Cubby Archive - 2024
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The “10 Things” Rule Keeps My House Uncluttered, Even with a Family of Six
Plus, I have five tips (that I learned the hard way) for implementing the “10 things” rule in your own home.
Oct 15, 2024
People Are Replacing Their Plastic Kitchen Utensils After a New (Highly Disturbing) Study
A dangerous flame retardant was found in 70% of the samples tested.
Oct 15, 2024
I Tried the “90/90 Rule” and Fully Decluttered My Closet in an Hour
It was remarkably effective.
Oct 11, 2024
See How I Transformed My Sad, Plain Entryway into a Jewel Box Vestibule (for About $750!)
Now, I have a dramatic entrance to my home — and a space that friends stop and ask about as soon as they walk in.
Oct 11, 2024
The Single Best Thing I Ever Did to Make Feeding My Kids Easier and Better
There are a million ways feeding kids is hard. But we still make it TOO hard — on ourselves. I tried one small thing that genuinely changed that!
Oct 10, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Frozen Pizza, and They All Said the Same One
Turns out, it’s a nostalgia thing.
Oct 10, 2024
Is It OK to Put Warm Leftovers in the Fridge? The Answer Is Not What You’d Expect
We talked to a food safety expert to find out.
Oct 10, 2024
Your Bag of Flour Has a Not-So-Secret Feature That Everyone Is Just Finding Out About, and It’s Totally Brilliant
This is the key to keeping your baking staple fresh.
Oct 10, 2024
Before and After: A $200 IKEA Hack Creates a Cozy Toy Storage Corner
The homeowners wanted to add toy storage to their living room without turning it into a full-on playroom.
Oct 10, 2024
The Best Canned Refried Beans You Can Buy, According to Chefs (They’re All Easy to Find!)
Plus, three more chef-approved canned beans.
Oct 8, 2024
Before and After: A Couple Squeezed a Tiny Nursery into an 8-Foot Bedroom Alcove (It Looks So Great!)
It’s such a serene sleep space for the parents and baby.
Oct 8, 2024
We Tried 7 Ways of Storing Potatoes and the Winner Outlasted Them All for Months
This is the only method you need.
Oct 7, 2024
One Unexpected (and Super Smart) Place to Add a Tension Rod In Your Kitchen
Whip that spice drawer into shape for just $10.
Oct 7, 2024
This “All Brown” Kitchen’s Makeover Looks So Stunning, You’d Never Guess It Was IKEA
The kitchen makeover is a mix of DIY and professional work.
Oct 7, 2024
Six Years Later, I Still Make These 3-Ingredient Pancakes Every Single Weekend
You only need three ingredients and two minutes to prep.
Oct 3, 2024
This Sweet Shared Kids’ Room Is An “Everything Room” Designed to Grow and Change As They Do
"I wanted to make sure it was functional as they get older and their tastes evolve from dinosaurs and Ninja Turtles to whatever comes next.”
Oct 2, 2024
If You Find These Adorable $1 Pumpkin-Shaped Mason Jars at Dollar Tree, Grab a Few
The most festive storage solution of the season.
Oct 2, 2024
Before and After: After a Luxe Yet Cozy Redo, This Basement Doesn’t Even Look Like a Basement
It's still completely functional for the family, but now with lots more luxe style.
Sep 26, 2024
Before and After: This Dramatic $1,500 TV Wall Transformation Is Pure Art
The after is perfect for dimming the lights, curling up under a blanket, and pressing play on a good movie.
Sep 26, 2024
This Kid’s Groovy Bedroom Makes Me Feel Like I’m in the 70s (in the Best Way!)
The 13-year-old owner loves jazz music.
Sep 25, 2024
The $4 Frozen Chicken Pot Pie That’s (Almost) Better than Homemade
When it’s on sale, I get two.
Sep 25, 2024
“The Old Farmer’s Almanac” Predicts a Very Hot Start to Fall — but That’s Not All
Find out what you need to know about the weather this month.
Sep 25, 2024
The $2 Aldi Grocery I’m Stocking in My Freezer This Fall
It’s so much cheaper.
Sep 25, 2024
I Tried Using Rinse Aid on My Shower Glass and Here’s What Happened
I mean, it should work to get the glass really clean, right?
Sep 24, 2024
This Guy Created Fake Windows Using Home Depot Light Panels, and the Results Are … Kinda Unbelievable
It’s a low-key ingenious method of adding some light to any space that needs it.
Sep 24, 2024
We Tried 5 Methods for Cooking Juicy Pork Chops and the Easiest Won by a Landslide
Want pork chops that rival a steak? You've got to know the best method for cooking those chops!
Sep 24, 2024
The Ingenious Cinnamon Roll “Ghosts” Hack I’m Doing For Halloween This Year
Cinna-ghosts are the pastry of the season.
Sep 23, 2024
People Are Tossing Their Seltzer After This Disturbing Study
A recently resurfaced study reports links of “forever chemicals” in our sparkling water, yet these particular chemicals are also in almost everything else we consume or use.
Sep 20, 2024
I Just Discovered an Ingenious $1 Trick for Cleaning My Rusty Cast-Iron Skillet
Everything you need is hiding in your pantry.
Sep 20, 2024
My Mom’s Legendary 1-Ingredient Upgrade for the “Most Flavorful Ground Beef of Your Life”
The secret's already in your pantry.
Sep 20, 2024
This Kid’s Sea-Inspired Room Is Utterly Charming
There's even a giant stuffed octopus!
Sep 18, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Ice Cream, and They All Said the Same Thing
It’s “ultra-creamy” and “custard-like.”
Sep 18, 2024
Everyone Wants to Move to This U.S. State — and It’s Not the One You Expect
These two states are all the rage right now.
Sep 17, 2024