The Latest: May 29, 2018

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The Dirtiest Place In the Airport Apparently Is Not the Bathroom

Have you ever gotten sick after traveling? There is a pretty high chance you’re going to answer that question yes. Airplanes, airports, cabs, and buses are always full of germs. On top of that, when you fly, it opens up your sinuses and that is like inviting a cold to take home! There are places you might try to avoid while traveling, but you actually might have been avoiding the wrong places.

Ana Luisa Suarez

May 29, 2018

A Converted Commercial Loading Dock Turned Modern Home

Name: Jasmine Waheed and cat Barney Location: Garment District — Montreal Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, 8 months, owned After traveling across—and falling in love with—Canada, Jasmine Waheed decided to move from London to Montreal 15 years ago. Her background is in graphic design, but upon arriving in Montreal, she decided to make the switch to photography.

Sylvie Li

May 29, 2018

The Pros and Cons of Exposed Bulbs

We got the skinny on the polarizing trend.

Jessica Isaac

May 29, 2018

You’re Going to Want to Stock Your Entire Bathroom With the New Disney x Target Collection

No matter how old you are, it is always okay to love Mickey Mouse. He is the symbol of all things Disney and he is like a link directly back to your childhood. Maybe you even just posed for a photo with Mickey in Disney World or Disneyland when you went recently. Because Disney is so expansive, between TV shows, movies, franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and more, it is easy to find Disney merchandise anywhere.

Ana Luisa Suarez

May 29, 2018

10 Bad Habits that are Costing You Money

Have you ever wondered where your money disappears to each month? You work hard; you know you make it—yet it seems as though you never have any, or at least not as much as you think you should after you pay your bills (and Uncle Sam takes his portion). It’s like it goes into some giant universal dryer that only spits out part of what you put in—obviously stashing the rest of it away in that secret place where the matches to all of your socks are sent.

Julie Sprankles

May 29, 2018

This Cat Tree Has Over 2,700 5-Star Reviews on Amazon and It Isn’t an Eyesore

There is a tough choice that cat owners have when it comes to decorating their space but also making it livable for their pet. Cats will claim every inch of space in your home as their own. But, you do want to give them a space that is just theirs, so you can have the couch to yourself every once and awhile! One of the best ways to do this is to buy a cat tree.

Ana Luisa Suarez

May 29, 2018

Man Repeller’s Visual Manager Knows How to Hack a Rental

Name: Emily Zirimis and Jesus Antoshka Location: Bushwick — Brooklyn, New York Size: Honestly unsure! Years lived in: Almost 2 years, renting Emily and her boyfriend Jesus must have felt like they won the lottery when they landed their Bushwick apartment. Their place has a lot going for it: It’s in an increasingly hip area, features original architectural details, and boasts a dressing room for Emily and a pottery room for Jesus. Oh, and the rent is reasonable.

Melanie Rieders

May 29, 2018

The Supposedly Brilliant Kitchen Storage Hack I Wound Up Hating

Have you ever seen a little hack on the internet (looking at you, Pinterest) that seems so exciting? You just can’t wait to try it and make your life a million times better. You change your plans so that you can go home right after work, do a little trickery, and then spend the rest of the night marveling at your brilliance. You might not have come up with the idea, but you found it! And you implemented it! You deserve a parade! Something like this recently happened to me.

Lisa Freedman

May 29, 2018

Joanna Gaines Suggests Cutting Back on One Key Ingredient For Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

What can’t Joanna Gaines do? She’s a former Fixer Upper star, cookbook author, and savvy business mogul when it comes to the Magnolia empire. If there is anyone we trust to pick out the perfect farmhouse sink for our home or to find us enough shiplap, it is Joanna Gaines. However, she knows a lot more than just fixing up houses. She’s got some incredible tips for the kitchen.

Ana Luisa Suarez

May 29, 2018

Use Your Phone to Save A Down Payment Without Really Trying

If you’re serious about saving up for a down payment on your dream home, a quick virtual trip to the app store might make the journey easier.

Anna Buckley

May 29, 2018

Before and After: An Entire Living Room Becomes a Kitchen

What a nice living room, with vaulted ceiling, dramatic beams, nonstop windows, and luxurious couches you could sink into for days. But brace yourself for something entirely different. Here’s a full-length shot of the room that really shows off that impressive ceiling and the amazing wooden beams. I love the concept of a living area arranged around a view, but I also love what they did with the space instead: Wow!

Tess Wilson

May 29, 2018

A Small, Sunny Florida Rental Has the Best Blush Pink Sofa

Name: Tiffany Williams Location: Jacksonville, Florida Size: 689 square feet Years lived in: 7 months, renting “Currently I reside by myself in a one-bedroom dwelling on the Southside of Jacksonville, Florida,” writes Tiffany Williams. “I relocated to this area for work and I wanted to create a space that I felt comfortable in as well as something that was pleasing to the eye.

Adrienne Breaux

May 29, 2018