make your 2015 dream home and garden with hometalk's top how-to's of the year!

Make Your 2015 Dream Home and Garden with Hometalk’s Top How-To’s of the Year

This Year Will Be Different.

You promise yourself that every year, but don’t worry, this year you mean it!

How do we know?

Because we’re here to help, using all the home and garden how-to goodness that Hometalkers rocked this year!

1. Stick to a cleaning schedule

Photo via Hometalker Nicole @Simply-Nicole

http://www.hometalk.com/4961652/how-to-clean-wooden-cutting-boards

http://www.simply-nicole.com/how-to-clean-wooden-cutting-boards/

• Keep kitchen appliances germ free

• Wash linens and bedding weekly

• Clean dingy grout

>> click on links for tutorials!

http://www.hometalk.com/3013162/the-trick-to-cleaning-stubborn-grease-off-kitchen-appliances

http://www.hometalk.com/5750055/how-to-wash-and-whiten-pillows

http://www.hometalk.com/5063105/cleaning-tips-tile-grout

http://www.hometalk.com/b/6671393/top-cleaning-tricks-of-2014

2. De-clutter my kitchen

Photo via Hometalker Nina @Everyday Enchanting

http://www.hometalk.com/3500425/pantry-organization

http://www.everydayenchanting.com/pantry-1-year-later-and-faqs/

• Update pantry

• Empty drawers

• Build rolling storage


http://www.hometalk.com/3500425/pantry-organization

http://www.hometalk.com/4737977/organizing-kitchen-hot-beverage-station

http://www.hometalk.com/5440418/diy-space-saving-rolling-kitchen-pantry

http://www.hometalk.com/b/6671337/top-organization-hacks-of-2014

3. Update my bedroom

Photo via Hometalker Jamie @Southern Revivals

http://www.hometalk.com/3287530/my-under-500-bedroom-makeover-challenge

http://www.southernrevivals.com/2014/03/500-master-bedroom-makeover.html

• Add some easy storage

• Organize my closet

• Refresh my decor


http://www.hometalk.com/3019136/old-dresser-drawer-to-raised-storage-box-super-easy-diy

http://www.hometalk.com/3942658/built-in-shoe-organization

http://www.hometalk.com/3134443/side-table-repurposed-from-barstool

http://www.hometalk.com/b/6696089/top-bedrooms-of-2014

4. Touch-up my bathrooms

Photo via Hometalker Jessica @Mad in Crafts

http://www.hometalk.com/5115681/wall-decor-marbled-paper-artwork

http://madincrafts.com/marbled-paper-art-using-nail-polish/

• Replace moldy caulk

• Add more storage

• Style on a budget


http://www.hometalk.com/5745861/how-to-re-caulk-a-bathtub-tips

http://www.hometalk.com/3561746/diy-bathroom-storage-cabinet

http://www.hometalk.com/4388571/diy-mason-jar-vanity-light

http://www.hometalk.com/b/6695531/top-bathrooms-2014

5. Enjoy my laundry room

Photo via Hometalker Katie @Addicted 2 DIY

http://www.hometalk.com/3065792/diy-laundry-pedestal

http://addicted2diy.com/2014/01/14/diy-laundry-pedestal/

• Make smart use of small space

• Cover pipes and wires

• Repaint and refresh walls


http://www.hometalk.com/6055439/diy-laundry-drying-rack-wall-mount-from-floor-standing

http://www.hometalk.com/3623924/how-to-put-pegboard-on-a-block-wall-to-cover-up-ugly-pipes

http://www.hometalk.com/3882654/functional-laundry-room-facelift

http://www.hometalk.com/b/6831695/top-laundry-rooms-of-2014

6. Fill the blank walls

Photo via Hometalker April @House by Hoff

http://www.hometalk.com/3141682/bold-split-photo-wall-decor

http://www.housebyhoff.com/2014/02/split-photo-wall-art/

• Hang family photos

• Arrange a gallery wall

• Create custom art


http://www.hometalk.com/4551336/iron-pipe-family-photo-display

http://www.hometalk.com/4516154/how-to-create-a-gallery-wall

http://www.hometalk.com/5115681/wall-decor-marbled-paper-artwork

http://www.hometalk.com/b/6696632/top-wall-decor-of-2014

7. Refresh my floors

Photo via Hometalker Sarah @Sarah’s Big Idea

http://www.hometalk.com/5789171/how-to-use-stencils-on-an-old-carpet

http://www.sarahsbigidea.com/2014/11/magic-carpet-ride/

• Rejuvenate hardwood floors

• Revive carpets

• Fix ugly vinyl flooring


http://www.hometalk.com/4533858/how-to-quickshine-shine-dull-floors

http://www.hometalk.com/5789171/how-to-use-stencils-on-an-old-carpet

http://www.hometalk.com/3189658/how-to-paint-vinyl-floors

http://www.hometalk.com/b/6832214/top-floors-of-2014

8. Spend more time in the garden

Photo via Hometalker Rosemary @Not Just Paper & Paint

http://www.hometalk.com/3505914/leftover-coffee-grounds

http://notjustpaperandpaint.com/

• Use more compost!

• Add fun garden ornaments

• Grow my own veggies


http://www.hometalk.com/3505914/leftover-coffee-grounds

http://www.hometalk.com/3924391/cheap-and-easy-rustic-bucket-stool

http://www.hometalk.com/3400506/5-best-container-vegetables-for-beginning-gardeners

http://www.hometalk.com/b/6696657/top-gardens-of-2014

9. Upgrade my curb appeal

Photo via Hometalker @The 2 Seasons

http://the2seasons.com/2014/06/22/another-curb-appeal-improvement/

• Update pathway lighting

• Add an easy deck or patio

• Refresh home exterior


http://www.hometalk.com/4120059/mason-jar-solar-light-diy

http://www.hometalk.com/3801419/how-to-build-a-wood-pallet-deck

http://www.hometalk.com/3942894/we-added-some-more-curb-appeal

http://www.hometalk.com/b/6832631/top-curb-appeal-2014

10. Tackle my messy garage

Photo via Hometalker Mary @Mary Organizes

http://www.hometalk.com/4215357/organizing-garage-tips-tidy

http://maryorganizes.com/2014/07/maintain-an-organized-garage/

• Get rid of extra clutter

• Add effective organization

• Create useful work space


http://www.hometalk.com/3375732/garage-reveal

http://www.hometalk.com/3924390/from-horror-story-to-dream-workshop-thanks-to-a-dumpster-find

http://www.hometalk.com/3587607/shed-gets-major-overhaul

http://www.hometalk.com/b/6832875/top-garages-2014

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