I might be a fan of cleaning, but tidying is a different ball game entirely. I’d love to be the type of person who cleans up while cooking, or someone who puts their laundry away as soon as it's dry.

Buying quality wood furniture isn't always in the budget, which is why many homemakers turn to upcycling — and wood veneer is a popular way to give existing pieces a fresh, new look. The problem is, ...