February 1, 2012 The 7-Day Organization Plan An hour a day keeps the mess away. Stay on schedule and your home will stay organized. No stress required
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February 1, 2012 Too Much Stuff Everyone’s guilty of keeping a few pairs of too-small jeans or unread magazines. Clear that clutter with a three-pronged approach
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February 1, 2012 Doing Double-Duty Multipurpose furniture saves space and money while staying stylish for the modern home
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February 1, 2012 Responsible Recycling The time to get organized is now – but don’t get overeager and sidestep these ethics of decluttering
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February 1, 2012 Everybody Hoards It’s called a reality show for a reason. Experts from A&E's “Hoarders” explain the psychological underpinnings of hoarding, and how to curb the urge
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February 1, 2012 No More Chaotic Kitchen Kitchens are the family’s hub of activity. Get it organized to keep life from grinding to a halt
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February 1, 2012 The Perils of Collecting Clutter Chronic clutter can lead to amusing revelations for visitors. Joel Dovev, author of “Crap At My Parents’ House,” spun it into a book deal
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February 1, 2012 Time to Downsize A small space helps people live simpler, greener and more organized lives. Here are some tips on how to downsize
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October 12, 2011 Visualize This Handy design apps help bring any dream home into reality
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October 12, 2011 Home Ergonomics No, it’s not a junior high class for cooking and sewing. Ergonomically designed homes can help people work and live comfortably
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February 9, 2011 Clean Like a Machine Take the tedium out of cleaning with simple approaches that make getting the job done easy and effortless
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February 9, 2011 It's Never Too Early Here's how to encourage children to adopt an organized approach to their bedrooms - without using those awful four words
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February 9, 2011 One Step at a Time It's never been easier to reclaim your home. Here are 40 fresh ideas to keep it organized, room by room, all year long
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December 8, 2010 Baby Talk Hollywood’s hottest new design duo shares inspired ideas, avoidable mistakes and easy solutions for any nursery
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December 8, 2010 The Boomerang Effect Pass the popcorn and make room on the couch. Popular services that brought movies and TV shows to the Internet are finally coming home to the TV
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December 8, 2010 Travel A to Z Create a visual reminder of the year’s favorite travels with a mantle-worthy craft
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December 8, 2010 Laundry’s New Cycle Laundry day is quickly becoming less of a hassle with new technologies being announced nearly every month. LCD touch screens, anti-vibration systems and 33 cycle settings are sure to lighten your next load
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December 25, 2009 The Afterparty Wrap up your home festivities as neatly as they started - or at least try to make amends now
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December 9, 2009 Behind Closed Doors It’s no secret – your kitchen pantry is a disaster. But it doesn’t have to be. Get inspired to organize, courtesy of Paula Deen.
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December 4, 2009 Working in a Winter Wonderland Spread holiday cheer around your office without being 'that person.' Get inspired by a quick glance around your home
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October 14, 2009 Pieces of You Picture frames and ingenuity are key when adapting to dorm life
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October 7, 2009 Old is New Renew the style of your home with remade treasures
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October 5, 2009 Homeward Bound Design with books for a fresh perspective on a popular room
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October 2, 2009 Different Strokes There's no fail-safe answer when it comes to caring for aging parents at home
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September 30, 2009 Wreck Report Buy low, sell high - follow four ways to get the best deal
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September 23, 2009 By the Books Take control: Keep books at hand and hazards at bay with easy storing ideas
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August 21, 2009 Dorm Design The dorm room is a space for self-expression that requires some creative finagling to get everything working to its full potential - but shopping to get it there is the first step
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August 19, 2009 All in Order Don't just clear the clutter: Get organized
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August 12, 2009 Make Your Mark Update your kitchen’s hardware to get a new look for less. Here’s how to get the knobs rolling:
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August 12, 2009 Open Up Seeing is believing when it comes to open storage
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July 27, 2009 Order in the House Kids learn organizational habits from their parents. Help them out by helping yourself
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July 10, 2009 Checkmate Cohabitation can lead to a home-décor disaster. Here's how to avoid World War III
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July 6, 2009 Store More Get your things up and out of the way with creative storage ideas
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June 22, 2009 Baby Steps Going green is as easy as 1-2-3 ... 4
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June 10, 2009 Tie One On Consider it a throwback that Grandma would love – the humble kitchen apron has become the easiest, cheapest and prettiest way to liven up any kitchen … or cook
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May 20, 2009 Green Growing 'Panes' Stay on budget by knowing the facts when it comes to 'greening' your windows
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March 30, 2009 Nip It In the Bud Easy tricks for getting kids to declutter their bedrooms ... and your life
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March 25, 2009 Tipping Points Save money, energy and sanity with green tricks of the trade
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March 6, 2009 Control, Alt, Delete When it comes to cutting through clutter, these expert organizers know how to get the job done
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February 25, 2009 Within Reach Still searching for the secret to a clean home? Look no further than your vacuum
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February 11, 2009 Make Room for Baby When there’s no space for a nursery, there’s nothing a little DIY ingenuity can’t fix
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February 11, 2009 Think Big Boring bathroom? Tight budget? No problem – create a spacious retreat all by yourself without breaking the bank or the shower
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February 11, 2009 All in the Family With today’s typical family growing to include financially stressed, older or sick relatives, the family room has a lot of people to please
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February 9, 2009 All in One Evolving technology brings a whole new dimension to the home
