Discover the power of lemon as a natural cleaning agent. Not only is using all-natural ingredients economically friendly, but its also ecologically friendly. Using all-natural ingredients when cleaning ensures safety for yourself and others. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The good news is that many all-natural cleaning items are under your kitchen or bathroom sink. Lemon is one of these items. Here are the best ways to use lemon as a cleaning and deodorizing agent for your home....

Make the most of the storage under your sink with these tips from professional organizers and cleaners. No matter the size of yourbathroom, storage always seems to be in short supply. Thats why every organizational expert we spoke with recommended investing in an under-sink storageorganizationsystem. Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN While looks usually matter, when it comes to under-sink storage, usefulness is key. LAUREY W. GLENN Maximizing your under-sink storage has an added benefitclean countertops....

That’s why furnishing and decoratingyour first homeis a balancing act. Their advice can help you shop wisely. For example, don’t rush to buy cheap accent chairs. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn “Let your home evolve with you. Add personality as you go, not all at once.” “Only good things can come from a lighting upgrade,” Ryan says. Credit: Photo by: Laurey W. Glenn, Styling by: Elizabeth Demos Quality lighting canadd value to your homewhen it comes time to sell....

Magic Erasers are, well, magic. But sometimes they can end up working too well. Getty Images Magic Erasers are, well, magic. Credit:Getty Images They help you tackle the toughestcleaning taskswith less scrubbing than most other tools. If its so effective, whats the problem, right? The abrasiveness can be too harsh for more sensitive surfaces, he explains. Basically, they can worktoowell and scrub off entire finishes before you know it. Thats why, if you have any doubt, Liles recommends testing on a small, inconspicuous spot first....

Stick to the top shelfor even better, hand-washing! Place on top shelf for added protection. The insulated airspace that maintains the temperature of your hot or cold liquids gets compromised and loses efficiency. Credit:Getty Images/aire images You dont want a non-temperature-regulated cup, or worseleaks! Before you line up yourheirloom dishesin the bottom shelf of the dishwasher, think again. It can cause them to chip, fade, or lose their finish. Credit:Getty Images/Kseniya Ovchinnikova...

Stay clean and organized without ruining your belongings. Getty Images The garage is a powerhouse room in any home. says professional organizer, Lauren Saltman. Credit:Getty Images Its important to keep these items in a climate-controlled environment if you really care about them." Electronics All three of our experts say that electronics should never be kept in the garage. Find somewhere in the cool indoors to keep the wiring and performance of the electronics in check....

I always encourage my clients todeclutterand donate items before packing for a move. Plus, packing an entire home is challenging. The fewer items you have, the fewer items you have to pack. Credit:Getty Images Heres what they had to say. If you plan to donate, Traub says to look for charities that offer free pick-up services. But even if you decide to sell instead, start as early as you’re able to....

We might save you from fumbling this football season. Sure, there are many reasons to look forward to autumn. The temperatures are finally cooling off, and the holidays are around the corner. Credit: Southern Living, September 1968 However, in the South, fall marks the start of one of our favorite things:football season. The idea of I dont watch football doesnt make a whole lot of sense to us. As youre gearing up for your next watch party, its best to arrive prepared....

It’s a treasure trove of funky kitchen tools and retro dishware. ASouthern grandmotherskitchen is a special place of sweet memories (and many batches of biscuits and cookies) made. Perhaps its time to bring them back. Credit:Getty Images/Debrocke/ClassicStock Getty Images/Debrocke/ClassicStock Here are 7 things well always love about Grandmas kitchen. Along the same stroke, it just wasnt grandmas house without a butter dish sitting out on the counter. She was rightyou actually cankeep butter at room temperature!...

Experts share step-by-step advice. you might save many plants for next spring by bringing them indoors to enjoy ashouseplants. This applies to tropical landscape plants, such ashibiscusor mandevilla, as well as houseplants that were summering outdoors. Credit:Getty Images / Rosmarie Wirz Youll also save money because you wont have to buy the same plants again next year. Your biggest challenge when bringing outdoor plants indoors is giving them sufficient light....

Learn how to keep your attic clean with ease. Getty Images There’s no better secretstorageroom in your home than the attic. But overtime, you’ll find thatstoring things in your atticcreates an extremely cluttered mess that calls for adeclutteringspree. Credit:Getty Images “Once items are up there, most will likely never be used again. Ask yourself: Why am I keeping this? My advice is to be ruthless. It must go if you dont love or plan to use it,” Dietsch says....

Discover the art of decorating with antiques. This tactic isnt just confirmed to a homes main living spacesyou can even mix eras in the powder room! Prefer to keep things to a smaller scale? Credit: Laurey W. Glenn Have fun weaving in some antique accessories in your more modern living room. They act like little sculptures to provide a layer of height and interest. However, this doesnt have to be done perfectly so....

Charlestonians favor window boxes for two very practical reasons. One, Charleston is a tourist destination, and residents like to dress up for the visitors. Two, many homes in the historic district don’t have front yards. Credit:Ralph Anderson, Window Box Design: Tracee Lund Window boxes provide the only gardening space available. Also, check that yourwindow boxis deep enough, generally 8 inches or more. A shallow window box will dry out too quickly....