Posts Tagged bathroom-organizing

A Complete Guide to Makeup Expiration Dates—and How Often to Replace Every Toiletry You Own

October 29, 2022
from RealSimple.com

It’s probably time to replace your toothbrush (and mascara and lip gloss and razor blades).

Raise your hand if you’ve had a tube of (definitely expired) mascara knocking around in your makeup bag for over a year now. Or how about a lipstick you’ve been swiping on for a decade? Unless you routinely set aside time to clean out your cosmetics stash, it’s all too easy to keep makeup, toiletries, grooming tools, and medications long after their expiration dates. We’re all guilty of it—but it’s time to make a change.

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Before a Bathroom Remodel, Read This

Bathroom remodel

If you’ve ever seen a remodeling show on HGTV, you may have been inspired to remodel your home. It looks so easy, so fast and so manageable. The reality is, no surprise, a little more complex. We decided to remodel our master and guest bathrooms some time ago. We hoped to begin the project as soon as school started in September. We wanted to be done before the holidays so that we could entertain our family for Christmas. Sounds completely doable, right?
We met with our designer and contractor weeks before the start date and we got into their project queue. Contractors may have several projects going on at any given time. This means that your project will likely not begin immediately. In some ways, this is good, because it gives you leeway to research and select all the products for your project.

The Planning Phase

Unless you are an amazingly handy DIY type, you will need to work with a contractor and possibly a designer. Research the style

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