Erika Dale

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Design DIY candy candy/Shutterstock What is it about shoe clutter that spirals so quickly out of control? No matter how large the entryway or mudroom is, without an efficient organizational system in place, the rogue pairs of sneakers, boots, and sandals take over in no time flat. Keeping this untidy eyesore of a mess under control is no small feat (... or dare I say "feet"? Sorry, I couldn't help myself!).

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5 hours agoShould You Cut the Stem of Your Orchid If the Flowers Die? What to Do for Better BloomsBecause orchids bloom for months, they might give the impression that their flowering period never ends but it does. And if you are new to orchids, …12 hours agoStimulating your vagus nerve could help you live longer. A top scientist shares 3 easy things he does to activate his.

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Cleaning Organization & Storage Bargain Bethany/YouTube Maximizing storage space in a kitchen is absolutely essential, especially when space is at a premium. However, the costs to implement custom storage systems inside your cabinets and drawers can add up quickly, and not everyone wants or is able to damage their tile or drywall to install a wall-mounted rail storage system to capitalize on under-cabinet storage potential.

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Design DIY Yoduvh Essentials/YouTube Building your own DIY custom furniture is no mean feat, though the effort and time put into these complex projects typically shows in spades with the end result. When time, energy, and care is put into crafting unique furniture pieces, the pride the maker feels and one-of-a-kind vibes a piece gives off usually make the arduous process worth it (rose-colored glasses, right?).

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Garden Houseplants Jose Luis Raota/Getty Images Let's be honest, we millennials love our plants. In the same way Edison bulbs hung bare from every cafe ceiling and every wall was painted a soft, cool gray in the 2010s, we started putting plants on everything — including on vertical surfaces to create living walls.