10 Holiday Hosting Essentials for a Calm, Easy Dinner
My sofa was a coat pile and my side dishes went cold every holiday until I planned ahead. Here are 10 holiday hosting essentials and free ideas I rely on.
Home & Living
Smart, budget-friendly home decor and organization finds for every space.
10 Guest Room Essentials for a Hotel-Comfortable Stay
My guests lived out of suitcases until I fixed my spare room. Here are 10 guest room essentials, free ideas first, that I would set up for a hotel feel.
10 Dark Moody Bedroom Ideas for Renters on a Budget
My rental bedroom felt like a waiting room because I could not paint. Here are 10 dark moody bedroom ideas for renters, with free fixes first and no holes.
10 Rental Friendly Upgrades That Protect Your Deposit
My rental had beige walls, bad lighting and a no-nails lease, so I worried about my deposit. Here are 10 rental friendly upgrades that come off clean.
10 Small Laundry Room Organization Ideas for Tiny Spaces
My laundry floor was buried in baskets and bottles until I used the walls, gaps and door. Here are 10 small laundry room organization ideas I love.
10 Small Pantry Organization Ideas for Apartments With No Pantry
My kitchen has no pantry, so cans hid behind pasta and snacks slid everywhere. Here are 10 small pantry organization ideas, free ones first, to sort it out.
10 Kitchen Counter Styling Ideas That Look Tidy, Not Cluttered
My kitchen counter was buried in bottles, bags and mail until I gave every item a home. Here are 10 kitchen counter styling ideas that look tidy.
10 Blanket Storage Living Room Ideas for Small Spaces
My throws piled up on the couch every night until I gave each one a home. Here are 10 blanket storage living room ideas, 3 of them totally free.
10 Coat Hooks Entryway Ideas That Clear the Winter Coat Pile
Every winter my coats piled up on the chair by the door, so I counted them first. Here are 10 coat hook ideas for a small entryway, three of them free.
7 Shoe Storage Entryway Ideas That Clear the Shoe Pile in Small Spaces
I used to step over a shoe pile just to reach my couch. Here are 7 shoe storage entryway ideas for a tiny entry, plus 3 free steps I try first.