Your home The versatility of white vinegar in the home Posted on February 21 If you’re looking for greener ways to clean your home, you cannot afford to overlook the versatility of white vinegar. The acetic acid content of white vinegar makes it anti-bacterial, so it’s an important part of a green cleaning routine. It will disinfect and deodorize just about anything. Realizing the… Read more
Your home 10 ways to improve your property before selling and downsizing Posted on February 14 You may have been living in your family home for years before you begin to think about downsizing. You have become so used to your surroundings that you no longer see your home in the same way as first time viewers will see it. Looking at it with fresh eyes… Read more
Your home Layering lighting in small spaces Posted on January 5May 22 People have many reasons for choosing to live in a small space. Empty nesters, for example, often make the decision to downsize when their children leave home. The challenge is to live in a smaller space as effectively as possible without feeling cramped and claustrophobic. The last decade has seen… Read more
Your home 10 small bathroom storage solutions Posted on September 20 If you have downsized from a large home with a few bathrooms to an apartment with one small one, you may find it difficult to adjust. There are so many little odds and ends like razors, makeup, hairbrushes and toilet paper. These items are essential but they do create clutter… Read more
Your home Small, modern, energy-efficient homes Posted on September 15 The trend towards smaller, greener homes is growing. Downsizing and creating an eco-friendly home is probably not as difficult as you imagine. You may think that it will take up too much time, energy and money. You may imagine that it will restrict your choices and give you no opportunity… Read more
Your home How to get rid of flies in the house Posted on August 30 Flies seem to buzz around our kitchens all summer long. They are attracted by smells coming from items such as leftovers, rotting fruit and open food containers. When they sit on open food they leave bacteria behind that can transmit diseases. A single house fly can carry over a million… Read more
Your home 10 small home decorating ideas Posted on August 26August 26 Just because you are downsizing your home does not mean you have to sacrifice on style. In fact, it is easier to decorate a smaller home (less quantity so more quality!) and style will always win out over mere size. There are many ways to utilize space effectively, but decorating… Read more
Your home 6 Homemade cleaning products that work Posted on August 10August 11 Many common household products contain ingredients that can affect your health. In small amounts these ingredients may not cause problems but the risks come when you are exposed over time and in combinations that have not yet been studied. The good news is that these products can be replaced with… Read more
Your home 5 garden ideas for a small space Posted on July 19July 21 One of the fears people have when downsizing their home is that they will miss their large gardens. Moving to an apartment or a home with a small patch of garden can be quite an adjustment. However, there are many ideas to help make the most of even the tiniest… Read more
Your home 5 corner desks for small spaces Posted on July 13July 21 When you have lived in a large home for many years and decide to downsize, you may need to adopt some strategies and solutions to help you make the best use of your small space. There is certainly no reason to compromise on organization and style – a small space… Read more
Large, decorative wall clocks and small rooms Posted on May 31May 31 When decorating a small room, we often think that we have to keep the wall art small as well. This makes sense to us when we think about proportion and scale. However, having a number of small pieces on a wall makes the eye stop many times, and this tends… Read more
My Fixer Upper TV show addiction Posted on April 29May 1 I have watched many a fixer upper TV show over the years but HGTV’s show, Fixer Upper, hosted by Chip and Joanna Gaines is one of my favorites. This down-to-earth couple lives in Waco, Texas with their four children, Drake, Ella Rose, Duke and Emmie Kay. Drake, the oldest, is… Read more
Humble houseplants that filter air Posted on April 13 We know the value of bringing plants into a home to add color and life. What we may not realize is how important it is to choose houseplants that filter air. Apart from being attractive and helping to bring a bit of the outdoors inside, they filter out harmful chemicals… Read more
How to downsize your home: 20 helpful tips Posted on March 13March 18 When you have finally made the decision to downsize your home, it may be daunting to face the prospect of preparing for the move. Some couples have accumulated possessions over many years and they do not know where to begin. It is often difficult to part with items, even though… Read more
Useful kitchen gadgets for making your life easier Posted on February 24April 7 As a single person living alone, I look for any and all ways to simplify my life, giving me more time to do what I enjoy. I have searched and found some products that I believe will help simplify your life, save you time or give you more space if… Read more
Thinking of downsizing your home? Ask yourself these questions Posted on February 8February 22 When facing a decision about downsizing your home, there are two most important questions to ask. Will it improve your finances? Will it improve your lifestyle? If you answer is ‘yes’ to both of these questions, you need to make the decision sooner rather than later. Don’t stay in your… Read more
A behind-the-scenes look at making a gallery wall Posted on December 17March 18 I have not been entirely honest about my attempts at making a gallery wall and I have decided to come clean. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at what really happened: Bright idea number 1 – I decided not to use nails. I had read about how people use double-sided tape to hang their images. Wikihow even has… Read more
Photo gallery wall ideas Posted on November 27March 18 I am obsessed with gallery walls – whether they consist of photos, paintings, drawings or an eclectic mix of items. I have been collecting bits and pieces over the years but the final step of assembling them is the part that intimidates me. Photo gallery wall ideas abound on… Read more
Tips on decluttering your home Posted on October 6May 8 When you’ve accumulated possessions over a period of three decades, it’s a mammoth task to try and sort them out. I knew I would have to tackle the task slowly step by step. What I have experienced as I get rid of clutter is how cathartic it can be. My… Read more