Our editors independently select the products we recommend. We may earn a commission on items bought through our links. There’s no shortage of aspiring Kondos pumping out aspirational organizational content, from ASMR unboxings of spice racks to before-and-after videos of formerly chaotic garages now full of sterile plastic bins. The promise is that buying shelves, hooks, bins, and baskets is a foolproof way to organize your home — and, therefore, that organizing your home is a foolproof way to live a stress-free life. That’s an overstatement, but it is true that living in an organized house is better than the alternative. If you’re eager to enjoy the benefits of organization, there’s no better place to start than the kitchen —...
Every once in a while, I think it’s really fun to do a roundup of your favorite Amazon products. We first did it in the fall of 2021, and then we did it again last spring. When I ask you for your recommendations and come here to share, I always find a new product or two. A few of your recommendations have become my favorite products! So, I think it’s safe to say I do this as much for me as I do it for you. I recently asked once again for some suggestions of must-have items from Amazon, and as usual, you delivered. There were so many incredible recommendations. I couldn’t include them all, but I grabbed the top...
One minute your do-it-yourself project is going according to plan, and the next, you find yourself fighting with a stripped screw that you can’t seem to get removed. Does this mean you’re stuck with the screw in there for good? Not at all! Although you will need to demonstrate patience, with a few different tools (that you likely have lying around your home!), you’ll be able to remove the stripped screw without damaging the screw head in no time. Whether you’re installing new kitchen cabinets, adding funky hardware, or remodeling your bathroom, we have some advice for you. Follow along as we share seven tried-and-true methods for removing a stripped screw without causing any additional damage. How to Remove a...
If you have a small, one-car garage, keeping it organized is a big challenge. In this guide, we will walk you through exactly how to transform your small garage into a well-organized, efficient space, regardless of how little room you have. We’ll cover how to effectively plan out your garage space, sort and purge your items, install and utilize storage systems and accessories, and even carve out a little corner for your hobbies or workbench. Then, we’ll cover how to make your garage more comfortable and look good while improving your lighting and ventilation. Let’s get started. Space-Planing in a Small Garage Organizing a small, one-car garage can feel overwhelming. But…proper planning (and a lot of measuring) can make it...
