The Complete Book of Home Organization

The kitchen functions at its best when it’s set up in zones. There are five main zones: cooking, preparation, cleaning, storage, and food

Here’s my recipe for an easy kitchen sink cleanser that you can DIY at home and use on a daily basis to keep the germs away.
YOU’LL NEED
1 clean spray bottle
1 part white vinegar
1 part water
DIRECTIONS
Mix the vinegar and water, cap your bottle, and shake vigorously. Use a permanent marker to label it “Daily Sink Cleaner”—this will prevent confusion with other sprays and remind you of its usefulness! Simply spray your sink and faucet, let sit for a few minutes, then wipe down. You’ll have a fresher sink in no time.

CONDIMENTS Finding unique vessels to keep your sugar, cream, and honey in will make every day feel special. Look for matching condiment sets online.

SWISH TOILETS Sprinkle baking soda and a squeeze of Castile soap into the bowl and quickly swish the toilets. This will prevent pesky rings

Use this linen spray to usher all your senses into a restful state.

YOU’LL NEED

1 tablespoon isopropyl alcohol

20 drops lavender essential oil

Filled bottle of distilled water

Simply spray your sink and faucet, let sit for a few minutes, then wipe down. You’ll have a fresher sink in no time

1 clean spray bottle

1 part white vinegar

1 part water

tablespoon isopropyl alcohol
20 drops lavender essential oil
Filled bottle of distilled water
In a 4-oz (0.1-liter) glass bottle, combine all ingredients. Blend together by shaking the bottle, and shake well before each use. Spray on pillows and sheets before you get into bed for a restful night’s sleep.

DUTY

It seems like furniture designers have finally realized that people have a lot of stuff—and they need somewhere to put it! If storage is limited in your house, or if you find yourself with a lot of items that you use frequently enough that it would be silly to stash them in the basement or attic, you might be able to hide them in plain sight. Here are some clever options.
BENCH WARMER Padded benches are often suggested as a versatile furnishing

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