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Making a small home feel bigger might seem impossible, but there are ways and means to maximise space in even the smallest houses. ‘Tiny home’ owners have totally mastered storage, but you don’t have to go to those extremes to make ordinary houses feel more spacious. Clearing the Decks Living in a consumer culture, we can’t help accumulating things. The trick is culling them every so often, so they don’t overwhelm your space. This can be a bit daunting if you’ve got lots of stuff everywhere, so make it easier by breaking the job down into smaller chunks. Go room...

NOT a museum for the clothes you own. I know that this is a topic most of us would prefer to avoid.  The messy, disorganized closet. The weather is cold, and the world is opening up, a little.  My wardrobe of the past 18 months has consisted primarily of washable tops, shorts and a few pairs of comfortable pants.  Now that I see people (occasionally) I want to have more choices when I get dressed.  I am re-thinking my closet.  Here are some ‘first principles’ I’ve learned.  This process can be applied to your closet, kitchen cabinets, garage or storage...

Family and friends of Jamila Qazikhil wait to help as Bishop Tim Bird, center, works with Dio Garcia, 16, Jordan Johnson, 16, and Charlie Taylor, 16, as they unload furnishings collected through the Giving Machine as part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Light the World initiative on Dec. 10, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. | Thao Nguyen, for the Deseret New A group of 20 Latter-day Saint teens and tweens in San Antonio, Texas, had a profound experience as they furnished apartments for their first two families of Afghan refugees over the weekend. As the group pulled...

Keeping your home tidy isn’t always an easy task, nor is keeping your car clean, the lawn mowed, or your closet organized. You might resort to hiring a cleaner for your household chores, a gardener for the backyard and a local detailer for your motor. Still, when it comes to organizing your closet, it’s best if you know exactly where your belongings are stored. To improve your morning routine and enhance the process of getting ready before you go out (and to keep your carpet clear of discarded garments), we suggest investing in one of the best closet organizers. Closet...

Let’s talk about life hacks. And before you start rolling your eyes, let me tell you, I’m on the same page. I think we are all better off without the weird advice on how to “peel onions without shedding a tear” and “open a stubborn banana from the bottom.” So it’s safe to say, internet life hacks don’t particularly have the best reputation out there. But what if a small fraction of them out of that whole sea of absurdity do indeed work? I’m not implying anything, I am just wondering if we’d all give them one last chance. Last...