We’d all like to be that person: The one who never forgets her kids’ sunscreen, who pops dinner in the slow cooker before heading to work, whose house never looks like a “before” picture. So what sets super organized people apart, and how can we steal their organization tips? We spoke to four leading professional…

It’s an undeniable fact that our desks are basically our second homes. And just like our living spaces, we often get too bogged down with day-to-day tasks to actually keep them spruced up. Not to worry, though, as there’s a surprising tool to keep your desk just a bit neater. Enter the desk vacuum. That’s…

The real estate market is hot! Whether you’re selling or simply sprucing up, it’s easy to add thousands of dollars in property value to your home with these three cheap tweaks. To Update Your look: Opt for ‘Pop’ For every $10 worth of paint, you gain $20 in home value, a recent study reveals. The…

Spring is just around the corner (we can feel it in our bones!), and nothing signals the change of the seasons quite like a nesting bird. These sweet little creatures will soon be flitting about, looking for just the right spot to build their nests and welcome their young, and a birdhouse, or nesting box,…

Nothing says “it’s the holidays” like the smell of a fresh tree and the aroma of baking cookies — and if you could use an extra dose of Christmas cheer this year, infusing your space with the scent of a sweet, spicy holiday potpourri is an easy way to get you in the mood for…

Marble performs well in a kitchen, says Hamish Guthrie, co-director of Melbourne interior-design studio Hecker Guthrie, whose kitchen designs frequently feature marble countertops — with a honed finish. Because it is a natural material, marble will develop a personality and a film over time, says Guthrie. “You can either fight that or embrace it, it’s a personal choice.” Difference…