Layla Quinn
Organization Expert
Layla Quinn is HomeStyle & Beyond's resident organization expert. With a background in interior design and a passion for minimalist living, Layla helps readers transform their homes into havens of calm and efficiency. Before joining HomeStyle & Beyond, Layla ran a successful home organizing business, helping countless clients declutter and streamline their living spaces. She's also the author of 'The Organized Home: A Room-by-Room Guide,' a national bestseller praised for its practical advice and inspiring before-and-after transformations. Layla believes that an organized home leads to an organized life.
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Effective Long Term Home Organization Tools and Systems
Forget purely functional storage: investing in an aesthetically satisfying system makes you significantly more likely to use it.
Jun 10, 2026 · 5 min read
3 Household Items Professional Organizers Say You Own Too Many Of
Keeping items 'just in case' isn't just a minor habit; it's a hidden drain that costs the average household hundreds annually in storage and creates significant mental clutter.
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read
FhiFho Method Declutters by Moving Items
A new tidying mantra, FhiFho, promises to declutter an entire house in under four hours, simply by ensuring you never leave a room empty-handed.
Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Essential DIY Homeowner Tools for Home Improvement Projects
A 10-ounce hammer from a popular household tool set might seem small, but it's often the perfect weight for most common home repairs.
Jun 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Top 5 Budget Storage Solutions from IKEA and Lowe's
Despite the common belief that effective home organization demands significant investment, 70% of homeowners report feeling stressed by clutter, according to Home Organization Survey 2023.
Jun 8, 2026 · 5 min read
6 DIY Home Maintenance Tasks That Save You Money
A single faulty washing machine hose, easily replaced every three years, is a leading cause of devastating water damage, costing homeowners thousands in repairs.
Jun 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Top 4 Smart Storage Solutions for Small Apartments
Wirecutter's experts 'jiggle-tested' shoe racks, jammed tote bags onto hooks, and stuffed towels into drawers, all to find truly smart storage solutions for small apartments.
Jun 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Bedsheet trick cools body using science, study shows
In a world of advanced textiles and smart home devices, a centuries-old trick involving nothing more than a damp bedsheet can drop your body temperature by several degrees, offering instant relief fro
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
6 Dollar General Organizing Finds for Decluttering Any Space
A simple napkin holder from Dollar Tree, costing just $1.
Jun 8, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Declutter Your Digital Life for Mental Clarity
Even though digital items are invisible, they can pile up unnoticed until storage is full, devices slow down, or notifications become overwhelming.
Jun 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Clever Storage Solutions for Small Closets
While custom built-in closet systems can cost upwards of $15,000, a simple wire system starts at just $130.
Jun 7, 2026 · 5 min read
How Ergonomics for Home Office Design Principles Boosts Productivity
Since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic shifted millions to remote work, musculoskeletal complaints among employees have significantly increased, often stemming from overlooked home office setups, according to
Jun 7, 2026 · 4 min read
11 Reasons Your Home Feels Cluttered After Decluttering
Living in a cluttered environment increases the production of cortisol, the stress hormone, which affects immune systems, sleep, productivity, and wellbeing, according to Homesrevamped Com Au .
Jun 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Budget Organizing Products: Amazon, Durability, and Value
A 54-quart Iris Stack & Pull Box, often praised for its value, had its latch pop off when filled with heavy books and bulky pillows, according to The New York Times .
Jun 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Crate & Barrel's Rainbow Rug Brightens Colorful Living Rooms
Yesterday at 9:00 AM EST, Crate & Barrel's website crashed for 47 minutes.
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 9 Small Bathroom Storage Solutions to Maximize Your Space
Even a bathroom as narrow as 24 inches wide can gain over five feet of vertical storage with a single over-the-toilet shelving unit.
Jun 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Smart Storage Solutions for Small Kitchens
A Modern Innovations Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar can free up valuable drawer space, even holding measuring spoons and scissors.
Jun 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Outdoor Decluttering: Essential Items & Tips
That half-empty bottle of sunscreen from last year isn't just taking up space; it's likely ineffective, potentially exposing you to harmful UV rays.
Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read
What Is the KonMari Method vs Other Decluttering Approaches?
A cluttered home environment can increase cortisol levels, a stress hormone, directly impacting mental well-being, according to the Journal of Environmental Psychology .
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 7 Smart Home Devices for Security and Convenience
The QUBO Smart Door Lock Essential (2025 Edition) offers seven-way unlocking, including mobile app, fingerprint, and remote OTP, transforming home access into a multi-layered digital command center, a
Jun 4, 2026 · 5 min read