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Home hacks including DIY organization, storage solutions, cleaning tips and beyond.
The 1000 Item Minimalism Challenge
In September 2015, I opened my heart and mind to the concept of minimalism. For years, I had cringed whenever I heard the word, not truly understanding what it meant. For some reason, September 2015 was a turning point, and I decided to embrace it. I cursed myself for not trying it sooner. In 2016, to celebrate a full year of developing a minimalist mentality, and paying off 30 percent of my debt, I decided to celebrate by giving away more.
By S. Eliza Gregory7 years ago in Lifehack
Tips to a Tidy House as Newly Weds
Marriage is exciting. It is such a large part of so many peoples’ lives, but it can be a bit stressful. Once the wedding is over, it is time to move into your new home. If you have never lived with another person during your adult life, then you may be in for a bit of a shock. When it comes into moving into your new home with your new spouse, the last thing you want to do is argue, or be mad because someone left their socks on the floor or dishes in the sink. So, use these easy tricks to keep a tidy home as newlyweds.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Lifehack
Wellness at Home: Understanding the Essentials
Basically, there are some elements or factors that make a green and healthy home. If you want your home to be free from safety and health hazards, you have to make sure it is clean, dry, safe, well-ventilated, pest-free, contaminant-free, well-maintained and efficient. For your guidance, here are some easy and useful upgrades for a healthier and safer home.
By Gracie Evans7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Save on Watt Usage in Your Home
A watt is the measurement that is used to size up the amount of electricity that is being used at any given point. A watt-hour determines the amount of power used during a specific amount of time. To decide on the amount of power used by household appliances kilowatts are used. For example, studies show that the average home in the USA uses over 7,000 kilowatt-hours in a 365 day period.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Lifehack
5 Natural Cleaning Products Every Home Needs
Something I am truly passionate about is how to reduce the toxic load from within your home. Aside from personal care items, cleaning products are one of the biggest contributors to toxic chemicals inside your home and honestly, they are completely unnecessary! I have not used a cleaning product with synthetic chemicals in them in over five years and my home has never been cleaner. But unless you know someone who's a bit 'hippy,' who can give you a guiding hand, getting started with cleaning your home without chemicals can be pretty overwhelming. It's hard to know where to start.
By Crunchy Mony7 years ago in Lifehack
Hazards of Experimenting on Your Home Maintenance!
Your homes are special, aren’t they? You just love them to infinity and back. You tend to spend most of the time in it. You even turn into a crazy worker in order to dust and clean it well. You always go to extremes to maintain it well and never allow anyone to rumple your treasured heaven at any cost. Well, your home is somewhere your soul finds peace that’s just too precious to you (or anyone else!), just like a baby.
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Lifehack
Giving Your House the Upgrades it Needs
It does not matter how comfortable you become in your home. Over time there is going to be a need for upgrades. The reason for this is simple. Technology is evolving, and a lot of processes have become much simpler when you have made the necessary upgrades.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Lifehack
11 Stress-Free Moving Tips to Learn from Experts
It doesn’t matter whether you’re moving to a new country, a new city, or just on the other side of town, the entire endeavour can be a pretty serious hassle. Not only is the actual process tiring, getting everything in one piece to the right place can be a logistical nightmare. So, if you want to figure out how to move with as little stress as possible, we suggest you read the article below, and find out.
By Nina Simons7 years ago in Lifehack
Design Tips for Easier Removal of Smoke Odor from Your Home
Even if it’s been a few days, the smell won’t escape you. So, if you had a guest who’s a smoker, or if you’ve just moved into a home where the previous residents smoked regularly, the odor will probably bother you greatly. Opening a window might give you some momentary relief, but only until your sense of smell adjusts, and then you’ll be able to smell the smoke again. Fortunately, there are some ways to remove this unpleasant smell from your home. Here are the most efficient ones.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Lifehack
Life Hacks that Homeowners Should Know
It's an endless cycle to improve one's house. That's why individuals are continually looking for quicker ways to wash plates or more intelligent ways to accommodate more in the kitchen, and the last 365 days was no exception. These are the high points of what we have learned this year to implement in the future.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Lifehack
How Can Families Afford Backyard Pools?
In most cities, having a pool in your backyard can make you the life of the street. There are some neighborhoods that have a pool built into every backyard on the block. Not everyone is lucky enough to say they have one of their own though. Most homeowner associations have public pools built for the use of the local residents, and this is always a great convenience. If you have the space and money to purchase a pool of your very own, then why not go ahead and do it? There are plenty of ways to be able to afford a pool as well as many ways to make it work for your yard no matter how small or large.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Lifehack
