Bookshelves with colorful books, framed art, and a decorative deer head on a wall.
4 Kindle Book Hacks That Might Make You a Kindle User, Even If You Love Paper
These less obvious book-reading intricacies may have even the most dedicated traditionalists considering a Kindle.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 14, 2020
These 4 Kitchen Counter Zones Helped Cut My Cleaning Time in Half
We have two main lengths of counter, on either side of the kitchen, and they're broken into two zones each.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 12, 2020
This 15-Minute Weekday Cleaning Routine Means You Don’t Have to Clean on the Weekend
Take it from someone who's spent far too many Saturdays cleaning the garage: Cleaning is not what weekends dreams are made of
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 12, 2020
It’s Time to Clean the Places You’ll “Get to Later”—Here Are 17 Commonly Forgotten Spots
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It's a rare person who keeps every unseen space spotless. (I'm certainly not one of them.)
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 9, 2020
The First Thing You Should Do When You Get New Shampoo and Conditioner
The one tiny change that can cut down on hair-washing time, reduce consumption and packaging waste, and save money.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 8, 2020
I Turned My WiFi Off at 7 p.m. Every Night for a Week—Here’s What Happened
Five stars. Would recommend.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 5, 2020
3 Questions I’m Going to Start Asking Myself Before I Get Rid of Something
By asking these three decision-helping decluttering questions, you can help reduce the regret that sometimes follows lightening the load of your possessions.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 6, 2020
Your Vacuum Works Fine—You’re Just Not Vacuuming Correctly
Before you spring for a new machine, check through this list of common vacuuming mistakes that could be sabotaging your attempts.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 6, 2020
3 Things You Might Not Know About Laundry (If Your Parents Always Did it For You)
Learning these things will save you frustration, time, and money—and keep your items looking their finest.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 4, 2020
11 Genius Organizing Hacks We Learned on TikTok
The social media platform is not only entertaining, but also has a gold mine of organizing hacks.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 3, 2020
The First Thing You Should Do When You Open a New Roll of Paper Towels
Treat the purchase as a "trigger" to make a thankless cleaning task a little easier.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 2, 2020
Don’t Skip the “Dry/Damp” Cleaning Rule When You’re Tackling These 5 Spaces at Home
You might end up making the chore harder than it needs to be, and in some cases, causing harm to your home.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 29, 2020
These 4 Uni-Tasking Kitchen Tools Take Up Space, But I’ll Never Get Rid Of Them
Here's what they are and how they make my family happy.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 28, 2020
One Way Your Cleaning Checklist Could be Working Against You
Rather than giving tasks short-shrift, you end up going above and beyond with this one small switch.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 28, 2020
This One-Time-Only Step Makes Dinnertime Go More Smoothly, Forever
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Having a plan for your plan limits your options. (This is a good thing.)
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 25, 2020
Want Fluffier Towels? Try This Laundry Routine the Next Time You Wash
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To get the yuck out of your towels, you'll need three things (that you probably already have at home).
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 18, 2020
The 10/30 Rule Gave Me a Cleaner Home, a Healthier Budget, and Made My House More Efficient
Here are five different ways I've put this tip into practice around my home.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 9, 2020
9 Things No One Needs Anymore and Should Declutter
Ciao! Sayonara! Adios!
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 9, 2020
Your Oven is Hiding a Feature That Makes it So Much Easier to Clean
It's no wonder you put it off.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 8, 2020
Theme Days Are the Secret to a Fun and Flexible Cleaning Routine
It not only makes your cleaning time more efficient and thorough, but also makes you feel like you accomplished more.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 25, 2020
The Time-Saving Reason I Switched to These Smaller $8 Laundry Baskets
Simplifying almost always means less. But when it came to solving my laundry problem, it turns out that simplifying means having more of something.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 24, 2020
Try This Quick Weekend Project to Reset and Refresh Any Small Space
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In an attempt to channel my energy into actions that actually produce calm and order, I've found myself not only addressing clutter, but also simplifying spaces at home where I can.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 21, 2020
One Thing I Regret Decluttering—Because it Would Have Saved Time, Money, and Some Messes
I was in get-rid-of-everything mode that day I decluttered the garage. But here's the thing: I regret it.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 19, 2020
The Saturday Morning Cleaning Schedule for When You Didn’t Clean All Week
Here's a plan for when you didn't clean all week (but want your house to look and feel like you did).
