Over the past 5 years, we’ve slowly become experts at making our home function in a way that makes life easier. It’s really been an evolution of small changes that have added up to a big difference in our day to day routines. Time management is a struggle for many households, so what if you had a little of your…
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Last month, we talked about how to decorate with books. Specifically, how to store them in around the house so they are easy to find, beautiful, and a reflection of your own personality. Like books, house plants are perfect home decor accents. Unlike books, they can feel a bit intimidating to care for. In fact, in some cases, they’re downright…
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Before I started Polished Habitat, my job was in quality improvement for a hospital. I now use some of the same proven process improvement methods from my former career to help declutter our home. In particular, one method has helped us transform our house from hot mess to organized bliss…at least in most areas. We’re still working through others just…
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When you build a house, there are approximately 9 zillion decisions to make. The odds are that you’ll get some right and others you’ll question later. Thankfully, we have ZERO regrets with our decision to do real wood floors from the front entry all the way through to the back patio, including the dining room and kitchen. They add warmth…
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Until last week, we had a space in the house that was downright frightening. It looked like a dungeon hiding behind messy wasted space. You probably think I’m exaggerating, but check this out… The scary metal box is there to keep us safe – it’s the tornado shelter. But the space in front of it had no designated purpose. And…
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Although most of our cabinets and drawers have undergone some serious kitchen organization in the last year, some messy secrets have been taunting me. Today, we’re crossing a big one off my to do list and covering how to organize…
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Do you ever get stressed out that you’ll forget something when packing for a trip? Or, have you ever gotten to your destination without a phone charger or a toothbrush? Last year, I started doing three new things with my packing list. They have been a HUGE help in the fight against packing stress and forgetfulness. The Master Packing List Instead of…
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