Shifrah Combiths

About Me

With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town life in Tallahassee, Florida, which she now calls home. She's been writing professionally for twenty years and she loves lifestyle photography, memory keeping, gardening, reading, and going to the beach with her husband and children.


Latest Stories

Before and After: A $600 IKEA Solution Is the Star of This Garage Transformation
Once again, IKEA comes to the rescue and provides an efficient and good-looking storage solution.
Oct 30, 2024
I Finally Found a Smart Way to Store Food Container Lids, and It’s Unexpectedly Perfect
If you get a thrill out of organizing tools doing double duty in different areas of the home, you’ll enjoy this.
Oct 29, 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
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
The 5 Best Things to Do for Your Dishwasher, According to Appliance Repair Pros
It works hard for you, so you should take care of it.
Sep 12, 2024
This 4-Step Routine Is My Secret to Conquering After-School Chaos
We’re all spared from a nagging parent and a big cleanup later on.
Aug 23, 2023
The 27 Best Decluttering Tips of All Time
For those of us who need a little extra guidance to help decide what's worth keeping.
Jul 19, 2024
This Two-Ingredient Snack Makes Me an After-School Superhero
Some days I put together quick snack platters with some fruit, but other days I whip up a special snack that gets me lots of cool mom points.
Aug 22, 2023
I Finally Found a Smart Way to Store Food Container Lids, and It’s Unexpectedly Perfect
If you get a thrill out of organizing tools doing double duty in different areas of the home, you’ll enjoy this.
Aug 25, 2024
I Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in My Dishwasher — What Happened Next Was Amazing
You don't want to miss this easy tip!
Aug 21, 2024

Latest Stories

The First Thing You Should Do with a New Bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide
It can be used to clean something you thought was un-cleanable!
Feb 8, 2024
Before and After: A $600 IKEA Solution Is the Star of This Garage Transformation
Once again, IKEA comes to the rescue and provides an efficient and good-looking storage solution.
Jan 4, 2024
I Finally Found a Smart Way to Store Food Container Lids, and It’s Unexpectedly Perfect
If you get a thrill out of organizing tools doing double duty in different areas of the home, you’ll enjoy this.
Jun 24, 2024
Before & After: This Pantry Ditched Its Wire Shelves and Now It’s Way More Functional
DIY shelving maximizes the organization potential of this pantry - a win for cooks and eaters alike!
May 9, 2024
This Brilliant Way to Store Trash Bags Took Me By Surprise (Now It’s the Only Way I Do It)
It's a million times better than that cardboard box that always falls apart.
May 6, 2024
Before and After: A Messy Pantry Gets a Realistic Transformation Using Already Owned Containers
A real-life pantry is made over with real-life solutions.
Apr 24, 2024
Before and After: An “Unstable” Pantry Becomes a Functional Butler’s Pantry in This DIY Makeover
It was a total DIY job and cost about $735.
Apr 19, 2024
I Tried 5 Methods for Cleaning Tile Grout — And the Winner Was Ridiculously Effective
Can the power of a Magic Eraser or a Tide Pen win our showdown? Let's find out!
Apr 15, 2024
I Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in My Dishwasher — What Happened Next Was Amazing
You don't want to miss this easy tip!
Apr 12, 2024
The 27 Best Decluttering Tips of All Time
With spring cleaning picking up, many of us need a little extra guidance to help decide what's worth keeping.
Apr 10, 2024

Latest Stories

My Biggest Kitchen Remodel Regret Gives Me Stress Every Single Day
I wish I'd thought about it more.
Apr 7, 2024
Don’t Throw Away Those Silica Gel Packets! Here Are 14 Smart Ways to Reuse Them
Those tiny little packs of dessicant that come in your new pack of shoes or your vitamins have many uses around your home.
Mar 21, 2024
One Unexpected (and Super Smart) Place to Add a Tension Rod In Your Kitchen
Whip that spice drawer into shape for just $10.
Feb 21, 2024
I Could Never Get My White Sheets Really Clean, Until I Tried This 2-Ingredient Combo
I found one sheet-whitening method that sounded way too easy to be true, but I tried it, and it worked!
Feb 21, 2024
Before and After: A Crowded Garage Transforms Into an Organized, Multi-Use Powerhouse
It becomes a completely overhauled space with plenty of room for all its uses.
Feb 19, 2024
I Tried the “Snowball Method” and It Completely Changed the Way I Declutter
It’s become a powerful tool in my decluttering arsenal.
Feb 15, 2024
Before & After: This Pantry Ditched Its Wire Shelves and Now It’s Way More Functional
DIY shelving maximizes the organization potential of this pantry - a win for cooks and eaters alike!
Jan 17, 2024
Try This 2-Second Trick to Double the Storage Size of Your Plastic Baggie
This is one of those hacks you'll want to tuck away for the future.
Jan 8, 2024
The 27 Best Decluttering Tips of All Time
With the New Year right around the corner, many of us need a little extra guidance to help decide what's worth keeping.
Dec 27, 2023
I Tried 5 Methods for Cleaning Tile Grout — And the Winner Was Ridiculously Effective
Can the power of a Magic Eraser or a Tide Pen win our showdown? Let's find out!
Dec 19, 2023
Don’t Throw Away Those Silica Gel Packets! Here Are 14 Smart Ways to Reuse Them
Those tiny little packs of dessicant that come in your new pack of shoes or your vitamins have many uses around your home.
Dec 19, 2023
I Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in My Dishwasher — What Happened Next Was Amazing
You don't want to miss this easy tip!
Dec 16, 2023