Why do you decorate your home? I do it 1) for a sense of hominess, 2) for the moments I feel creatively inspired, and 3) for a degree of orderliness. I know I am erratic with my efforts. However, my husband would much prefer I don’t spend much time or money on it anyway. I […]
How to Declutter Your Kitchen One Cupboard at a Time
One of the biggest mistakes people make with any project is thinking of it in too large of terms. Sure, it is useful to begin with a broad goal: I want to organize my kitchen cupboards. But if you continue to think of it in those terms your are likely to get discouraged, and quite […]
DIY PVC Pipe Dresser Drawer Handle
The dresser that I inherited had two big drawers with broken knobs. I was hoping to use it in my attempt to organize my sewing room. It was well made, but wooden knobs can only handle so much 6 foot teenage boy. My engineer surprised me a few days ago with a new, very sturdy, PVC pipe […]
Why I Do Not Use Fabric Softener and What I Do Instead: Dryer Balls, Baking Soda, and White Vinegar Options
I stopped using fabric softener because: the “fragrances” were too strong for comfort they often unpredictably stained my clothing they seemed like a questionable expense they left an unpleasant film around the dispenser the things in the list below work well What I do now: a scoop of baking soda, approximately 2/3 cup […]
How to Sew a Secret Earbud Cord Porthole Pocket in an Apron or Anything
Sewing an earbud cord porthole is similar to making a bound buttonhole or welt pocket, only easier. Just apply a facing to the area where you want the porthole, stitch, slash, turn, and press. That’s it in a nutshell. Even if you are unfamiliar with this process, and the sewing lingo, I think my explanation […]
