walls in the bathroom, which feels so fresh and clean for summer. Check out the results below.