10 of the Smartest Small Space Kitchens We’ve Ever Seen
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Oct 5, 2017
Save Your Sanity: The Top 3 Toughest-to-Assemble IKEA Pieces
In case you missed it: Last year, everyone’s favorite Swedish flat pack palace IKEA purchased TaskRabbit—a major player in the “gig economy” that connects people who are willing to exchange money for small tasks. You know, things like cleaning around the house, filling test tube shots with vodka (that’s a real task) or, you know… assembling IKEA furniture.
Oct 5, 2017
Before & After: A Dark, Drab Backyard Gets a Bright Overhaul
Frances wanted a backyard that she could use for entertaining and her segmented, fenced off space was not quite up to the task. Sacrificing her weekends to the DIY gods, she was able to create a space that is much more welcoming and way less gray. From Frances: When we bought the house the garden was separated into three small sections, so all you could ever see out of the window was a mass of fencing and gates!
Oct 5, 2017
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Pro Lighting Tips: How to Get a Shelter Mag Look on a Budget
Le Corbusier famously said, “The history of architecture is the history of the struggle for light.” The right lighting makes the difference between a good room and a great one, but it (usually) doesn’t come cheap. There’s always a workaround, though. When you don’t have the budget to hire an architect, designer, or even an electrician, you can still get great light for less.
Oct 5, 2017
Hipster Homes: Artisanal Coffee and Avocado Toast Point Toward The Next Hot Housing Markets
Who knew that by following the Yelp reviews for the best places to find avocado toast — versus just mocking it as the reason young people today just can’t [insert complaint here] — we could actually be speculating the next hot real estate market? Probably anyone with any experience in real estate speculation, but now we have proof, thanks to a new study. In this week’s Hot or Not of city rankings, Realtor.
Oct 5, 2017
We Tried Tree-Free Toilet Paper & Here’s What We Thought
Let me start this by just saying: this is about to get a little uncomfortable, because there’s really no way to write a toilet paper review without it feeling a little strange —for both of us. But hey, you clicked on this, which means you’re either morbidly curious or you’re really interested in a more sustainable toilet paper option—either way, totally valid. So, let’s get started, shall we?
Oct 5, 2017