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Using Your Phone as an Alarm? Here’s Why You Should Stop
For the last few years, I’ve been using my smartphone as an alarm. It seemed innocuous enough, until I came upon an alarm clock that I found quite cool and decided to try using it instead of my mobile. The results were surprising. Here are five reasons I’m ditching my smartphone in the bedroom: 1. When your phone goes to bed with you, you spend your last few minutes before sleep staring at a glowing screen. This is bad for falling asleep.
Nov 25, 2019
Listen to the Most Relaxing Song Ever
Looking for something to help you relax before bed that doesn’t involve popping a pill? You might want to load up your iPod with a song by Manchester band Marconi Union.
Nov 25, 2019
Before and After: This Bathroom Refresh Shows What $100 Can Really Do
Let these bold changes inspire you.
Nov 25, 2019
10 Overdone Bathroom Trends, According to Real Estate Agents
Are we approaching the last stop for subway tiles?
Nov 25, 2019
20 Things to Do if You're NOT Doing Thanksgiving
We've got fun ideas for you to try no matter your interests.
Nov 25, 2019
Here’s What to Do if Your Minimalist Room Turned Out Boring
Because minimalism shouldn't mean sparse and cold.
Nov 25, 2019
5 “Clean Enough” Housekeeping Rules Every Messy Perfectionist Needs to Learn
In real life, the houses that seem perfectly kept probably belong to people who are satisfied with "good enough" rather than perfection.
Nov 25, 2019
A Historic Amsterdam Home Has the Best Wooden Ceiling Beams in Every Room
This family of five has created a lively home in a UNESCO Heritage Site built in the late 17th century, in an old warehouse that was used to store sugar, coffee, and spices during the Dutch Golden Age.
Nov 25, 2019
Eulalie’s Playfully Bohemian Nursery
Name: Eulalie (8 months)Location: Townsville, Queensland, AustraliaRoom Size: 3m x 4mBefore becoming a new mom, Claire was a fashion stylist in Sydney. Since then, a surprise to no one after taking this room tour, she has developed a true passion for interior design and styling. What might surprise you is that Eulalie’s nursery was an evolution, starting out as a simple gender neutral room with just the handmade crib (that was Claire’s as a baby!) and a couple of pieces of furniture.
Nov 25, 2019
Joan & Matt’s Joyously Eclectic Home
Name: Joan Hiller and Matt LeMay Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York Size: 550 square feet Years lived in: 1 for Joan, 2 for Matt; Rented We first met Joan when she was living in this stylish studio in Portland, so we already knew about her phenomenal sense of individuality and style. Knowing this, it’s not surprising that upon moving to New York, she would meet and fall in love with someone whose creative energy parallels her own.
Nov 25, 2019
B&A: A Dated Catskills Cabin Is Now a Warm Modern Home
Before the makeover, the walls, tile, and carpeting in this cabin was salmon or orange-ish. Once eliminated, the whole place felt much bigger and fresher.
Nov 21, 2019
The First 3 Things You Need to Do to Declutter Your Kitchen
If you can't declutter your entire kitchen all at once (who can?), here are the most crucial places, the areas you should start with first.
Nov 25, 2019
Trader Joe’s Sells Grinch-Inspired Mini Christmas Trees
Like the Grinch's heart, it may grow with love and care.
Nov 25, 2019