If you're a serious frugalista like me, you may occasionally buy used devices or appliances when it's time to upgrade. For example, I haven't purchased a new lens for my Canon DSLR in years. But I do like the coverage warranties provide, so here's what I do to make sure my valuable tech devices are covered...

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Sure, getting to the gym each day for your workout is a hassle. But it's not like most of us can get a complete workout done from home. Or can you? There's a new web service that's been getting attention lately offering one-on-one guidance and motivation with a personal trainer from the comfort of your living room via webcam.

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There’s nothing like getting engaged to send a normally efficient and organized person down a rabbit hole of Pinterest, Tumblr, and blog browsing. You start out browsing floral arrangements incorporating succulents, and end up three hours later obsessively stalking the blog of a photographer in Portland, trying to determine the designer of one particular gown featured in a photo.

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Find yourself in dire need of help while pressed for time? Not everyone needs, wants, nor can afford a regular house cleaner or personal assistant, but there's now an app that can bring in some extra help by the hour for those emergencies (or to stand in line for the iPhone 6 or Playstation 4)... 

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With the January Cure in full swing, plus all the organizing posts we've published over the past week, we're trying really hard to help get your home in shape for the new year. Even with all our help, however, sometimes you still need to call in the professionals. Whether you need to get one room or a whole house in order, these professional organizers may be able to help you start with a clean slate. More

Shopping during the holiday season can be incredibly stressful. Even if you're well organized, running around hectic malls to pick out the right gifts for everyone on your list can be time consuming and frustrating. Make things easier on yourself this year and pick from this selection of online services that let you cozy up with a hot cocoa and do all your holiday shopping from the comfort of your couch… no wrapping required. More

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Jason Mathews when I was photographing his house tour (coming soon!), and was excited to learn that he owns and operates a brick & mortar design firm and showroom out of Capitol Hill in Seattle. Opened in March, 2012, Sheridan + Company provides personalized interior design services and specializes in new and vintage furnishings with an emphasis on locally produced furniture and artwork.

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This veers a little over lines of chic into pure geek, but how could we not share this amazing musical creation constructed with 20,000 LEGO bricks. The results: a barrel organ that spins around and plays the Star Wars theme! Watch it in action below... More

Are you focused on shopping local? Do you go out of your way to avoid big box chains to shop at your neighborhood boutiques? Like you, many Americans are working hard to spend their money locally, and with a little information you can do the same with tech purchases... More

A few months back, on a foggy March afternoon, I was flipping through Sunset magazine when I discovered Teahouse Studio—an adorable little studio in Berkeley that is home to three innovative and creative female artists, as well as a workshop and a co-working space for Bay Area creative types (or anyone who loves tea, collaborative learning, and conversation).

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