Aero Beds for guests and traveling

A few years ago when I was moving long distance, I decided to sell my bed and buy an Aero Bed air mattress that would travel easily and - I hoped - not wreck my back until I had time to buy a new bed. … READ MORE

Armoires for under $250

You may think of an armoire as unnecessary unless you’re running out of closet space, and that’s pretty much true. But some of us are running out of closet space. Or you might want to convert an extra room with no closet into a bedroom … READ MORE

Save space by storing your hair appliances on the wall

My hair dryer and curling irons take up nearly half the surface of my dresser, and their cords are always getting tangled with everything - including my feet. I never thought about storing them on a wall-mounted shelf - probably because I’m an apartment dweller … READ MORE

Wall-mounted ironing board for $145

Wall-mounted ironing boards can save you a lot of hassle, and some floor space. Even though ironing boards fold up out of the way when you’re not using them, finding a place to put them when you are using them can be a problem if … READ MORE

Rolling under bed storage for under $50

Under the bed is one of the best places to store things. It’s just this big patch of useless space that you might as well put to work. Over the years, I’ve had cardboard boxes designed for under the bed, shallow plastic boxes and shallow … READ MORE

Hang up your shoes

If you’ve run out of floor space in the closet for your shoes, you have several options. A shoe rack or two can help, but they can cost a bit and they still take up floor space. Hanging shoe shelves are another option (this one … READ MORE

Queen platform beds for under $200

I had no idea you could get a platform bed for under $200. I’ve been wanting one because they can provide more even back support than box springs and extend the life of your mattress. The Southshore Chocolate Queen Platform Bed (pictured) is $160, not … READ MORE