1+ hour, 34+ min ago (567+ words) Kathleen has been writing professionally for over a decade with lifestyle content being her favorite. She's worked as an editor for popular digital publishers, focusing on a wide variety of topics " from DIY projects and tiny houses to entertainment and parenting. The Best Places To Store Measuring Cups (So They Don't Crowd Up Your Drawer) We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even if you're not passionate about baking, having a good set of measuring cups around is essential for getting a recipe right. But let's face it " they can be a real pain, too. Measuring cups take up a lot of room in a drawer, especially when they separate and float around. You might find yourself winging it at times just to avoid having to dig the correct one out! If you're interested in decluttering your…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (523+ words) Kristeen has worked as a professional writer for more than 15 years, with the bulk of her experience involving health, wellness, and lifestyle content. Her work is regularly featured on Healthline and EverydayHealth, and she's also a consistently sought-after feature and ghostwriter on numerous topics related to lifestyle and wellness. Forget The Closet: There's A Better Way To Store Shoes When you were a kid, an adult likely had to remind you from time to time to put your shoes in their proper place " this might have been a closet in an entryway or your bedroom. But closets are no longer the only (or even the best) spots to store footwear. Before considering shoe storage ideas for small closets, you might also want to think about an entirely new place to house your collection. Rather than relying on a closet, you…...

7+ hour, 4+ min ago (336+ words) The essentials-only living space of a house reflects the decluttering trend popularized by lifestyle gurus like Marie Kondo of Japan. One of my favorite holiday stories is "Good Housekeeping," a Bailey White public radio commentary from some years back. It's about White's comic struggle to clean up her elderly mother's house for Thanksgiving, a challenge complicated by the elder White's passion for saving everything. Over the course of an exhausting weekend, the house slowly surrenders its strange keepsakes, which include a turtle skull, "some deadly appliances from the early days of electricity, and an old mechanical milking machine with attachments for only three teats." In advance of the holidays, my wife and I took a couple of days off to declutter. Clearing cabinets, bookshelves and nightstands, I was struck by the odd sediment that settles within a home as the…...

11+ hour, 4+ min ago (636+ words) Pro-approved storage solutions start at $10. What are the genius go-tos they use themselves to keep their homes both functional and fashionable? Read on for 18 professional organizer-approved decluttering solutions the experts use every day, starting at $10 and up to 34 percent off for Cyber Monday. Some of the most helpful organizing products are the ones that move with us, according to organization expert Lucy Milligan Wahl, the founder of LMW Edits. "Not every organizing product is static," she says. "The perfect example is laundry: We not only need to have some place to put our laundry, but we have to have a way to move it around to actually wash, dry, fold, and put it away." Wahl's solution? A divided laundry hamper with removable bins, like this one. "It looks nice in a bedroom, so you don't have to stash it somewhere,…...

11+ hour, 14+ min ago (32+ words) Store bath toys in wall-mounted organizers to reduce clutter and hazards. Keep dirty clothes in a hamper instead of on the floor or counters. Declutter products and countertops, toss expired items, ......

18+ hour, 4+ min ago (561+ words) Jennifer taught writing as an elementary school teacher before making the leap to a full-time writing career, and she hasn't looked back. With nearly a decade of writing and editing experience, she's contributed to USA TODAY Homefront, covering everything from window installations and home warranty assessments to fixing leaking pipes and boosting energy efficiency, all backed by expert insights from industry leaders. Easily Hide Your Trash Cans With The Help Of A Common Closet Staple We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Trash cans are probably one of the most helpful items in your kitchen, but they also create the biggest eyesore. They get dirty easily thanks to all the food tossed into them, and design-wise, they're really not that cute. That's because most trash cans aren't made with style in mind. Instead, they're made for durability…...

18+ hour, 48+ min ago (1544+ words) In the never-ending battle that is keeping your kitchen clean, these babies come in clutch. If your kitchen constantly looks like a "before" video from CleanTok, these clever kitchen storage ideas may help you reclaim your counters and cabinets. From over-the-sink racks and lazy Susans to magnetic stove shelves and pantry organizers, we found smart little upgrades that reviewers swear make life way easier. Promising review: "This organizer is just what I needed for my small pantry! The nine tiers provide ample space for everything I need, and it's super easy to install. I love being able to see all my items at a glance, which has saved me so much time when cooking. It's also very sturdy and well-made. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to declutter their pantry!" "puooch Promising review:"I ordered a few different sets…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (834+ words) Professional organizers reveal why buying more storage often makes your closet worse, not better. If you've ever stood in the storage aisle at Target or The Container Store, convinced that one more set of pretty specialized bins or pretty baskets will magically fix everything going on behind your closet doors'well, join the club. Who doesn't want to think that a gimmicky organizing system can lead to a magically tidy home?" But according to professional closet designers and organizing experts, the impulse to buy more bins isn't just unhelpful, it's actually one of the worst strategies for creating a truly functional wardrobe space. It may feel counterintuitive, even downright rebellious, but experts insist that organization doesn't start with shopping for solutions. It starts with editing'a ruthless, honest, pull-everything-out edit. Only then does the real progress begin. Adding bins to the mix…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (251+ words) Kimberley has been writing professionally since 2012, with a focus on entertainment and lifestyle content. She was the editor for Guilty Eats and Dog O'Day for over six years and explored a wide range of topics in that time, including covering a wide range of household items that can be toxic to pets. When it comes to lifestyle inspiration, Martha Stewart has some ingenious solutions for how to keep things organized. The home guru consistently offers advice that can be easily replicated in anyone's home, and when you want to get your drawers cleaned up and organized, she has plenty of tips and tricks that can make a big difference in your space." Using clear containers in your drawers, particularly a junk drawer, allows you to keep things organized while also making it easy to see what you have. As Martha…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (221+ words) Including pieces from Kelly Clarkson's home line The best deals we found on storage solutions at Wayfair include decorative shoe cabinets that fit multiple home aesthetics, fabric boxes that conceal small accessories like scarves and bags, and plastic bins that are ideal for stowing away products in basements and garages. Wayfair's selection of functional pieces proves that storage solutions don't have to be obvious and unsightly. We found upholstered ottomans from Kelly Clarkson Home that open to reveal sneaky storage space for blankets, clothes, or pillows. Plus, the sale also includes cabinets and sideboards that can be used in bathrooms, hallways, or living rooms. Shoes are often the most difficult items to conceal, especially if you want to keep them organized and readily available. This storage cabinet fixes that problem by offering ample space for up to 30 pairs of shoes....