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10 Clever Ways to Use Ladders in Decor

Over the years, ladders have slowly but surely crept into home decor. They’ve been built into furniture  and welcomed into our yards as plant stands . Recently, though, we’ve been noticing more stand-alone ladders leaning against the walls of some of the trendiest homes and apartments. Should all of us be using ladders in decor? The answer could be yes. While it’s tempting to jump on any decor trend that’s as easy to integrate as this one, using ladders in decor makes practical sense. The slim profile and openness of a ladder makes it extremely useful in a number of contexts. Ladders are a great, small-footprint way to add storage to a room without making it feel closed-in or cluttered. They’re especially helpful in smaller rooms – like bathrooms – where square footage is limited but you need space to hang or store items. Using a ladder instead of hooks is a great solution for renters, too, because it means fewer holes in the wall. Whether you want to work with ladders because yo...

Indoor plant needs light? Try this Plant Tray / Display with Light

Both my husband and I love plants, but there are a few places in the house that really don’t get enough light for them to thrive – so there was a bit of a brainwave. After picking up some cheap Fuku Bonsai, we found out that all they need is a few hours of visible spectrum light – which they can get from an LED lamp….and a hack was born! Everyone that sees it wants one – and they only take about 30 minutes to make one plant tray /display board at most. Materials: (1) JANSJÖ light with base (1) FASCINERA chopping board (6) Stick on cork feet to keep it up off the tabletop (and so you don’t have to countersink the screws). (1) Fuku Bonsai from Aldi (or your local nursery) How to make a plant tray / display board Take the JANSJÖ out of the box. Throw away the base but keep the screws. Drill some pilot holes and screw the base mounting screws through the bottom of the FASCINERA chopping board. Related: DIY a pair of cute plant shelves Add a few cork feet and you won’t ...

5 Easy Projects You Can Tackle Over the Labor Day Weekend

Preventive maintenance this Labor Day weekend can ensure your home and family are ready for winter. Image: Ward Young Architecture and Planning Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer, so it’s the perfect time to take care of a few chores around your home. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Gary Findley, CEO of  Restoration 1  and  Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain , describes five relatively simple and inexpensive home maintenance projects that you can complete over the Labor Day weekend. Clogged gutters can damage your home. Image: Gutter Helmet of MN Clean out the gutters “The gutters on your home can be filled with leaves, sticks and other debris. Over time, if not cleaned regularly, that debris can prevent the gutters from doing their job – ending with potential water damage to the interior or exterior your home,” says Findley. “Clogged gutters can also lead to mold and provide a home for unwanted pests and rodents.” He recommends cleaning y...

Wait ‘Til You See the Amazing Furniture Deals You Can Get on Bed Bath & Beyond

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page.  Shopping online at Bed Bath & Beyond just got real. Forget the endless selection of towels, bedding and bathroom stuff. It’s  selling furniture that’s high quality and  rivals the prices of some of your favorite retailers (like Amazon). A sampling of Bed Bath & Beyond’s new furniture collection. On the site, you’ll find a huge selection of furnishings like outdoor furniture, writing desks, kitchen tables, beds and more. And it’s added its very own membership program similar to Amazon Prime . For the $30 membership fee, you get 20 percent off everything you buy (except Dyson or Staub products). And even if you don’t go with the membership, you can find good deals, like those on the items below. Photography by  Bed Bath & Beyond . Coffee and side tables Seating Entry/console tables TV cabi...