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February 4, 2009 Going Green by the Book Need help living a greener 2009? Visit your local bookstore for ideas, answers, tips and tricks
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January 16, 2009 Hot Water Gets Green Save $2,000 and your shower, while also doing your part to save the environment, in just one hot purchase
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January 7, 2009 No Monsters Here Don't be afraid of closet clutter. Kick that bad habit to the curb and embrace organization in 2009
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November 28, 2008 Just Right How living small really means living, giving big
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November 17, 2008 Rise Above The average American spends one year of his life sorting through clutter at home and work - here's how to be better than average
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November 3, 2008 Naturally Beautiful Choose low-VOC paint, reupholster old furniture, buy from local retailers and make décor decisions with the environment in mind to green your home
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October 22, 2008 Clutter no more! Still trying to get organized? Follow these steps to un-junk your home
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September 29, 2008 Batten Down the Hatches With autumn gearing up, winter isn't far behind. Here are some ideas for preparing your home
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September 22, 2008 Clean & Green Laundry time has become more earth friendly, taking stains out of your shorts and pain out of your pocketbook
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August 4, 2008 Chill Out Make way for the cool front at home. Here are easy ways to beat the heat
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June 23, 2008 DIY Decisions Figure out your handyman IQ before you reach the point of no return
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May 29, 2008 Contractor 101 Get to know your contractor â“ what to ask, what to avoid
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May 15, 2008 Surface Tension Germs, bacteria lurking on household surfaces face foes old and new
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April 24, 2008 Tool Time Anything you can do, she can do better
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April 17, 2008 Robots Rising No longer just sci-fi sensations, these household automatics are at your service
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March 20, 2008 Bag of Tricks Meet the vacuums that homes dream about: They tackle dirt and germs with the latest gadgets and they look good doing it
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March 17, 2008 When to Say When Parting doesn’t have to be sweet sorrow – sometimes it’s time to move one. Here’s how to evaluate your relationship with your sofa
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March 10, 2008 Let The Sun Shine In Solar technology soars to new heights in a Colorado home that would make any environmentalist green with envy
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January 21, 2008 Realistic Resolutions It's mid-January and your home has already reverted back to the cluttered mess you resolved to banish on Jan. 1. What's a busy homeowner/clutter magnet to do? Get your year back on track – and find your keys – with these smart guidelines
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January 7, 2008 Home Improvement You want your home to stand out as your own, but you also want to be able to sell it down the road. Here's what you should remember when you decorate, remodel – and even build
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November 19, 2007 Can The Clutter Break free from your saving ways and gain a peaceful, functional and stylish home. Learn how to buy for the here and now, how to properly fill a bookcase, and how to pick storage-friendly furniture that doesn't look like it belongs in a dorm room
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November 5, 2007 Second Time Around Breathe new life into your home with some unlikely candidates. A little love and elbow grease go a long way when it comes to reviving basement finds and garage sale discoveries
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October 29, 2007 DIY Decisions Before you rip down any walls or start tampering with outlets, it's best to access your do-it-yourself skill level. Here is some expert advice on what to embrace, what to ponder and when to call a professional
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October 22, 2007 Set The Stage Staging a home isn't just for real estate agents and in-the-know homeowners – it's an achievable look for anyone who wants a clutter-free home with a modern feel
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October 1, 2007 Out of Hiding Wine storage options are making their way upstairs and fast becoming fixtures in the kitchen, living room and even the bedroom. Choose a design that fits your taste and your needs
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September 24, 2007 Making The Grade Keep your home - and your children - in back-to-school order throughout the academic year with these organization tips from the experts
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September 24, 2007 Added Value Built-in storage solutions are offering more options to homeowners yearning for creative, stylish and accessible ways to package their belongings for practical use
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September 10, 2007 Out With Clutter! An organized, tidy garage (including space for your car) is within your grasp. Here are some tried-and-true tips for de-cluttering your junk-drawer room, courtesy of top professional organizers
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July 16, 2007 Sure-fire Shoe Storage Solutions Fashionistas and footwear lovers struggle to find room for their coveted collections. From the bottom of the closet to the boxes in the hallway, here's how to organize and store your shoes properly
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June 25, 2007 Basket Case Try these unexpected, stylish ways to incorporate baskets into your home décor to optimum style and organization
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June 18, 2007 Organized Home Work Do your homework! Transform that cluttered workspace into a structured spot where your whole family can achieve
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March 12, 2007 Clutter-Free and Oh-So Entertaining CDs, movies, video games and books entertain, but cause disdain for the clutter-phobic. Check out these innovative ideas for keeping your media collection organized and out-of-sight.
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February 14, 2007 Free to be Green These days, products that add style to every room of the house while reducing your eco-footprint are everywhere. Take a peak.
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February 12, 2007 Space Case No more complaining. Legendary London-based designer Terence Conran has compiled techniques for making the most of cramped quarters in his new reference guide, “How to Live in Small Spaces” (Firefly Books, March 2007).
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February 9, 2007 Built-In to Last With storage an issue in every home, the built-in boom keeps on booming.
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January 19, 2007 Clean Sweep Home reading list for the sake of organization
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July 25, 2006 A Spot to Scrapbook, a Corner to Crochet A craft room tailor-made to suit your interests can nourish your inner artist – and clear your groaning cupboards of creative clutter. Finally, a place to put the yarn!
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June 14, 2006 8 Easy Steps Author offers 8-step plan to cure what ails ‘problem rooms.’
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