Restore order at home with these ideas for tidying up cupboards, shelves, doors and more

While decluttering should always be the first priority when getting your home in order, there comes a time when you need solutions for what to do with the stuff that’s left. When your home is organized well, finding what you need is quick and easy, supplies and tools are stored where you use them, and each member of the household knows just where his or her stuff goes. In other words, life is easier. Here are 21 ideas for organizing all around the house.

As spring approaches, embrace the brighter days with these uplifting changes and additions to your home

It’s that tricky time of year when spring is almost here but there are still some chilly days ahead. While you’re waiting for the sunshine and greenery to make a proper appearance, try boosting your mood by adding a few cheery touches to your home.

If you have allergies then you surely know that the allergens are everywhere around you, even in your home. You can improve your home health with this great infographic from Allergy Cosmos.

Forget bursts of orange or splashes of turquoise. Pure white can break up patterns, soften bold decor and a whole lot more

Many people think of an accent color as being a bright, bold shade that they wouldn’t dare use in a larger amount. But in my opinion, one of the most effective colors to use for contrast isn’t even a true hue but a combination of all of them: pure, radiant white. Using dollops of white, you can add drama to grays, break up patterns and dark colors, soften bold decor and more. Here’s how this noncolor color manages to pop in a big way, and why you should consider introducing fresh yet timeless white into your interior color scheme.

Automating your home can help you save money on insurance! Homeowners save an average of $1,154 annually after getting a home automation system. Learn more about these systems on this Chicago smart home system infographic.

Brighten up your mornings with these welcoming and upbeat colors for your breakfast dining area

The breakfast nook — it’s where you settle in with your first cup of coffee, wait for your toast to toast and read the paper on a Saturday morning. Shouldn’t it look as cheerful as you hope to be after downing your cuppa? From paint color ideas to cushions and accents, see if one of these 10 upbeat color combinations inspires a makeover for your breakfast nook.