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6 Ways You Can Make Living Near Your Ex A Lot Less Stressful

You may have done a great job splitting up all your stuff or maybe you feel pretty good about the custody setup you both agreed to, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy having your ex living right around the corner—especially if your lease isn’t up for another year. Not to worry—stepping outside of your apartment won’t always spike your anxiety. If you follow these six tips we promise your next bump-in won’t be as awkward as the last one.

Lambeth Hochwald

Sep 1, 2018

33 Small, Mindful Home Habits That’ll Save You Money in the Long Run

Little money-saving habits don’t ever feel like they’re doing much in the moment, but in the long run they can add up to significant savings. And, no, we’re not talking about the same well-worn advice to brew your own coffee or bring your lunch to work. These are at-home habits, most of which involve a minor change in your routine and might only take a few seconds each.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 1, 2018

How I Used My Home Equity to Pay Off My Credit Card Debt

Two years ago, I got divorced. Because I needed cash to pay my lawyer, I put my everyday expenses on a credit card. Before I knew it, between what I charged and the high interest rates, I was in considerable debt. I had a little over $17,000 on two cards. I looked into transferring my debt to an 18-month no-interest credit card and spending every penny I could to pay off my debt before that interest kicked in. But when I ran the numbers, I wouldn’t make it.

Robin Shreeves

Sep 1, 2018

How To Polish a Stainless Steel Sink with Flour (Yes, Flour!)

A few years ago, I learned a trick that changed my life. No, seriously, it was a complete game-changer in the care of my kitchen sink. This is a tip you’ll shrug off and then eventually grudgingly try. And then you’ll say, “Oh man, that was so easy and awesome! Why didn’t I do that sooner?” The key, my friends, to the most shiny and luxuriously polished stainless steel sink, is very cheap, very simple, and very weird: flour. Why would you want to polish your sink?

Sarah Rae Smith

Sep 1, 2018

Yankee Candle’s Advent Calendars Are Lit

September 1st means one thing and one thing only: summer is over. Sure, Labor Day hasn’t officially happened yet, but the weekend before Labor Day feels like the worst Sunday of the year. You spend the whole weekend knowing that summer is over and it is time for fall. But, for those of us who love fall and winter, this is a time to celebrate. Some people are already buying their Halloween decorations and candy even though the holiday is about 60 days away.

Ana Luisa Suarez

Sep 1, 2018

Before & After: A Southwest-Style House Gets a Chic Modern Makeover

Name: Rhoby Schempp and Wilson (older male cat) Nonna (warrior princess female kitty) Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Size: 865 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, owned I landed in New Mexico January of this year (2018). After living many places, having many adventures, and significant deaths in my family on the East Coast, I decided to head west! I have always loved the four corners and traveled across country many times in my youth.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 1, 2018