Category: Lodge

Paper towels are just another form of non-recyclable paper waste and you probably use them much more often than you need to. On average, according […]

Pretty much anything about moving around is tricky and annoying, and makes you swear you’ll never move again. But getting around with a large collection […]

It happens to the best of us: one minute you’re innocently flipping through Zillow’s listings, and the next, you’re planning your life in a former […]

Once you’ve decided to paint the interior of your home or even just a room, the next decision is much more difficult: choose a color […]

Deep cleaning usually involves cleaning spaces that you rarely think about, and that could mean you don’t even know how to clean them. I recently […]

The combination of Earth Day and emerging from a pandemic in spring can encourage you to look for ways to get out, connect with nature, […]

Buying toilet paper doesn’t have to be as complicated or expensive as it is. Brands love to spray their packaging, claiming that one of their […]

Somehow in 2021, when everything is “wireless”, this is “bluetooth” and “AirPlay” and “Alexa”, there will still be wires hanging down . Your desk, media […]

Most people spend a lot of money on things like laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, and other consumables. Saving on them doesn’t have to mean changing […]

Cleaning your coffee maker may be the last on your general cleaning list. After all, the only thing going through it is ground coffee, but […]

Fighting the infestation of ants is rude and frustrating – once you think they’re finally gone, they come back with a vengeance. If you want […]

Mother Nature offers economical wrinkle-free clothes dryers that can also help disinfect and remove odors. It’s … the sun, and its ultraviolet rays not only […]

Old countertops can make a kitchen look dated, but replacing them with new, expensive materials isn’t always an option. Here are some less expensive ways […]

There is something fabulous about the fact that the ground around the trees is covered with a carpet of flowers or other foliage. Even if […]

In the past, when we were allowed to freely visit other people in their homes, you may have noticed that some had what appeared to […]

Mesh lingerie bags protect their contents from seizing, stretching, and generally washing machine abrasion, but despite the name, they’re not just for lingerie. Used properly, […]

The smell of fresh laundry does not only smell like washing. Drying sheets are fragrant little pieces of paper that are actually useful for more […]

When you want to decorate your home with lush green plants, it’s important to consider how much light they need . Different plants thrive in […]

Nothing says “My life is completely together” like a perfectly made bed. In fact, we’ve said time and time again how to make your bed […]

In theory, making your own cleaning products is a great way to save money without sacrificing efficiency. In practice, many DIY “natural” cleaning products work […]

Home and real estate renovations show that backyard pools almost always paint in a positive light, but they come with significant maintenance, repair and insurance […]

Butcher blocks are large, thick pieces of wood ideal for cooking meat . Over time, they have also become a popular choice for kitchen countertops […]

Sitting in a shallow, quick-cooling bath is the opposite of relaxing. Instead of basking in a pool of hot water up to your neck – […]

Even if you don’t live somewhere that has a basement (or one that you can access), you are probably familiar with the “basement” smell. It […]

If your living quarters are already planted with plants, you might want to add some greenery to other rooms in your home, including the kitchen. […]

While there are benefits to living in an area with enough grass to qualify as a “lawn,” it also means mowing your lawn. Given that […]

Pets and gardens don’t always get along well. If you have both, it’s important to keep them out of each other’s business so that everyone […]

New, freshly washed towels are great … until you use one and find yourself covered in lint. This problem will not go away even after […]

Cleaning the outside windows can be pretty straightforward if you can actually reach them – just grab a hose and squeegee and rinse and wipe […]

A tape measure is one of the most essential belt tools. Not only does it look cool and pivot satisfactorily when extended (and retractable with […]

When planning a home renovation, serious questions arise: is it worth completely redoing a kitchen for your money? How about adding a pool or finally […]

Toilets account for nearly 30% of household water use, according to the EPA , which means replacing old ones with newer, more efficient models could […]

We are not the only ones who have had a hard time over the past year; our homes have been through a lot too. Many […]

I recently moved to a new apartment on the street that serves as a commercial trucking artery in my Brooklyn area. I am especially sensitive […]

Clay is the home workhorse that has helped us out of countless congestions. From giving us the opportunity to salvage items we thought were broken […]

Ginger is one of those ingredients that you don’t have to worry about buying too much when a recipe requires it. With so many uses, […]

It’s time for a spring cleaning, which brings the reward of a nicer and better organized home to start the season … but if you’re […]

Remember when you bought a new can opener because you thought you lost your old one? What are you going to do with this half-used […]

You are reminded every day to wash the dishes after eating because they build up in the sink. Remember to wash your bathtub when you […]

Warmer weather means an early fruit season is just around the corner, which unfortunately also means fruit flies are just around the corner. But before […]