Todd

"For us, spring cleaning is all about freshening up our houses through cleaning and DIY projects that reinvigorate our homes."

- Todd Dermody


It’s time to shake off winter and welcome spring! For us, spring cleaning is all about freshening up our house through both cleaning and simple storage or decor projects that reinvigorate our home. Looking for new ways to take on spring cleaning, DIY your own green cleaning products, or level up your organization game? Keep scrolling!

Tips for Spring Cleaning

There’s something about spring cleaning that gives us a boost of energy and motivation we don’t often get with cleaning at other times of year—run with it! These four clever tips will help you tackle spring cleaning in a way that works for you without being overwhelming.

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An alarm clock and flowers in a jar on a wooden bedside table.

How To Make a Lattice Coat Rack for Your Entryway

Freshen up your entryway, and add much-needed organizational help, with this DIY coat rack made from a vinyl lattice panel. It adds a touch of style as soon as you walk in your door and provides the perfect spot to hang all those coats, hats, and bags.

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A DIY white wooden lattice coat rack with a high shelf, pegs for hanging bags and coats, a bench to sit or store things on, and cubbies for wicker storage bins.

Home Organization: DIY Bulletin Board

Bulletin boards come in handy in so many ways, but this DIY bulletin board stands out from all the rest! It’s part bulletin board for pinning notes, inspiration, and ephemera, and part blackboard for writing your ever-changing to-do list or a fun welcome message.

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A DIY bulletin board that is half chalkboard and half corkboard. The chalkboard half says “Make It Yours.”

DIY Tool Storage Caddy

If you love DIY, you likely have a lot of tools lying around. This nifty tool caddy lets you customize storage attachments to suit just about any set of tools or project. You can also build two or more caddies to create a custom wall-mounted storage system.

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A DIY wooden tool storage caddy holding various tools.

Underbed Storage Boxes

While there are plenty of underbed storage options out there, these DIY wooden storage boxes can be resized and customized to fit any space. Plus, they roll, providing ample storage that quickly disappears under your bed.

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A wooden DIY underbed storage box with handles on the end.

How To Make a Bathroom Storage Tower

This cedar storage tower with baskets is as useful as it is beautiful. A great alternative to a corner linen cabinet, it can hold everything from extra towels to toiletries.

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A wooden DIY bathroom storage tower with toiletries in each of its three tiers.

How To Build a Wooden Vertical Shoe Rack

Along with coats, shoes always seem to pile up in the entryway. No more! We designed this clean and simple wooden shoe rack so it can be tailored precisely to fit your space.

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A wooden DIY vertical shoe rack storing two pairs of shoes on each level.

Wood Bathroom Shelf With Towel Bar

There are countless storage racks and shelving units out there, but we wanted a bathroom shelf that's strong, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to customize. This wooden bathroom shelf with a towel bar made from galvanized pipe fittings offers just that.

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A wooden DIY bathroom shelf with a towel bar made of galvanized pipe fittings.

How To Make Homemade Bleach Cleaner

This easy homemade bleach is non-toxic and perfect for green cleaning—from removing stains and disinfecting countertops to deep cleaning your tub and shower.

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A bottle of homemade non-toxic DIY bleach cleaner next to a bowl of lemons.

DIY Floor Cleaner

This all-natural, non-toxic floor cleaner works with a refillable mop and is even safe to use directly on wood flooring. You can also create whatever scent you like by adjusting which essential oils you use.

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Person holding a spray bottle of homemade non-toxic DIY floor cleaner.

Make Your Own Green Dishwashing Detergent

Making homemade dishwasher detergent is easy. Plus, there are no hidden additives or toxic chemicals—just four simple, natural ingredients for sparkling clean dishes.

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Pouring Borax into a measuring cup over a glass bowl.

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