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Meg Asby

    About Me

    Meg Asby is a writer based in Portland, Oregon. When she's not at her desk, she's likely trying the latest baking trend or hiking to a waterfall with her family.

    Latest Stories

    My West Elm Slope Leather Chairs Are Still Perfect After 9 Years
    They're even kid-approved.
    Meg Asby
    Jan 16, 2026
    The 10 Best Hacks for Storing Christmas Decorations
    These actually save space!
    Brittney Morgan
    Dec 18, 2025
    This Budget Closet System Will Transform Your Space
    Get a custom look for cheap.
    Meg Asby
    Aug 14, 2025
    The Fire Hazard That’s Hiding in Your Junk Drawer
    Organize & Clean
    You’ll want to move it ASAP.
    Meg Asby
    Aug 13, 2023
    See a Pro Organizer Take This Playroom from Stressful to Serene
    Organize & Clean
    The transformation took five hours to complete.
    Meg Asby
    Aug 10, 2023
    How Letting Go of Clutter Made My Life So Much Better
    Organize & Clean
    I learned what clutter was costing me and broke free from it.
    Meg Asby
    Aug 8, 2023
    5 Reasons Why the Elfa Closet System Is Worth the Investment
    If you’re looking for a custom closet, this one is our top pick.
    Meg Asby
    Aug 14, 2024
    The $7 Tool That Makes Cleaning Cast Iron Actually Easy
    Simply scrape away food with this magic piece of plastic, and you’ll wonder why you ever thought caring for cast iron was hard. 
    Meg Asby
    Aug 11, 2024
    This Pro Organizer’s Brilliant Tip Helps Me Fit 3 Times More Food in My Fridge
    I only wish I had tried it sooner.
    Meg Asby
    Apr 28, 2024
    The “Swap-by-Swap” Method Is the Cheat Code to Being More Eco-Friendly
    Organizing
    It’s so easy.
    Meg Asby
    Apr 22, 2024
    I Got Rid of the Ants in My Home with Just This $1 Natural Ingredient
    Cleaning
    I wished I learned this sooner!
    Meg Asby
    Mar 30, 2024
    We Asked 7 Moms to Share Their Best Spring Cleaning Tips, and We’re Impressed
    Cleaning
    You’ll want to try them all.
    Meg Asby
    Mar 19, 2024
    I Tried This $10 Find to Get Rid of Garlic and Onion Smells on My Hands, and It Really Works
    Cleaning
    I could not believe how well it worked.
    Meg Asby
    Mar 13, 2024
    This $1.25 Dollar Store Find Is a Game-Changer for Preventing Bathroom Mold
    Cleaning
    You’re definitely getting your money’s worth!
    Meg Asby
    Mar 3, 2024
    The New $25 Aldi Organizer Shoppers Are Clearing Off the Shelves
    Organizing
    It won't last long!
    Meg Asby
    Mar 1, 2024
    A Clever Way to Repurpose an Unused Planter
    Organizing
    It’s an effortless upcycle.
    Meg Asby
    Feb 25, 2024
    The Surprising Reason to Take Photos of Your Home Year-Round
    Real Estate
    I promise — it's actually ingenious.
    Meg Asby
    Feb 16, 2024
    Don’t Pass Up This Unexpected Storage Gem at the Thrift Store
    Organizing
    This thrifted beauty has so many uses.
    Meg Asby
    Feb 13, 2024
    11 Organizations That’ll Pick Up Your Donations for Free
    Organizing
    Say goodbye to that donate box hiding in your car or closet.
    Meg Asby
    Jan 27, 2024
    This West Elm Rug Is the Best Investment I’ve Made for My Bedroom
    Shopping
    It was long overdue!
    Meg Asby
    Jan 18, 2024
    I Tried the "6 to 1" Method and I've Never Dreaded Grocery Shopping Less
    Life
    It saves me so much time and money in the grocery store.
    Meg Asby
    Jan 17, 2024
    I Sent a Pro Organizer a Photo of My Cluttered Pantry Drawer
    Organizing
    Her advice shocked me.
    Meg Asby
    Jan 17, 2024
    7 Tried-and-True Solutions for Food-Container Clutter That I Swear by
    Organizing
    They can do more than just store food.
    Meg Asby
    Jan 7, 2024
    The 25 Best Hacks, Tips, and Products for Storing Christmas Decorations
    Decorating for the holidays? Awesome. Putting it all back into storage afterwards? Not so much — but these products and DIY projects can help.
    Brittney Morgan
    Jan 4, 2024
    Here’s Why a “Junk Journal” Is So Freeing, According to 3 People Who Swear by It
    There are no rules!
    Meg Asby
    Dec 30, 2023
    5 Little Comforts That Make My Living Room Feel Like a Guest Room
    Life
    Here’s how I fake a guest room.
    Meg Asby
    Dec 20, 2023
    10 Mini Cleaning Tasks You Can Start (and Finish!) in Under 3 Minutes
    Cleaning
    I’m calling it a micro-clean.
    Meg Asby
    Dec 16, 2023
    This Viral Wet-Dry Vacuum Is a Game-Changer
    Cleaning
    It’s totally worth the hype.
    Meg Asby
    Dec 15, 2023
    I Sent a Home Stager Photos of My Garage — Here’s What She Said to Change
    REAL ESTATE
    It looks so much better even with only some of the changes.
    Meg Asby
    Dec 14, 2023
    The $30 Kitchen Storage Solution I Wish I Discovered Sooner
    Organizing
    How did I live without it?
    Meg Asby
    Dec 13, 2023
    The $29 Find That Solved My Biggest Bathroom Storage Problem
    Organizing
    And it required no tools to install it!
    Meg Asby
    Dec 12, 2023
    7 Ways to Recycle Your Old or Broken Christmas Lights
    Organizing
    Recycle or reuse them instead of tossing them out.
    Meg Asby
    Dec 10, 2023
    I Tried This $0 Hack for a Wrinkle-Free Bed and Now I’ll Never Iron Again
    Cleaning
    And it didn’t cost a thing!
    Meg Asby
    Dec 7, 2023
    The $13 Find That Keeps Outdoor Holiday Decorations Up Effortlessly
    Organizing
    And it can be used indoors, too!
    Meg Asby
    Dec 6, 2023
    I Tried the “Boundary Method” and It Got Rid of My Container Clutter
    Organizing
    See how it went.
    Meg Asby
    Dec 1, 2023
    This TikToker Has a Smart Storage Hack for Board Games
    Organizing
    I tried this surprising solution and it really worked!
    Meg Asby
    Nov 21, 2023