Its not as intimidating as it may seem! Westend61/Getty Images If youve ever seen someone crack open afresh coconut, you already know its no easy feat. While cracking open a coconut may seem intimidating, its not as difficult as you might think. Photo:Westend61/Getty Images If the crack didnt appear, gently tap the screwdriver with the mallet once more.
You’ll want to familiarize yourself with these foolproof methods for opening a bottle of wine. Afterpicking the right winefor the occasion comes the challenge of opening the bottle. Fortunately, learning how to open a wine bottle with a corkscrew is incredibly easy. Getty Images (You may also need to make a vertical cut to remove it cleanly.) Don’t have a knife (or a wine foil cutter)? Set Up Wine Key Position the wine key in the center of the cork and twist clockwise....
Cue those extra-cozy vibes. NelleG/Getty Images Lightingis one of the most essential yet often overlooked elements of home design. The right lighting can dramatically impact how a homelooks and feels. Photo:NelleG/Getty Images Thinking of updating your homes lighting scheme? There isnt a better time to do it than winter, because there is less natural light available. Plus, with the holidays and colder weather, youre likely spending more time indoors. Not sure if your bulbs are fluorescent?...
These drinks are just what the doctor ordered. In other words, its perfectly fine to enjoy them! ), and other foods or drinks youll be consuming throughout the day, suggests Meshulam. Photo:Starbucks There is no one right drink order, notes Meshulam. A healthy Starbucks drink will look different for each person since its all about your individual needs and preferences. Like the iced shaken espresso, it has a satisfying sweet flavor without the excess sugar....
Khongkit Wiriyachan/Getty Images A walk-in closet is one of the most requested items by a home buyer. Having room to store clothes and a dressing space is a luxury. Well, a luxury until you let it get so jumbled you might’t find what you’re looking for. Photo:Khongkit Wiriyachan/Getty Images All of the organizing experts recommendpre-planninghow you want the space to look and function before you dive in. Consider vertical space for additional hanging rods or shelving....
Don’t lose those precious memories to the abyss. Delete Duplicate Photos The invention of digital photography was a wonderful thing. Luckily, there are apps to make the process of deleting duplicate photos way easier. Photo:Bruno Cervera/Pexels This will make it easier for future you to find your photos. you’re free to also add the year or season to get more time-specific. Whenever you finally decide to place a mass order of prints, you’ll already have your photos selected....
Save yourself some headaches and use these cord organization ideas. And to keep all those cords where they belong. Use Cable Management Boxes Cable management boxes come in different shapes, colors, and styles. Photo:MirageC/Getty Images A box is a simple way to keep spaces neat and help prevent accidental disconnections. The cords run through the channel between the power source and the electrical appliance. When selecting a raceway, answer these questions....
Say goodbye to that mountain of chaotic art supplies. Andrii Zastrozhnov/Getty Images Art supply collections have a tendency to sneak up on you. This also makes yourcrafting hobbiesmore enjoyable. Photo:Andrii Zastrozhnov/Getty Images We spoke with two professional organizations for their best tips on how to organize art supplies. You might even find yourself excited to bring the project to completion. First, take out every single craft supply you own. Colored pencils, markers, paint brushes, paper, thread, yarn, and beyond....
Professional organizers weigh in with how they organize clothing in drawers. We asked pros to share their best approach for simple clothing drawer organization. Why Use Drawers for Clothing Storage? Photo:Kostikova/Getty Images Youve got a closet and maybe some shelves, so why add drawers to the mix when storing clothing? There are lots of insert options that help maximize the space potential of each drawer. Drawers also provide you with additional storage outside of your closet since theyre often housed inside external dressers....
The task is both more difficult and more simple than you might suspect. However, in everyday life, those cabinets are often a wasteland of forgotten, disorganized items. To maximize your time and effort, begin by emptying your corner cabinet and cleaning it thoroughly. Photo:Williams Sonoma Instead, once you’ve emptied your cabinet, inventory everything you’ve pulled out. Decide what will stay in the cabinet and what will go elsewhere. Place Bins in the Cabinet Bins can make a world of difference in an awkward corner cabinet....
Finally get the mountain of plastic bowls and lids under control. Then youre rummaging through a pile five minutes a day, she says. (We want to add that itsat leastfive minutes a day for some of us extra-chaotic folks.) Photo:David Petrus Ibars/Getty Images But did you know that you could actually live in a world with food containers organized in tidy rows? And even better, did you know you’re able to actually keep them that way?...
Say farewell to that overflowing paper pile (including all your kids' homework and school notices). Want to learn how to organize paperclutter, too? Start by setting up a sorting station, detailed below, and you might kiss the paper clutter goodbyeforever. Photo: Andrei Moldoveanu/Getty Images Instead of procrastinating until the paper pile becomes overwhelming, devote just five minutes a day to decluttering paper. During this time, sort your papers into three piles: shred, file, or recycle....
Use this step-by-step guide, and you’ll be the fastest closet organizer out there. (No judgment!) “But don’t buy anything!” Jakovo/ Getty Instead, save those purchases for later in the organization process once you know exactly what you need. This way you’ll only be buying thebest hangersto suit your specific needs. If you think you’ll need help making decisions, enlist a friend. Anastasia Dobrusina/ Getty An objective bystander can make it easier to decide what to keep and what to toss....
