Summer may be all about relaxing your rules and enjoying the moment, but that doesn’t mean your home doesn’t need attention. Here, 5 housekeeping solutions from our editors at sister sites Remodelista and The Organized Home for keeping your space neat, clean, and organized.
1. A Kitchen Pegboard
Above: A highly organized yet somehow casual and relaxed kitchen, thanks to a hardworking pegboard wall. Photograph by Justine Hand for Remodelista, from Kitchen of the Week: A Compact, Nautical Entertaining Kitchen on Cape Cod.
2. Modern Towel Hooks
Above: A beach or lake house should never be without some sturdy wall hooks for towels, robes, and sweatshirts for cooler nights. See Alexa’s roundup in 10 Easy Pieces: Modern Robe Hooks. Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista.
3. A DIY Bug Repellent
Above: It’s hard to feel at ease when there’s a mosquito buzzing around. Keep the pests away with a DIY Natural Insect Repellent using essential oils. Photograph by Kate Sears, from A Chic Fixer-Upper on Fire Island, Budget Edition.
4. Baskets Made of Nautical Rope
Above: These sturdy, tough, and surprisingly chic baskets can be used indoors or out. See Made in Maine: Rugged Baskets and Doormats Woven From Nautical Rope.
5. A Clever Spice Storage Hack
Above: Michelle found the perfect canisters for holding her spices at a jewelry supplies store. See her clever hack in What’s Inside: A Surprising Spice Drawer Solution. Photograph by Mimi Giboin.
Plus:
- Expert Advice: Our Editors’ Most Pressing Cleaning Questions, Answered (Including How to Clean Stainless Steel Surfaces)
- Steal This Look: A Tiny, Seaworthy Kitchen on the French Riviera
- 10 Things Nobody Tells You About Shiplap
- Maine Modern: A Minimalist Shingled House, Thrifty New England Edition
- The Rose: A Singular Seaside Inn on the English Coast, Color Edition