DIY House Hacks - One Crazy House
Tips and Organization Ideas for Your Home
Since I created a weekly house cleaning schedule, I have found my house stays cleaner and I am able to stay on top of cleaning. Things don’t pile up like they used to when I left things for the weekends. Keeping a tidy home can be a little daunting. The never ending laundry, dirty dishes,read more…
I do my best to try and stay organized in my home, and that is why I love the Dollar Store. You can buy inexpensive items that make keeping your clutter organized so that each item has a place. I have created a list of the top Dollar Store organization ideas to help you getread more…
To refrigerate or not to refrigerate is the true question here. Today I am going to share a list of foods that should not be refrigerated. You might be surprised that some of these are foods you might have stashed away in your fridge now. Some foods have to be stored in the fridge toread more…
Over time natural oils from your body, sweat, and other gunk will seep into your pillows and get them dirty. This can cause a yellow discoloration in your pillows, leave a few stains and be unsightly. But you should know that you can wash your pillows, and revive them instead of tossing and buying new!read more…
Nothing beats a good homemade cleaning product! If you have a dishwasher, you might be surprised to find that you can make your own homemade dishwasher detergent at a fraction of the price of buying the detergent in the stores. I have two of my favorite homemade dishwasher detergent recipes below if you want toread more…
Chances are you’ve accrued quite a few pillowcases that you no longer use. And if you don’t have any spares, you can easily pick up some old ones at yard sales or thrift stores. Why would you want to? Well, there are just so many ways to repurpose pillowcases! From cute dresses to making cleaningread more…
If you are looking to add more storage space in your garage, you might benefit from this list of DIY garage cabinets. You can build them yourself for a fraction of the price of buying pre-made ones! If you find that you are pretty handy with a hammer and nails, you might also enjoy makingread more…
Have you noticed that your bathroom just doesn’t smell as fresh as it used to? I’ve struggled with that problem since my son was potty trained a few years ago! Parents, you know what I’m talking about. But you don’t have to scrub and scour only to make your home smell like a bunch ofread more…
When it comes to our kids, we tend to be nostalgic. One of the hardest things we did was get rid of our son’s crib. I wish I had found these crib repurpose ideas before we did! You can turn a baby crib into loads of useful things for your home, like a magazine rack,read more…
Ladies and gents, it’s time to grab your iron and get those clothes wrinkle-free. Who’s pumped? Okay, ironing isn’t our favorite chore. But with a few clever ironing tips and some pretty ironing station ideas, we’ve found out that it’s not that bad. At least you’ll be able to enjoy your space and get theread more…
Fall is in the air already, and that means many of my favorite scents are, too. I love the smells of burning firewood from people’s fireplaces, warm cinnamon, apple and pumpkin in the oven and the cool, crisp breeze. To say I’m a fall fanatic is an understatement. So if you love the season asread more…
Cleaning a dirty bathtub is no one’s idea of a good time (I hope), but it’s gotta be done. Because you know what’s worse than cleaning a dirty bathtub? Bathing in one. Ick! So we’ve compiled a list of sure-fire ways to get a gunky bathtub glistening again. Whether your problem is rust, dirty jetsread more…
Whether you take your shower at the beginning or the end of your day, odds are, it’s one of the best things you do for yourself. It’s refreshing and relaxing… or at least it should be. But maybe you’re knocking over bottles of conditioner while trying to reach for your body scrub. Perhaps your shavingread more…
Keeping the kids’ toys, clothes and books under control can be a real challenge. As soon as you put them up, they pull them out again. But these kids room organization ideas are not only clever and easy to implement, they’re budget-friendly, too. Who says you have to spend a lot to get organized onceread more…
If you can find one, you can turn a wooden spool into a creative, rustic DIY project for the home. Can’t find one? Try looking at your local home improvement store. Lowes and Home Depot sell several products that come on the large wooden spools, and if they’re empty, they’ll give you the spool forread more…
Furnishing your outdoor space and your home can be really pricey. Believe me, I know. When we moved into our home, we only had enough furniture for a couple of rooms and no budget to create an outdoor living space. I wish I had found these cinder block projects then! They’re not only functional andread more…
Mason jars are amazing multi-purpose items, so they are great items to have laying around! They are sturdy, non-toxic containers, which makes them perfect to use in so many different ways like storing food, using in crafts, and so much more. Prepare for your mind to be blown with all of these unique ways youread more…
Don’t let the beautiful weather slip by without crossing some projects off your to-do list. Here are 17 summer pallet ideas you can DIY this weekend. Gather some pallets, grab your tools and make something beautiful! Cool Summer Pallet Ideas Build an outdoor shower. This is a great project for those with a pool… Yourread more…
Looking for a few fun summer projects? Tackle one or more of these diy patio ideas! Most of these projects can be completed in just a few hours (or a day, easily), so they’re not too overwhelming for diy beginners. Time to grab the power tools and get started sprucing up your patio! Add aread more…
Homemade cleaning products can truly help you save money. More importantly, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’re home is clean without the use of harsh chemicals. We’ve featured a number of natural DIY cleaners like – Lemony-Lemon All-Purpose Cleaner, Orange Vinegar All-Purpose Cleaner, and Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner. This time we wanted to dive a littleread more…