Episode 617: Making Your House Work For You
Kathi sits down with Tenneil Register to explore practical ways to make your home work for you, not the other way around. In this episode, they discuss:
- Designing spaces around your natural habits and routines
- Examples of functional home solutions (such as paperwork organization)
- Why entryway, kitchen, and bedroom spaces are key areas in your home
- The power of taking photos to evaluate your spaces with fresh eyes
Kathi and Tenneil share stories and specific strategies, such as creating snack bars and personal spaces, setting up paperwork organization with clipboards, and investing in doormats and washable slippers to keep homes clean and functional. They encourage listeners to assess their own homes by taking photos of their entryway, eating, and resting spaces to identify opportunities for improvement. The discussion emphasizes aligning home organization with real family routines and being open to changing spaces as life routines evolve.
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About Our Guests
Tenneil Register
Writer, Speaker, Retail Business Owner
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Resources Mentioned
- The Accidental Homesteader: What I’ve Learned About Chickens, Compost, and Creating Home
Book by Kathi Lipp sharing lessons on home, practical organization, and homesteading.
- A House That Cleans Itself
Book referenced in the discussion about rethinking spaces for better home function.
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