Hang a pull-down wire basket for extra storage in a small bedroom
Got a tiny space? This little AirBNB room on a New Jersey ferry has the right idea: A pulley-based system for holding and releasing a wire basket hanging over the bed. It really improves the storage area in the room, since there’s no room for a side table in this suite.
What your personality type has to do with getting your house work done
I always thought I was a disorganized weirdo, but when I started reading about my Myers-Briggs personality type, things started to make sense. I had to work WITH my personality type to get the neat house I wanted.
Roofing materials that are recycled, better looking, and easier on your budget
Our home needs a new roof. It’s been asphalt shingling, and it’s fine, but if I can manage to keep it in budget I’d much rather use a greener material. Or even just a cheaper material. Or something that looks nice! Really, I guess I want to jazz my roof UP!
Use your wedding lights as balcony decor
After her wedding, AndiLani put her wedding twinkle lights, grapevine balls, and lit-up pumpkins to good by using them outdoors.
Always be prepared: How much water do I need to keep on hand in case of emergency?
If disaster strikes tonight, if Godzilla comes down your street, crushing the pavement, ripping up water lines and making travel difficult, will you be prepared? Part of running a household means making contingency plans. How will you stay safe and healthy in case of natural disaster, monster infestation, disease outbreak, service interruption, alien invasion, civil unrest, or war?
Windowfarm: how I built a self-watering vertical garden
I’m using my big windows to power a hydroponic garden I hacked together with plastic bottles and a few supplies from Amazon. It is automated, and takes care of the hard stuff for me.
Rick and Annie’s handbuilt treehouse in Australia
What would it be like to inhabit a normal-sized home that’s actually a treehouse? Now we know. We picked up a friend of ours and offered her a ride, and we didn’t know we were in for such a treat when we got to her destination!
Do or don’t: Bright front doors and painter’s remorse
I want to paint our front door a BIG bright color, but my partner’s got reservations. Some help from the community would really help us make a decision about this.