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A stylish small home living room connected to a modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and space-saving furniture to enhance flow and functionality.

All Things Home | Home Décor | Home Remodeling | Homemaking | Organizing

Maximizing Space in Small Homes - Smart Remodeling Ideas for 2025

A cozy and decluttered living room featuring a sectional sofa covered with a textured Mamma Mia slipcover, accessorized with seasonal throw pillows. A woven pouf, soft throw blanket, and minimalist décor contribute to a stylish yet functional design.

Decluttering | All Things Home | Home Décor | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

Design Secrets to Declutter Your Home and Life

A stunning, all-white kitchen with a large marble island, stainless steel appliances, and elegant pendant lighting, showcasing a pristine and clutter-free space.

All Things Home | Cleaning | Decluttering | Homemaking | Organizing | The Homemaker’s Journal

Keep Your Kitchen Clean and Organized: Simple Strategies for a Stress-Free Routine

Pressure Washing a Wooden Swing before and after from cupcakesandcrinoline.com #ad #ZepSocialstars

The Homemaker’s Journal | crafts | Homemaking

Does Pressure Washing Work? My Befores and Afters

A woman standing on a wooden step ladder, organizing clothes in a large, modern closet with multiple compartments. The closet features shelves filled with folded clothes and drawers, as well as hanging sections for garments. Some clothes are also visible on the bed in front of the closet, indicating an ongoing organization process. The woman is focused on arranging items on the higher shelves, maximizing the use of vertical space in the closet.

All Things Home | Homemaking | Organizing

Maximize Your Closet Space: Smart Storage Solutions for Every Room

How to Make the Absolute Best Affordable DIY Soap Scum Remover

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How to Make the Absolute Best Affordable DIY Soap Scum Remover

A young woman carefully packs a box in a bright room surrounded by moving supplies. Self-storage helps simplify transitions by providing extra space when needed.

All Things Home | Decluttering | Homemaking | Moving | Organizing | The Homemaker’s Journal

Self Storage Isn’t Just For Moving: The Six Major Life Events Behind The Trend

Large empty dining room with vacuum lines in the carpeting

Cleaning | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

How To Clean Carpet With Vacuum Cleaner

Beautiful brick and siding two story home with a lush green lawn and a red and white for sale sign in the front yard.

Homemaking | Home Maintenance | Home Projects | Home Remodeling | The Homemaker’s Journal

8 Home Improvements to Make Before Selling

Why is a Stainless Steel Table Essential for Your Kitchen and Workspace?

All Things Home | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

Why is a Stainless Steel Table Essential for Your Kitchen and Workspace?

A man transporting cardboard boxes on a cart in a self-storage facility, emphasizing the convenience of using external storage solutions to manage pantry overflow effectively.

Self Storage | All Things Home | Decluttering | Homemaking | Organizing

Manage Extra Pantry Items During Peak Seasons with Self-Storage

Woman sleeping with an eye mask on to achieve a deeper sleep

Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

The Art of Crafting a Peaceful Sleeping Environment

A warm and serene nighttime bedroom scene illuminated by soft amber lighting from a bedside lamp and a candle. The bed is covered in dark bedding with a book lying open on top. Green indoor plants and bookshelves in the background enhance the cozy and peaceful ambiance.

Homemaking | All Things Home | The Homemaker’s Journal

How To Transform a Small Bedroom Into a Cozy Sleep Sanctuary

Cardboard box marked Moving Day

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ThreeMovers.com Details How To Move Without Breaking The Bank Account

View of LED panel on an Ecowell LULU PO5

Cleaning | Homemaking | Reviews | The Homemaker’s Journal

The Best Wet Dry Multi-Surface Floor Vacuum

Before picture of dirty grout

The Homemaker’s Journal | Cleaning | Homemaking

The Easiest Way to Clean and Whiten Grout Without Scrubbing

Immaculately clean garage with white walls, metal shelving, and neatly arranged storage bins, featuring a blue barrel and minimalistic design.

Decluttering | All Things Home | Homemaking | Organizing | The Homemaker’s Journal

7 Easy Ways to Organize Your Garage Using Self-Storage

A modern walk-in closet featuring a combination of minimalist and bohemian design elements, with clean lines, neutral tones, vibrant accents, open shelving, and a built-in seating area. The space is illuminated by soft lighting and includes a full-length mirror and decorative artwork for a personalized touch.

Organizing | All Things Home | Home Décor | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

More Than Just Hanging Space: Creating a Closet that Reflects Your Style

close up of the branches of a fresh cut Christmas tree

Christmas | All Things Home | Christmas Crafts and Decor | Holidays | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

How To Care for a Fresh Christmas Tree

Nicely edged flower bed with hostas, garden fabric, and solar lighting

The Homemaker’s Journal | DIY | Gardening | Homemaking | Lifestyle

How To Install Garden Lights So They're Straight Every Time

Graphic overlay of a fresh clean kitchen linoleum floor

Cleaning | Homemaking | MOST POPULAR | The Homemaker’s Journal

How to Clean Kitchen Floor Linoleum and Ground in Dirt

How To Clean Silver with Baking Soda

Cleaning | FAVORITE | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

How To Clean Silver with Baking Soda

brown leather couch with sunlight shining on it in a very clean and neat living room

Cleaning | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

Fresh Beginnings: How To Refresh Your Home With A Seasonal Deep Clean

A charming, small gray shed with white trim set in a lush garden. The shed has two windows with flower boxes, a wreath on the door, and is surrounded by greenery and stacked firewood.

