Category Archives: Organization

Keeping the Kitchen Old School

When Virginia Woolf wrote every woman needs a room of one’s own, she must have been talking about the kitchen. – Marge Simpson Our kitchen is 102 square feet/9.5 square meters — I kid you not! Since we changed the … Continue reading

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The Best Housecleaning Advice, Ever!

I can’t believe it. I’ve done all my housework, and it’s only 9:30. Well, better go upstairs and make sure the beds are still made. – Marge Simpson Our house gets messy when there’s a project on. Temporarily relocated furniture … Continue reading

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Surrendering to Rampant Consumerism (and Finding it Pleasant)

Marge, weren’t you listening? This is a miracle breakthrough! Not one of these cheapo sucker deals! – Homer Simpson I’m sure I’ve mentioned that I am cheap careful with a dollar (or pound). Generally, I am very skeptical of designs on … Continue reading

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Don’t Mind My Dust: Keeping Renovation Mess to a Minimum

Let’s take a look … inside the containment dome! – Radioactive Man We are formally in “Project Mode,” which means that the house is somewhat less orderly than usual — more general messiness, less resistance to convenience foods, more feline … Continue reading

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The Best-Laid Plans of Stacey and The Kev

I’ve got a plan! A plan that’ll fix you good… – Homer Simpson We are in the midst of moving our stuff so we can (finally) renovate the master bedroom. It’s always funny to me that just before we create a huge cloud of … Continue reading

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Apartment Therapy January Cure: The Reckoning

Bart: Now they’re talking about holding me back in the fourth grade if I don’t shape up. Otto: That’s it?  Hey, relax, man!  It could end up being the best thing that ever happened to ya.  I got held back in … Continue reading

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Coat Closet Rod…or Industrial Curtain Hardware?

Do you see towels? If you see towels, you’re probably in the linen closet again. – Marge Simpson This is not one of those spectacular before and afters — you know, the ones where you’re not even sure it’s the … Continue reading

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Starting the New Year Organized and Neat

Now it’s Marge’s time to shine! – Marge Simpson To give us something to look forward to in January, I’ve signed us up for the Apartment Therapy January Cure. This will be news to the Kev when he reads this post. … Continue reading

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