Across North America there has been a string of intense heat waves. Day after day of hot, humid weather makes every moment and every motion downright unbearable. For the A/C-free, these are trying times. Many of these folks, myself included, have resorted to consecutive cold water baths, using the same water all day long. More

We at Re-Nest write about the fabulousness that is Etsy at least once a day, touting one of their seller's wares or how fantastic it is that they support small business, so it's no surprise that we adore the company and their strides to help small crafters. All of this love aside, and also realizing Etsy Corporate can't be held responsible for every transaction their sellers make... More

When visiting Annapolis this weekend with friends, we spent a delightful Sunday roaming the various antique and consignment stores in the city. One of my friends admired a piece that needed some TLC, giving me an opportunity to pimp out my favorite wood products- Howard Restor-a-Finish and Feed-n-Wax, a topic on which I am admittedly quite passionate. At the end of my infomercial-like pitch, my friend looked at me (likely suppressing a much-deserved eye-roll) and asked me a question that made me think- "how do you know this stuff?" More

While many of us grew up with a combination of classic cardboard and electronic board games (the latter including Simon, Girl Talk, even Operation with its little LED), today we're seeing a lot of our old favorites being converted to include batteries and electronic parts. Is this a good or a bad thing?
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While many people think that multiple monitor setups are the holy grail (or the unicorn?) of workstation awesomeness, not everyone is willing to shell out a couple of grand to get things started. This is why we like how this workstation came together. You won't need that much money to put this together, and the overall investment is affordable if you definitely want to go multi-monitor. More

Growing up my grandmother and mother both had shelves of "pretties" that were full of beautiful glassware. I own some of it today, but the more pared down my space becomes, the less at home these pieces feel. There will always be a spot for heirlooms, but are you into collecting glassware? There are new designs on the market and they're almost enough to sway my thoughts. How about you? More

When trying to dress up your own boringly "meh" workspace, it pays to know that you're only ever one colorful tchotchke away from making the whole thing look contrived and cluttered. The "Simple" desk look is never as simple to obtain as it sounds. So what if we told you there's a simple formula that always results in a clean workspace? More

We've covered many different birdhouses in previous posts, but nothing tickles our fancy more than seeing what folks come up with on their own. Check out this handmade bird dwelling that even holds a few surprises inside! More

With a new office location and new responsibilities, we've found ourselves hauling a lot more tech around than usual, including a second laptop that's only used for a few hours a day. We also use apps every day to help us navigate bus stops and find departure times. What kind of tech and tricks are with you every morning and evening as you travel back and forth? Check out our tech tips for commuting below, and share your own. More

This leopard print house sits on a street near my own home, and each time I pass it I think wow. It also inspires me to wonder — where does quirky stop and eccentric begin? More