Homemaking | All Things Home | Decluttering | Organizing | The Homemaker’s Journal

DIY Shed Organization: Tips and Tricks for Maximizing Space

Cover a medicine cabinet door with chalkboard paint and use it to keep track of medication usage, temperature readings, and inspiration!

The Homemaker’s Journal | Homemaking | Homemaking | Instagram | Organizing

How-To Organize Your Medicine Cabinet

A side-by-side comparison of two carpet cleaning machines on a beige carpet. On the left is the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine, which is primarily green with a clear water tank. On the right is the Rug Doctor carpet cleaning machine, which is red with a white and blue label that says "Rent The Rug Doctor - The Carpet Cleaning Machine with the Vibrating Brush.

Cleaning | Homemaking | Homemaking | Reviews | The Homemaker’s Journal

BISSELL versus Rug Doctor

A side-by-side comparison of two carpet cleaning machines on a beige carpet. On the left is the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine, which is primarily green with a clear water tank. On the right is the Rug Doctor carpet cleaning machine, which is red with a white and blue label that says "Rent The Rug Doctor - The Carpet Cleaning Machine with the Vibrating Brush.

Cleaning | All Things Home | Homemaking | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

BISSELL BIG GREEN VERSUS RUG DOCTOR

Person holding a clear glass filled with water, with their hand and fingers visible around the glass. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the water and the glass.

All Things Home | Healthy Living | Home Maintenance | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

Filter Options For Retaining Vital Minerals in Drinking Water

This image shows a minimalist kitchen countertop with a sleek and modern design. On the left side, there is a jar filled with what appears to be coffee grounds next to a glass bottle containing a dark liquid, possibly homemade syrup or sauce. In the center, there is a small potted citrus tree with bright yellow fruits. On the right side, there is a stainless steel moka pot and a matching stainless steel pot with a lid, both placed on an electric stovetop. The background features a light gray textured wall that adds to the clean and contemporary aesthetic.

Decluttering | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

Decluttering: The Items You Should Remove From Your Kitchen This Year

Antique silver spoon being used to add lavender to the center of a white doily with beautiful white tatting

crafts | Holidays | Homemaking | Mother's Day | Shabby Chic | The Homemaker’s Journal | Thrifty Style

Fresh Lavender Sachet Made From a Vintage Doily

graphic with an overlay describing the 7 reasons you need to vacuum your home more regularly

Cleaning | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

7 Reasons You Need to Vacuum Your Home More Regularly

A man, likely in his 30s or 40s, is shown pushing a cart filled with cardboard boxes through a bright, green locker-lined hallway in a storage facility. He wears a casual olive shirt and jeans, focusing intently on moving the cart.

Organizing | Home Remodeling | The Homemaker’s Journal

Is Self-Storage Worth it for Short-Term Use?

A well-organized wooden closet featuring neatly folded clothes on shelves, with a light blue storage box accented with copper corners on the lower shelf, and black fabric bins on the bottom.

Organizing | Decluttering | Home Projects | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

Sunshine and Spaces: The Secrets of Summer Closet Reorganization

A well-lit, modern garage with an expansive polished concrete floor. The left wall is equipped with a sleek workbench, black countertops, and white cabinetry, accented by a tool organizer above. To the right, the wall is adorned with a large, framed blackboard and two vertical metal cabinets with a reflective finish. Overhead, the open garage door mechanism and various ductwork are neatly installed, while two adjustable bar stools and a small round table offer a casual seating area.

Organizing | Decluttering | Home Maintenance | Home Projects | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

Tips To Maximize Your Garage Space

Stainless steel rotating spice rack

Organizing | Features and Roundups | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

The Best Kitchen Spice Storage Ideas to Stay Organized

Unclutter Your Kitchen with Jars

decorating | Organizing

Unclutter Your Kitchen with Jars

Organizing with a utility cart from Ikea - cupcakesandcrinoline.com

decorating | Homemaking | Organizing | The Homemaker’s Journal

30+ Ways to Organize with a Utility Cart

Photo of two boys smiling looking at pictures on a smartphone - how to organize photos

Homemaking | Lifestyle | Organizing | Tech | Technology

How-To Organize Photos: Save, Sort, Share

Luxurious master bathroom with white tile and black grout, gold accents

Home Décor | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

Why Anne de Solene’s Bath Sheets Are Worth the Investment

Beautiful healthy houseplants near a patio door - how to get rid of flies from plants

Homemaking | Cleaning | Gardening | The Homemaker’s Journal

How to Get Rid of Flies from Plants: Best Methods to Try

box of colorful Christmas ornaments

Christmas | Holidays | Homemaking | Organizing | The Homemaker’s Journal

10 Easy Ways to Get Organized NOW for Next Christmas

How To Clean a Paintbrush Easily With Vinegar

The Homemaker’s Journal | Homemaking

How To Clean a Dry and Crusted Paintbrush with Vinegar