My Husband Was a Live-In Super. It Opened Our Eyes to a Whole New Side of Renting
When my partner, Devin, got hired on as the on-site manager at our 33-unit apartment building in Seattle, he received a quick demo of the clunky, crash-prone software used to track rent payments, a key to the maintenance closet, a pamphlet from the 1960s explaining how to program the building’s callbox, and a pat on the back from ownership.
Mar 16, 2019
Amazon Is Looking to Hire 3,000 Remote Employees, Some Can Even Get Benefits
Have you ever worked from home? It is pretty convenient if your job is set up to allow you to fully function from the comfort of your own living room or home office. You can even work from your bed if you’re feeling particularly cozy that day. For those who think working from home is just hanging out in your pajamas and occasionally checking your laptop, that isn’t the case. In some studies, remote employees are actually found to be more productive than in-office employees.
Mar 16, 2019
8 Small Ways to Enjoy Cooking and Brighten Your Outlook on Life
When I’m in a bad mood, I do one of two things: I either clean obsessively (I’m talking triple-vacuuming the rugs and dusting behind the appliances) or I get in the kitchen and make something (often while sipping a glass of wine). I’m going to chalk up the first to my German upbringing and I wouldn’t impose that on anyone, but I think the act of cooking is one of the most therapeutic things you can do. It can brighten your day—and your life! Here’s how.
Mar 16, 2019
Here’s the Real Difference Between an IRA, 401(k), Roth IRA, and a Roth 401(k)
You’re set to start saving for your future. You already put money aside for retirement every month, but you’re probably already wondering how you should invest it. Which type of retirement savings account is best for you? Should you start a 401(k), an IRA, a Roth 401(k), or a Roth IRA? What even are the differences? What about if your first home is your savings priority right now?
Mar 16, 2019
Before and After: A Random Catchall Room Gets a Storage-Packed IKEA Upgrade
When Kristina moved into her new home, the lackluster office was of little use to the owners—besides being a place to toss mail, or hang art that didn’t fit with the rest of the home. Kristina decided that, if she was going to use a room as a dumping ground, it was going to look as fabulous as the rest of her home. Instead of a hodgepodge of furniture and decor, it’s now a highly functional mudroom, ready to organize all Kristina’s incoming and outgoing things.
Mar 16, 2019
Buy Your Long-Distance BFF This Lamp and They Will Always Know When You Miss Them
Best friends are the people who get us through life. Whether your best friend is your mom, sister, a grammar school friend, or your old college roommate, they hold a special place in your heart. Our best friends are the people we call after a good day, a bad day, or when we’re cooking and just want a familiar voice to fill the room.
Mar 16, 2019
These Little Dividers Solved the Biggest Problem I Had with My Closet
Anyone who lives in a small studio or teeny, tiny house can tell you that a smart storage system is crucial. After all, nobody has room for a bulky dresser or armoire when square footage is at a premium. In fact, it’s one of the reasons I love my apartment so much. Sure, my studio isn’t perfect—I don’t have a dishwasher and my balcony has a, erm, pigeon problem—but I have plenty of storage for all my stuff.
Mar 16, 2019
These Twitter Reactions to the New Season of “Queer Eye” Will Make You Say “Yass Henny”
You know what weekend it is! “Queer Eye” season three is finally upon us. It has been less than a year since we were granted new episodes, yet it has felt like a millennium. We are so blessed to finally have new episodes of one of the best Netflix programs. Even if it always makes us cry! “Queer Eye” was released as a reboot of the original program and it was a smash hit when it debuted on Netflix in 2018.
Mar 16, 2019