A trampoline is a lot of fun right up until nobody's using it anymore, and then it's just a few hundred pounds of galvanized steel and rusting springs taking up half the yard. There are five real paths from here…
How to Get Rid of Your Basketball Goal
For many families, a backyard basketball hoop is a great investment, until it isn't being used anymore. An unused hoop takes up space, can become an eyesore, and in some cases creates a safety hazard when it blocks a…
How to Properly Dispose of Large Household Items
Easily get rid of large, unwanted household items. Disposing of large household items like furniture and appliances is no easy task. They’re heavy, awkward, and hard to transport especially if you’re unsure whether…
How to Dispose of Leftover Paint (Latex & Oil-Based)
You finished the room, closed the can, and now there's two inches of paint left that you're probably never going to use. The instinct is to toss it in the trash with everything else from the project. Don't. How you…
What To Do With Your Old Musical Instruments: Sell, Donate or Recycle
Many of us used to play a musical instrument but haven't picked it up in forever. Or maybe you have a couple of instruments that you bought for your children, which they gave up on once they realized they had to…
What to Do With Your Used Baby Items: Recycle, Donate, or Sell
Are Your Used Baby Items Taking Up Space? As your little one grows, so does the pile of baby gear you no longer need. From strollers and cribs to baby clothes and toys, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the…
How to Get Rid of Garage Clutter
A garage full of junk is one of the most common household frustrations. If you cannot park in yours because it has become a storage unit for everything that didn't have another home, you are far from alone. The good…
The 40 Bags in 40 Days Decluttering Challenge: Give up Your Mess for Lent
The 40 Bags in 40 Days Challenge usually takes place during Lent, the period of 40 days that comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. Though it's connected to a Christian observance, you don't have to be a…
How to Get Rid of Sentimental Items
Breaking up is hard to do, and letting go of your sentimental belongings can bring up surprisingly similar feelings. Think about that couch you've had for years. It was love at first sight, your first big purchase…
Why We Love a Clean House and You Should, Too
It's not something that most people equate with happiness, but scientists are finding that cleaning is really good for you. Why? Does having a clean room make you happier? The problem is, most of us don't have enough…