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When I was little, I was fascinated by Transformers, the toys that metamorphose from something seemingly mundane (like a car) into an action figure and back again. Lift a flap, pull down a tiny lever, snap down a pointy piece, and there you have it: Something that wasn’t there before, through a genius of design and concealment, is now before you. I couldn’t have cared less about the before (the car) or the after (the action figure), but I was transfixed by the process of transformation, and I made my parents buy me one so I could study how it...

Small homes/apartments located in regions with colder climates face their own unique storage challenges. When one sweater or jacket requires as much room as a small stack of summer clothing, or when a single pair of boots are all you can fit by the front door, space suddenly becomes that much more challenging to find, create and/or maintain.  And, as storage space gets eaten up, spare inches intended for relaxation, work or play are often infringed upon, just when you need them most while spending more time indoors. I have rented several small apartments (with no outdoor space) in regions...

But hey! we don’t have a choice; it’s a “necessary evil” that we can’t escape from. You see, our dresses usually define our personality. This means that we have to ensure they are perfectly ironed to remain wrinkle-free — whether going for that social event, work, or an interview. As you invest in a decent iron, you also can’t forget about a quality ironing board. This board allows you to easily straighten up your dresses, zipping through piles of laundry in a fraction of the time. There are many varieties of ironing boards out there — from super lightweight ones...

Sponsored by Tailored Living I’m so excited to be sharing the reveal of another room in our house: my closet and office (cloffice!) Truthfully, this room and closet have needed some love for a while now. This is often the dumping room that all my shoes, makeup, jewelry, PR kits, clothes and more collect dust. Full disclosure: I am not a tidy person. I can wreak havoc on a perfectly clean room in minutes if I can’t find something to wear. I do notice however, that my habits can improve if a room is set up efficiently and I have...

The dishwasher and oven are among the appliance workhorses in a home that need to be cleaned regularly. What are the best cleaners for your appliances? Lemi Shine Multi-Purpose Appliance Cleaner can tackle the crud and odor in your washing machine, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. How can you demand that your appliances perform at their best if they are dirty? Expecting fresh, clean clothes from a smelly washer or sparkling plates from a dishwasher crusted with hard water minerals is a fool's errand. All you'll get is frustration and chronic disappointment. Luckily, there are easy-to-use products available that can restore...