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4 common KonMari challenges and how to overcome them

If you're thinking about tidying your home through KonMari on your own, the bottom line is that it is possible

Top clutter culprits in each room

A room-by-room rundown of the biggest clutter culprits and what to do about them

Everything has its place - and that place is not the floor

When things start stacking up along the walls, it's time to take action

How to nail a gallery wall

A gallery wall gives a visual wow factor and there are many ways to design one, find out how to get started

How to design a library

4 great pieces of advice

9 easy ways to keep your home green

Here are expert-recommended moves that will make your home more sustainable without draining your bank account

How to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew

Here are 3 ingenious ways to open that delicious bottle of wine

Expert tips on cleaning 5 tricky household items

Everyone has a list of hard-to-clean items they dread dealing with, here are five common ones including solutions from experts

8 clever kitchen uses for that roll of parchment paper

It's not just for baking. Parchment paper is one of the most useful, practical items to have on hand in your kitchen

Why does the exterior paint on our house keep blistering?

Too much shade or rain or wind could be the problem: Here's what to do now

The upshot of a broken washer: 4 things I learned while doing laundry at friends' homes

Fresh ideas for a greener clean and whiter whites

Stop crowding your storage. Embrace the empty space.

It's human nature to fill the spaces we have, but it's also stressing us out

6 Painting Problems That Are Really Easy to Avoid

You just need to break a few bad habits

For a damaged wood front door, paint might be the only solution

If scrubbing and sanding make the problem worse, here's a step-by-step guide to painting

5 Secrets to Creating a Soulful Home

Architect Keith Summerour always considers a property's history, surroundings, and current owners when designing a house

You can make your home the restorative refuge it should be

Creating symmetry and clearing up clutter can make your time in your abode a joy

How to lay and maintain artificial grass

Easigrass South-Africa offers a few tips to those contemplating upgrading their outdoor spaces

Six ways to make kitchen prep work easier and tidier

It's the little things, really