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Five Things I Don’t Miss After Downsizing (and One Thing I Do)

When I moved from a two-bedroom townhouse in Houston to a 250-square-foot studio apartment in New York, I was ready to do without. What I didn’t know, at the time, was what that would look like. I was all idealism, sure that I could blaze new trails, go bravely without things many Americans couldn’t imagine giving up. Three years in, this is what the reality of that transition looks like.

Nancy Mitchell

Oct 23, 2018

Your Dog Can Sense When Someone Is Being Rude, Just An FYI

If you didn’t already realize what our furry friends are capable of, here’s a new one for you—they can detect impoliteness. A new study from Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews has proven that dogs negatively evaluate people who refuse to help their owners or, in other words, express a rude behavior. After hearing about a study that proves one-year-olds can sense when someone is being rude, psychologist James Anderson got the idea of doing similar research on dogs.

Nicoletta Richardson

Oct 23, 2018

6 Cool Tiny Houses You Can Rent on Airbnb

Living a downsized life sure sounds appealing—but chances are, you don’t want to commit to minimalist living full time. So why not try vacationing in a tiny house? No matter where you’re traveling, Airbnb has a stylish and streamlined place for you. Here, a look at six Airbnbs that will make you want to book a trip and “Marie Kondo” your own house—stat. This tiny house might be compact but it sports a king bed replete with an organic mattress and bedding.

Lambeth Hochwald

Oct 23, 2018

Soapwalla Founder’s Calming Brooklyn Apartment

Name: Rachel Winard, and Stacey Flannery and their cat Location: Carroll Gardens — Brooklyn, NY Size: 500 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, owned When Rachel and her partner Stacey bought their Brooklyn apartment five years ago, they put in lots of work to create a clean and comfortable space that supports a healthy lifestyle.

Melanie Rieders

Oct 23, 2018

9 Homes That Were Once Entirely Different Things

The history behind homes can be just as interesting as the people and designs presently occupying them. And perhaps no more so than the homes of those who live in buildings that used to be for entirely different purposes other than living. From garages, to schools, to factories, all of these nine homes have something in common: These structures once housed much different activities than the ones happening in them today!

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 23, 2018