If you're looking for a way to reduce the clutter on your countertops, especially in the kitchen, a simple old cake stand is an unexpected, affordable fix.

Having bird feeders and birdhouses around the yard means some will outlive their purpose. Don't toss them: Give them new life with these creative upcycles.

From ladder rails to lit niches, these are the towel storage ideas that work as hard as they look — and keep the chaos firmly out of sight ...