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Gardening has become a popular hobby as people have found themselves spending a bit more time at home. It’s not only a great way to stay productive, it’s also incredibly rewarding when you get to (literally) enjoy the fruits of your labor.  But you may be worried you don’t have enough space at home to make a proper garden. Don’t let that stop you from using your green thumb — you can easily build a garden bed that suits your needs and space. Here’s why you should consider building a raised garden bed at home, and how you can start...

As Earth Day inspires us to be more environmentally conscious, you may be concerned about the longevity of the environment. Many people are becoming more eco-conscious, and if you’re looking for a way to do your part, it’s simple to start at home. You’ll not only help protect the planet, but you’ll also save money as you learn to reuse things you already have and save on your electric and water bills.  At Drawer Essentials, we’re committed to the environment, too.  We repurpose wood cutoffs from our drawer box products to be used for the insert products instead of throwing them...

If you’re one of the many people putting your house on the market, you know just how much can affect the value of your home. Now that you’re closing an important chapter of your life, you want to make the most out of it. There are several ways you can increase the value of your home — whether you’re doing renovations, upgrading appliances, or painting the walls, you have plenty potential when it comes to improving your home.  The housing market is incredibly competitive right now, and you want to make a good impression. You may wonder where can you...

Next to the kitchen, the bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in your house. And just like the kitchen, keeping your bathroom clean and organized can get tricky, especially if you’re short on space. 

If you’re in need of an organizational overhaul of your bathroom, check out our round-up of genius bathroom organization ideas to help whip your bathroom into shape! 

As the holiday season comes and goes, you may notice extra stuff around the house. Your gifts are opened, sweets are still on the counter, and you’re not sure where to put your new coffee maker.  What better way to start the new year than with some downsizing? In the era of COVID-19, you’ve been asked to spend more time in your home than ever before. While being at home can be comforting, it also can start to drive you a bit crazy.  What many people have come to find is that adopting a minimalist lifestyle has helped decrease the...

‘Tis the season for decking your halls, walls, and anywhere else with holiday décor. Purchasing your decorations is often the easier route, but there’s something charming about Christmas decorations you’ve made yourself. With how many easy DIY Christmas decoration ideas there are out there, you can easily recreate your favorite holiday looks using items you already have. Creating your own holiday décor gives you the opportunity to let your style and design choice shine. You can keep things as simple as you want, adding just the right amount of holiday spirit around your home. Simple décor is best. Over-the-top decorations...

You’re half-way through your work day, your laptop battery is drained. You’ve got an important meeting coming up, and you can’t find your charger. Your workday just got more stressful. Now, you’ve got to find that charger or figure out another way into that meeting. In an instant, things can become disorganized. Day-to-day responsibilities come up, and cleaning and decluttering is often put on hold. This can be especially true in your workspace. A messy workplace can feel intolerable. Things feel dirty, you can’t seem to find anything, and it only seems to pile on top of itself. It can...

Winter is coming and that means higher energy bills.   According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, heating makes up 62% of energy use in your home. Considering that heating is only used a few months of the year, that’s a pretty hefty amount.   During the colder months, it’s difficult to keep your home warm enough. Cold drafts can come through windows and doors if they aren’t properly insulated and the floor can feel cold. If your home is consistently cold in the winter it can be uncomfortable. And for those who tend to get cold easily, it can also be frustrating.   It might feel...

Closets are one of the most-needed spaces in your home. In a well-organized closet, you can store winter coats, clothing, and all the items you don’t want out all year long. Most importantly, you can access whatever you need without having to waste time searching. Having a small closet isn’t ideal. It can be hard to keep your items clean and organized, and to find what you need when you need it. Sometimes having a small closet can feel like digging around in a bottomless pit! So how do you organize your belongs when you’ve got minimal space to work...

Check out our new combo inserts for kitchen drawers for cooking utensil and cutlery storage. For drawer interior widths from 10 5/8" to 36" we have a organizer layouts custom sized to fit. Available in 3 woods , and multiple layout designs. While also offer 3 different styles for flatware (silverware) storage, in drawer spice trays, general adjustable organizers. See them all and more at Drawer Essentials. Don't forget its free Shipping over $50 and use our 10% Marchmadness (exp. 10/31/17) discount coupon code you can use at checkout.