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 15, 2020
This Not-So-Hidden Kitchen Surface Is the Last Place Anyone Thinks to Clean
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Dusting is one chore that's easy for me to let slip through the cracks. But there's another dusty spot that gets overlooked even more often than tabletops and shelves.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 14, 2020
This Atlanta Insider Secret is the Best Way to Store Your Spices, No Matter Where You Live
Anyone that's been to YDFM is in the know—and it's highly likely they store their spices the same way I do because it's the actual best.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 11, 2020
I Get Dressed Every Day to Work From Home, but Not for the Reason You Think
It's far more than merely a wardrobe change for me.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 31, 2020
I Tried This 3-Ingredient Natural Cleaner the Pros Recommended—And I’ll Never Go Back
I've found that it works the very best when I spray the solution on a cloth rather than spraying it on the glass itself.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 9, 2020
This 1-Minute Trick is the Easiest Way to Clean Your Can Opener
Even if you take on a thorough washing with a scrub brush, it's challenging to get all the nooks and crannies of a can opener clean.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 7, 2020
64 Things Everyone Always Forgets to Clean
Check out this list of things that rarely see the touch of a rag or bristle of a broom—and then change that.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 3, 2020
These 6 Rules Make Any Entryway More Efficient
An entryway has the tall order of needing to be efficient and practical, while also fostering the more nebulous sense of what it feels like to be home.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 2, 2020
The Smart $10 Find Everyone Needs in Their Gym Bag
Odor-busting usually comes to mind when we’re talking about garbage cans or litter boxes. But there are other areas areas that smell less than pleasant. Take your gym bag (which you may now be slinging over your shoulder more often than you did in December, go you!) for example. The thing about your gym bag and its contents is that you can’t immediately deal with offensive odors by tossing clothing in the wash or putting your sneakers in the freezer.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 30, 2020
A Cleaning Writer Says These 7 Cleaning Tasks Can Wait—And Are Always at the Bottom of Her List
Because I choose to put my limited energy elsewhere or because I simply just don't do it, these are the tasks that remain unchecked in my house.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 26, 2020
Add One of These 11 Resourceful Kitchen Habits to Your Routine This Weekend
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The goal isn't to completely streamline your kitchen into a waste-free zone. Just focus on one effort, and make it a habit you can sustain week after week.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 21, 2020
The One Big Drawback to Undermount Sinks
Undermount sinks are often a no-brainer decision when remodeling a kitchen. There’s lots to love: they look nice, let you to wipe water and crumbs directly from the counter into the sink with a single swipe, and they eliminate that gunk-magnet seam around the lip of overmount sinks. With all these pros, what’s the catch?
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 17, 2020
5 Big (Yet Common) Plant Mistakes You’re Currently Making
Indoor plants are a vibrant source of beauty in your home’s otherwise inanimate landscape. And keeping them healthy and happy is a quiet source of joy for many people. But the opposite is also true: Struggling houseplants not only drag down your space’s appearance, but they also bring us down too.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 17, 2020
Butcher Block Countertops Have One Major Drawback
Butcher countertops are still having their moment. They can add warmth and character to an otherwise sterile kitchen, and the natural and classic look of wood can simultaneously upgrade a kitchen and give it a timeless feel. But as with any trend, you should be wary of adopting it unless it’s a style that truly and personally brings you joy. When it comes to butcher block countertops, which require extra maintenance and can pose unique challenges, this is especially true.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 17, 2020
This 1-Minute Maintenance Tip Will Help Keep Pests and Smells Out of Your Bathroom
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It'll maintain the seal your plumbing needs to do its job, plus it helps prevent stagnant water from sitting in your faucet or showerhead and breeding bacteria.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 17, 2020
How to Organize a Small Apartment Kitchen: A 7-Step Plan
Kitchen set-ups often dictate the tone of the moments that make up our home lives—from the kinds of breakfasts grabbed during the morning rush to how often a home-cooked meal makes it to the table. Whether you’re starting afresh in a new place or you’re ready for a re-do of your current space, here’s how to organize a small kitchen so that rather than creating a Pyrex-wrangling, pots-and-pans banging mess out of you, it serves you.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 16, 2020
Foolproof Ways to Keep Your Succulents Alive and Thriving
Succulents are delightful little plants that boast a variety of fun colors, textures, and shapes. They are sometimes said to “thrive on neglect,” and while they definitely don’t require much fussing over, it’s still best to know what they like and what they don’t. Here are our top tips for succulent growing and care. Simply put, succulents are plants that store water in their stems or leaves, which are thick and fleshy.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 16, 2020
Overwhelmed by Mess? Just Apply the 80/20 Rule to Your House Cleaning
You can turn to this list again and again, regaining control and calming the chaos with as little work as possible.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 16, 2020
Sewing Masks for My Community Was a Gift for Everyone Involved
I joined a local mask-making group on Facebook, where a small army of amateur sewers gathered online, dusted off their sewing machines and did what we could with all our hearts.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 7, 2020
The “Power 10” Method Gets Everyone in the House Inspired to Help Clean Up
When we're done, the house has been whipped into shape with seemingly little effort.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 6, 2020
There’s One Weekend Project You’ll Want to Finish Before it Gets Really Hot Out
Your allergies will thank you for doing it now.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 3, 2020
One Very Resourceful Reason to Keep Some OxiClean in Your Kitchen
I have a favorite kitchen trick that has nothing to do with cooking.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 29, 2020
The Year is Half Over—So Here’s One Simple Thing You Can Do This Weekend to Feel Accomplished
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One simple effort has the potential to make you feel light, calm, and even a little bit peppy.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 26, 2020
5 New Habits to Keep Your Kitchen Mess-Free Since You’re Always at Home Now
This new set of housekeeping habits will help you keep your kitchen pretty close to the way you want it, even when life in general is upside down.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 21, 2020
10 Free or Easy Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Summer
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You might mark the change in season with a decluttering or organizing project that sets you up to enjoy summer to the fullest. Or, your inaugural summer activity might look less like work and more like a party.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 19, 2020