One of the challenges of maintaining organized kitchen drawers is keeping all the utensils in place. This combination non-slip mat and movable dividers from DrawerDecor helps solve the problem while adding a kick of color, too. More
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In Portland, you can rent a goat to mow your lawn, which is just another point in that city's favor. The idea of hiring a goat to keep the grass trim might sound a little out-there, but they might be nature's perfect lawnmowers—they even provide their own fertilizer. Would you retire your lawnmower for a goat? More
Q: I am moving into my very first apartment in August, and I have some questions for decorating, furniture placement etc. I want to make my new apartment feel cozy and adult. I do not want my new home - although temporary, because I can still go to my parent's on the weekends to do laundry for free (yay!) - to feel like a dorm, or a college student's place. More
Q: I currently live in a rental with no soundproofing at all (no exaggeration). I didn't realize how bad it was until after I moved in. While I've lived in other apartments with varying levels of soundproofing, this apartment is far worse than anything I thought possible. More
Here it comes, the season everyone longs for during the darker, colder months of the year. Life at home slows down a bit and there isn't much to stress about during the generally lazy, hazy days, except for when the high temps really kick in. If your home doesn't have AC (or you are choosing to leave it off as much as possible) you can feel stuck, especially when it comes to getting a restful nights sleep. More
Nothing's worse than finding the most amazing piece of furniture at a thrift store — and on further inspection you get hit in the face with the overwhelming smell of mildew. More
With three kids at home, Jaime is very familiar with the trials and tribulations of those ubiquitous LEGO blocks. From tiny pieces that clog the vacuum to fully assembled projects that require kid-glove handling, LEGO can be both a blessing and a curse in a busy household. In an effort to simplify her life and to help her kids preserve their masterpieces, Jaime developed a truly genius idea… More
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, right? So $10 of prevention should save you forever. This inexpensive solution to spills and grime inside your hardest-to-clean kitchen appliance — the refrigerator — is guaranteed to save you from a lifetime of scrubbing. More
Not only are all these tools display worthy, porcelain enamel is made from glass and steel, making it durable and food safe. Its non-porous, smooth surface is easy to clean and extremely hygienic. What's not to like? More











