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The 7 Pillars of Adulting: Have You Mastered Them?

Being an adult isn’t easy. The demands of balancing bills, budgets, and a busy schedule can often be downright exhausting and trying at times, to say the least. That’s why like all things related to personal growth, acting like a grownup requires a lot of patience and practice. Needless to say, the art of maturity is a difficult one to master. To help, we’re taking a closer look at the seven basic skillsets of adulting and providing some useful resources along the way.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 16, 2020

This Trend is the New Terrazzo, and It’s an Easy Way to Add Color to Your Home

Meet 2020's new speckled home decor trend.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 15, 2020

11 Space-Saving Indoor Bike Storage Solutions

From super sturdy ceiling hooks to surprisingly chic floor stands, here are 11 bicycle storage solutions that will work in any size of home—no U-lock necessary.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 5, 2020

This $18 Hack Helped Me Fake Wall Color When I Couldn’t Paint My Living Room

And it's available on Amazon, too.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 5, 2020

9 Stylish, Designer-Recommended Storage Upgrades, Starting at $9.99

Form meets function—and comes in under budget!

Caroline Biggs

Jun 25, 2020

10 Home Decor Trends About to Make a Comeback this Summer

What's old is new—again!

Caroline Biggs

Jun 24, 2020

This Easy $0 Hack Instantly Concealed My Living Room TV’s Unsightly Cords

Yes, zero dollars!

Caroline Biggs

Jun 10, 2020

This Simple Purchase Can Give Your Couch a Second Life

STYLE

Transforming your living room is just a click away...

Caroline Biggs

Jun 9, 2020

8 Fun, Unexpected Ways to Fill Bare Walls

No art? No problem!

Caroline Biggs

Jun 8, 2020

5 Ineffective, Out of Date Cleaning Staples You Need to Replace ASAP

Whether it’s disinfectant spray or a duster, obsolete cleaning products aren’t doing you—or your home—any favors.

Caroline Biggs

May 18, 2020

10 Interior Designers on the Affordable Decor Pieces They Swear By

You're going to want to bookmark these items!

Caroline Biggs

May 15, 2020

8 Eye-Catching Home Decor Items that Might Actually Lift Your Spirits

Make your home happier!

Caroline Biggs

May 14, 2020

10 Home Decor Trends You May Regret in 5 Years, According to Designers

If you're more timeless than trendy, don't go all in on these decorating ideas and materials.

Caroline Biggs

May 9, 2020

Your Mom Will Never Know: 15 Last Minute (But Totally Perfect) Mother’s Day Gifts

Thank goodness for Amazon Prime two-day shipping.

Caroline Biggs

May 5, 2020

9 Unexpected Home Items You Can Repurpose Into Stylish Storage Pieces

And you already own most of them!

Caroline Biggs

Apr 28, 2020

This Stackable Set of Acrylic Organizers Will Organize Your Fridge for $35

This swanky starter set will keep your fridge nice and tidy for a fraction of what it would cost to buy acrylic bins individually.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 26, 2020

If You Have a Door and $48, You Can Have a Pantry

Transform the inside of a door into ample storage for less than the price of your weekly groceries.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 22, 2020

7 Easy Things You Can Paint at Home That Aren’t Full Walls

It’s all about finding new “canvases” for color.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 21, 2020

The Exciting Art Trend That’s All Over Pinterest Right Now

Bye bye gallery wall.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 14, 2020

8 Stylish Magnetic Storage Solutions from Amazon for Maxing Out Your Fridge

Style

Declutter for good.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 2, 2020

9 Things Smart Shoppers Ask Themselves Before They Buy Furniture

Don't pull out your wallet just yet.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 2, 2020

Here’s How the Sanitize Cycle Works to Kill Germs in a Dishwasher or Washing Machine

We asked two experts from GE Appliances to help us break down the science at work in their machines.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 2, 2020

Looking for Small-Space Furniture? Here’s Where You Need to Be Shopping

Where to score stylish, petite and practical furniture online.

Caroline Biggs

Mar 24, 2020

30 (Mostly Free) Things to Do When You’re Bored at Home

Before you let your lethargy get the best of you, remember that boredom is a choice, not a sentence.

Caroline Biggs

Mar 20, 2020

4 Things to Do Before Buying New Window Treatments

It pays to know what things to do before you pick out your new window treatment—so you don’t get stuck with something that won’t work.

Caroline Biggs

Mar 10, 2020

5 Things You Shouldn’t Be Doing When You Use Laundry Detergent

For as often as we use laundry detergent to keep our washables clean, we might be making silly mistakes.

Caroline Biggs

Mar 5, 2020

12 Country-Cool Kitchen Ideas You Can Re-Create No Matter Where You Live

There's nothing like a city kitchen with country charm, right?

Caroline Biggs

Feb 27, 2020

25 Easy No-Fail Bathroom Design Ideas to Try This Year

From swing-arm sconces to statement mirrors, these foolproof ideas will make decorating your bathroom a breeze.

Caroline Biggs

Feb 20, 2020

Here's What You Don't Know About Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting

Including why all-in-one products can't do it all.

Caroline Biggs

Feb 15, 2020

The One Color that Might Actually Make You Calmer, According to Science

You'll never look at Pepto Bismol the same again.

Caroline Biggs

Feb 14, 2020

Four Zero-Cost Ways to Clean Jewelry (With Things You Already Have at Home)

Whether you're in a pinch, or just trying to streamline your cleaning cabinet, there’s no need to buy specialty cleaner. We called on Kristin Griesel of New York City’s Catbird for advice.

Caroline Biggs

Feb 4, 2020

17 Smart and Beautiful Ways to Organize Your Kitchen Shelves & Cabinets

Here are some of the sharpest ideas for arranging your kitchen—straight from real homes.

Caroline Biggs

Feb 3, 2020

20 Forgotten Trends from the 1920s to Consider Bringing Back for the 2020s

Forgotten—but not gone!

Caroline Biggs

Jan 30, 2020

7 Prewar Design Elements Making a Comeback in 2020

Old house charm for the win!