Raise your hand if you like to vacuum! Ok, I only see my neighbor Marge's hand. That's ok, I get it. It's a non-stop chore that nags are your soul. I've always wanted to find a shortcut. When the makers of bObi Pet (bObsweep) asked me try to try a modern day version of Rosie the Maid from the ...
Jump Start BBQ Grilling Season
I just moved to a new home a couple weeks ago. If you’ve moved recently, you probably remember the overwhelmed feeling of boxes, priorities and lack of time. Where to start!? Because it’s May, the decision was easy. School is almost out, and outdoor party season kicks off with Memorial Day ...
A Guest Room You Can Live In
Whether you're expecting visitors or need to to escape a snoring cover thief, it's important that your guest room is truly comfortable and inviting. In my case, it's also important that it's dog-approved. And she's picky. Let me start by telling you there was no budget for this design - I had ...
Smart, hardworking kitchen decor
In my perpetual quest for beautiful solutions, I've struggled to find the right sponge holder to be displayed sink-side. It's a key location, and has the big responsibility of distracting attention from the sponge it's tasked to store. I search no more...I found what I was looking for at ...
How to keep a teen’s bathroom somewhat orderly
Got teens? Then you know. Bathrooms tend to be a losing battle when it comes to tidiness. The struggle is real. I had faked a bathroom remodel last year (see here) but there were still two problem areas. The trash can, and the toilet paper (there is no roll holder). I honestly don't ...
It’s my birthday and I want pie!
Not just any pie, I want homemade quality, and I don’t want to spend the day in the kitchen (but I do enjoy styling the pie for presentation!). Picking out my pie was easy. I wanted a made-from-scratch crust and lots of chocolate. Marie Callender’s Chocolate Satin Pie with its rich chocolate ...
Top 20 Holiday Roundup from Instagram
I scrolled down Holiday Memory Lane via my Instagram account last night, and realized something significant. It's really all about the dog. That, or my kids just don't let me catch them with the camera anymore (teen/tween thing). Here are my top 20 photos via Instagram.com/yourhomeonlybetter over ...
Something GOOD – the Great Pumpkin Challenge
Because Life is Good, and together, we can each #GROWtheGood! I live in an amazing town. And it's not that I'm biased, I've only lived here three years. There is a Halloween tradition here in Newtown - Main Street Trick or Treat. It's huge! There is one house that always had a ton of ...
Could you use an Elfa in the kitchen?
We all know about how Elfa can transform you closet. But what your kitchen? Could you use a little Elfa to help you out? At the recent opening of The Container Store in Yonkers, NY, I found myself in awe at the displays and how many problems they can solve! First, a couple displays (sorry if a ...
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