Is Your Kitchen Sink the Key to Happiness? Yes, According to This Fan-Favorite Cleaning Plan
Do you follow the FlyLady? If not, here’s a little backstory: the FlyLady is a site dedicated to organizing and cleaning your home, started by Marla Cilley. The site gets its name from Cilley’s old username from her first online endeavor, and is equal parts an homage to her love of flyfishing and an acronym that means “finally loving yourself.
Sep 11, 2017
Turn an Empty Wall into an Entryway in 4 Easy Steps
We don’t all have the luxury of a dedicated entryway, but that doesn’t mean we can’t all try carve one out using ingenuity and design elements. Start with the where — the obvious location is the wall right beside the door you use daily — and then add these things in. Below: your easy entryway checklist. This stylish yet simple entryway is from Michael’s ’80s-inspired boho glam rental apartment.
Sep 11, 2017
Our Favorite New Bedroom Trend is Larger Than Life
Beds have been around for thousands of years, so you'd think that we had pretty much seen everything, design-wise. But that's where you'd be wrong.
Sep 11, 2017
Rent on the Rise: Prediction Says It’s Going Way Up in 40 of the 50 Biggest Cities
If you’re living in a major metropolitan area, chances are you think your rent is pretty brutal. Well, it’s time to batten down the hatches, because it could get even higher. A new study conducted by Apartment List predicts that rents in big cities are on track to significantly increase in the next couple years, and for an unlikely reason: job growth. You’re probably thinking to yourself, “More jobs! That’s great!” And certainly it is, for unemployment rates.
Sep 11, 2017
How We Can Help Those Affected By Hurricane Irma
Barely two weeks after Harvey unleashed its destruction on Texas and Louisiana, Irma has been ravaging the Caribbean and Florida. Last week, it became the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, with Category 5 winds that were up to 185 MPH. We’ve compiled a list of organizations on the front lines helping the victims of this severe storm.
Sep 11, 2017
A Former “Neon Pet Disco” Turned Family Home
Name: Lisa, her husband and their two kids Location: Wilmington, North Carolina The basics: 4 years, owned — 3,100 square feet Lisa and her husband purchased, what sounds like a pretty busted foreclosure property but you certainly wouldn’t know that from the current state of things. Their home is full of vintage and global finds, and the space is bright, breezy and casual, yet pretty.
Sep 11, 2017
This Is What College Food Looks Like in Sweden
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Sep 11, 2017
Dollhouses That’ll Give You Serious Design Envy
Y’all, I want to talk to you about dollhouses. But not just any dollhouses. I’m talking about chic, contemporary dollhouses that are going to make you want to shrink yourself down to two inches and move right in. Or, at least, inspire you to update your own space. These small, sophisticated spaces feature everything from enviable minimalist aesthetics to mid-century modern styles to boho-chic sensibilities.
Sep 11, 2017
The Best Time to Book Thanksgiving Travel to Save Money
It’s not even officially autumn yet, but we’re here to tell you that it’s already time to start thinking about holiday travel (it’ll be here sooner than you think). If your Thanksgiving plans are a plane ride away, here is when you should be booking that flight. According to flight aggregator and booking site Expedia, 61 to 90 days in advance is when you should commit to your travel plans if you want the best deal.
Sep 11, 2017
Before & After: A Big, Blank Backyard Gets Decked Out With a Deck (and Much More)
Bethany lived through one of the in-the-middle-of-a-huge-project-fears that keeps renovators up at night, one of her contractors ghosted on her! Ever the intrepid and resilient DIYer she spent the time scouring for deals on patio furniture, planning even more DIY projects and finding folks who could actually come through on the project. The result is a backyard that makes the most of a generous amount of space, creating a very chill and welcoming vibe.
Sep 11, 2017
I Bought a Tiny “Parisian” Fridge and I Totally Regret It Now
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Sep 11, 2017
25 Things You Should Get Rid of This Fall
Sep 11, 2017