Practical ideas for storage, decluttering, compact living and organising household spaces.
Home Organisation
3 ways to reuse supermarket plastic bags at home
Oliver Whitaker
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Supermarket plastic bags can be given new purposes before they are properly disposed of. When they are clean, dry and...
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Japan’s low-key toilet paper revolution
Oliver Whitaker
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White tiles, gentle pop music and the light scent of citrus cleaner. Above the usual toilet roll, a second roll...
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A simple evening routine for calmer mornings
Oliver Whitaker
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A small change can make the evening feel easier – and leave the morning surprisingly calm. Many households now rely...
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Dry cloth in the wardrobe: can it help with moisture?
Oliver Whitaker
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A dry cloth in the wardrobe may sound like an overly simple measure, yet it can be useful in specific...
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How to Reuse a Bread Bag at Home
Oliver Whitaker
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An empty bread bag will often be thrown away straight away, yet some types of packaging can be given a...
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How to Turn a Fruit Crate into a Balcony Organiser Trolley
Oliver Whitaker
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When Clara noticed that items on the balcony were constantly left scattered about, she began looking for a way to...
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Why Empty Spaces in the Fridge Improve Food Preservation
Oliver Whitaker
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Keeping a fridge organised can seem like nothing more than fitting in everything bought at the supermarket. However, food-storage specialists...
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How to turn an egg box lid into a fridge organiser
Oliver Whitaker
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Keeping a large number of foods in the fridge without proper organisation can take up valuable room and lead to...
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Clothes pegs for inverted drying of tall bottles on a dish drainer
Oliver Whitaker
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Washing tall containers as part of the daily routine calls for particular care to stop moisture collecting at the bottom....
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How to Reuse a Shoe Box for Home Organisation
Oliver Whitaker
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In many homes, the shoe box is thrown away as soon as a new pair of shoes has been put...
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How to Organise the Bathroom in Just Five Minutes a Day
Oliver Whitaker
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Setting aside a few minutes each day to look after the bathroom can lessen the ongoing feeling of clutter and...
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How to Make a Drawer Organiser Using Recycled Boxes
Oliver Whitaker
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Turning boxes that would otherwise be thrown away into a drawer organiser is an easy way to give useful purpose...
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How to Organise a Wardrobe with Upcycled Shoe Boxes
Oliver Whitaker
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Keeping old packaging is common in Brazilian homes, yet thoughtful reuse can turn these objects into practical household items. Upcycling...
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How to Reuse Old Wire Hangers for Home Organisation
Oliver Whitaker
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Old wire hangers can be repurposed as holders, organisers, hooks and small tools that solve household problems without costing anything....
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How to Reuse Household Items at Home
Oliver Whitaker
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Many items that would normally be thrown away can still be useful around the home. A handleless sieve, dented colander,...
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Döstädning: how to organise your home gradually
Oliver Whitaker
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The döstädning approach encourages people to sort their homes little by little, before cupboards, drawers and storage areas become packed...
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Modernise old furniture: a simple makeover for family heirlooms
Oliver Whitaker
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Many people feel attached to old family furniture, yet are frustrated every day by how heavy and dated it looks...
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How to Reuse Cardboard Boxes Without Glue or Scissors
Oliver Whitaker
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Before it goes straight into the bin, the cardboard box delivered with your shopping can become a genuinely useful household...
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How to use a can tab as a hanger organiser
Oliver Whitaker
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The small pull tab from an aluminium drinks can will often go straight into the bin, yet it can serve...
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How to Organise the Pantry with Reused Containers
Oliver Whitaker
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Keeping glass and plastic containers at home is often regarded simply as an accumulation of empty packaging. Yet this habit...
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How to Store Potatoes for Longer
Oliver Whitaker
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Potatoes stay firm for longer when they are shielded from light, heat and built-up moisture. A ventilated container, keeping them...
