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Towels in washing machine

How to Get Rid of Stinky Towel Smells (Especially Mildew / Musty Smells)

Cleaning

A few weeks ago, a reader emailed me a question about smelly towels when I asked what topics you’d like to see covered in the new year. Here’s what she had to say: STINKY DISHCLOTHES…any suggestions on what I can substitute for those things?  I use them to wipe countertops and cooktops and by the end of the day they…
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Grey Letter Board with White Letters - You Always Gain by Giving Love.

Valentine’s Day Letter Board Ideas

DIY & Crafts

For February, I wanted to update our felt letter board sayings to a mixture of sweet and funny ideas perfect for Valentine’s Day. Almost all of them can be used year-round since they’re just based on love. I bet you could find a great one for your anniversary on the list! But that doesn’t mean they’re sticky sweet and just…
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The decluttering process alone isn't the way to bring more order to yuor house long-term.

Why Decluttering Isn’t Enough

Organizing

The decluttering process alone isn’t the way to bring more order to your house long-term. See what works better next.

Laundry room with wood letter board - Alexa Skip to Spring

Letter Board Ideas

DIY & Crafts

Decorating with funny sayings and inspirational quotes on letter boards (aka message boards) is one of my favorite ways to keep our decor feeling fresh without spending any new money. They’re also a fun way to acknowledge holidays that we wouldn’t normally decorate for, like St. Patricks Day! On top of those huge benefits, working the boards into our home…
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meal plan printable with space to fill in daily meals

How to Meal Plan for the Week & Free Printable Meal Planner

Organizing· Recipes

Meal planning may be a trendy topic with various iterations, but it serves real and valuable purposes. Many people create meal plans to stay within a specific budget, or to save time, or to ensure they are choosing healthy meals. Whatever your reason(s) for planning your menu and grocery list, I am excited you are here to get started! How…
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Bedroom Decorating Do’s and Don’ts + Our Updated Master

DIY & Crafts· Space Reveals

Follow this list of bedroom decorating do’s and don’ts to create your own dream space. We’ll also show what a difference swapping a few pieces of furniture can make.

red pomegranate mimosa in christmas scene on white marble

Christmas Morning Mimosas with Pomegranate

DIY & Crafts

This easy pomegranate mimosa recipe is perfect for Christmas morning and easy to make whether you’re serving one or a whole crowd.

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Welcome!

In 2013, Melissa started Polished Habitat to share her skill of mixing decor & organization to add style & function to everyday life at home.

Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more.

In 2018 &  2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, she was also short-listed by the Amara Blog Awards for Interior Styling, International Division.

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Email: Melissa @ PolishedHabitat.com

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