
One reason I loved paring my old home office setup down to a laptop, an all-in-one scanner/printer/copier and my scanned papers was that it eliminated the need for a big hulking desk with lots of drawers and shelves, and all the clutter that goes with … READ MORE
Feb 2, 2009 Desks, Home Office

There’s no easy way to lug your laundry to a laundromat or a common washer and dryer that’s some distance from your apartment or dorm. Carrying it all in baskets, bags or a combination thereof gets the job done, but it doesn’t make anything simple.
The … READ MORE
Feb 1, 2009 Household accessories, Laundry

Corelle dinner ware has made my life a whole lot easier since I bought a set a few months ago. It’s virtually unbreakable, lightweight, and cleans easily. It looks like beautiful china, and feels kind of like it too, but it’s as tough and light … READ MORE
Jan 31, 2009 China, Kitchen

If your laundry room is tight on space, this three tier laundry sorter takes up minimal floorspace to do the same job as three bins side by side. The canvas sorting compartments are big enough to hold three large laundry loads.
The metal frame is sturdy, … READ MORE
Jan 30, 2009 Household accessories, Laundry

If you want to be super-frugal with end tables, you can buy crazy-cheap plastic ones at a bargain store, or even throw a cloth over a sturdy box. But if you want end tables that look and feel like real furniture without costing a ton, … READ MORE
Jan 29, 2009 End Tables, Living Room, Tables

The other day, I talked about some laundry drying racks that could reduce or eliminate your use of a dryer, saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint. Today I found what could be an even better solution for you: an indoor clothes line that … READ MORE
Jan 28, 2009 Laundry