Cubby Archive

You do NOT need to decant things into cute jars! Promise.

Could you recommend some chapter books to read to very young children at bedtime. I have grandchildren who are 5, 4 and 2 years old?ShereenDear Shereen, I’ve absolutely got some books for you, though I will say that is a big stretch in ages. The five and the four year old will be great with one kind of book, and the two year old with another. That said, older children love to revisit younger books, so you may be able to get them all together at bedtime eventually.

It's amazing what a little trim can do.

Jennifer is a part-time nursing professor and the full-time CEO/lead professional organizer for organizing company, Organized by Jen D. She shares this San Diego home with her husband, Tony, sons Alton, Aiden, and Sean, and pets.

The once childish space is now unrecognizable — and very, very cool.

This in-between space is now reaching its full potential.

Misella and Angga run Lumalamp, a handmade origami lampshade business, out of their home, this 700-square-foot apartment they renovated themselves and share with their three young kids.

Emily Auffrey describes the rental apartment she shares with her family as a NYC dream space. “We truly feel like we moved into our dream NYC apartment. In addition to being the dream home; the area is just absolutely ideal for a family," she writes.

It took less than 15 minutes!

If you need inspiration for an easy, done-in-a-day furniture refresh, read on.

A new, more functional layout helped, too!

If you have an ugly utility sink at home, bookmark this redo.

Teachers have the most innovative storage and organizing solutions. I'm lucky enough to live next door to a retired fourth grade teacher, and I learn something from her every time we're together.

From shushers to snot suckers and everything in between, make sure these items are on your gift list.

Stephanie Lalley, who is the Design Director at Lucy Interior Design, turned this unloved, nearly tear-down cabin into a stunning and bright retreat for her family of four.

"I had all of these ideas and was struggling to narrow them down, to simplify the design, until I realized it’s my house, and in this small space I can take some risks," the homeowner says. "So I did all of them."

The cabin was built in 1987 by a local musician, and Caley and her family fell in love with the "extremely unique home."

The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.

Be sure to check out the new bathroom, too!

The new shower curtain adds the perfect amount of color and whimsy to tie the whole space together.

Hey, Maxwell, I’d love to hear from some other parents about small victories they’ve had and helpful tips at home they’ve figured out. Would you ever do that? HannaDear Hanna,I THINK THAT’S A GREAT IDEA, and, as someone who gets to go on and on and on sometimes, I’d love to throw open the door and see what some of you might have to share that could help us all out.

Spring cleaning is hard enough without also having to scoot kids out of the way! Here, some little chores they can do with you (without creating a bigger mess).

Can Bon Ami or dish soap do the trick? Let's find out.

Styling can feel like a daunting task, especially if you're a beginner. The good news is that if you're feeling stumped by a corner of your home, you're in luck.