Any decluttering expert would say that freeing space up involves throwing a lot of stuff away in order to keep the space neat and in order. This can be avoided when you furnish your bedroom by making the most of storage furniture such as an ottoman bed. Ottoman beds...
Having kids around can be a handful. Not only do you need to chase after them, you also have to clean up after all the toys and books scattered not just in their rooms but quite possibly around the entire house as well. Moms have, for so long, made it a mission to try...
Yesterday, we started talking about clutter hot spots and how to control the clutter that always seems to land in them. And today, we're continuing our mission through the home to attack and control even more clutter collecting areas. Hot Spot #3: Study/Worktable The...
Many people reading this right now will glance around their home and see clutter all around. Or know that it's lurking en masse behind the closet door or inside cabinets. Even though we see our entire house as one big mess sometimes, there are often more troublesome...
As much as we want to clear and get rid of all the paper clutter that we have at home, what worries us the most is that we can’t decide which ones are important worth keeping and which ones should be thrown away. Aside from that, it’s pretty much a scare to lose...
Kids seem to be natural pack rats, and it can be rather difficult to get them to let go of things. Around Christmas, I can usually convince my daughter to let us get rid of a few toys for kids who aren’t getting any toys themselves. But the rest of the year, it’s a...
I'm feeling a bit under the weather today and it's snowing...again. So since I can barely even think straight, I thought I would pull out an old post that is so perfect to combat the numerous colds that have been going around. When the weather starts to change or new...
Many people use to-do lists on a regular basis, but they don't always end up actually accomplishing on the tasks on the list. Do you end up putting way more on your daily lists than you can actually accomplish? Look back to the time when you yourself came up with your...
Last week, I was talking about the things I accomplished in 2012 here on NOH and within my family. I have to say it was an incredible year with lots of changes in so many aspects -- but so far, all of them were absolutely wonderful and seem to have been the right...
For parents there are few things more stressful than trying to persuade your children to tidy up their bedrooms. Despite the inevitable feeling of swimming against the tide, getting in amongst the mess and organizing the kids' room can really make a difference. Be...
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