It happens to the best of us - we tidy up the bathroom only to find it messy by day's end. The fix? Stylish storage solutions that double as unique decor finds to keep the clutter at bay. Hidden Laundry Hamper Form meets function in this handy bamboo laundry hamper from West...
Sometimes small changes can make a big difference. With a few tiny tweaks all of sudden a room can feel cleaner, fresher and easier to live in - when everything has its place, a room looks (and feels) pulled together. With that in mind, we're sharing five surprising storage solutions using...
Believe me, I completely understand when homeowners and clients tell me they need more household storage space. Their living situation is also my own: I love my Victorian-era home but one thing it is sorely lacking is adequate storage. We have a total of three closets in our house; that includes...
Many of us haven't the slightest idea of how much it really costs to undergo a basic home renovation, let alone a complete overhaul. In our Renovating Costs series, we outline how much you can expect to spend for just about any project you plan to take on. Your BASEMENT can be far more than...
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess there are very few among us with empty closets or shelves that we're actually looking to fill up with more stuff. Most of us are constantly on the lookout for storage solutions. Sometimes the best option to bust your clutter situation is to invest is some...
It can be really helpful to have a few affordable DIY ideas in your arsenal, and pallets can get you through a good number of design dilemmas, if you're a little crafty. Plus, pallets are cheap (free, in some cases)! A word of caution: Finding any pallet to work with (from the grocery store or the...
It never ceases to amaze how something so small can collect so much stuff. Toys, books and clothes seem to litter the house of any parent, no matter how tidy they were in their Before-Baby-Days. Rather than let your house become a tripping hazard, there are a few simple tips that can help hide that...
Maximizing your bathroom space - and your enjoyment of this room - comes down to smart storage. Here's what you need to know to make the most of your space. Under The Sink . The space under the sink is often wasted. If you have cupboards under your sink, add stacking baskets...
The Team and I have been thinking: we spend so many industrious hours surfing Craigslist, eBay, Kijiji and other various online resources that ship to Canada (for Pete's sake!), why not share some of our favourite finds with the group? Though it hurts me to let go of pieces I would rather have...
A couple of weeks ago Alicia wrote this great post about her favourite kids' rooms. I loved it because I have a kid! And she has a room! And although she just turned two last month, somehow we've accumulated at least 20 years worth of her books and toys, crammed in various places around my snug...