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6 Ways to Pinpoint Your Home Decor Style

Envious of folks who seem to instantly know what they love? Who never question whether a new furniture piece is their style because they know so confidently what their style is? We’ve got seven ways you can learn how to pinpoint your style quicker and more easily. Whether you’re facing a new blank home that needs filling or you look around your current one and just aren’t sure if looks like you, there might be some ways you can pinpoint the look.

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 13, 2022

Stuck in a Rut? How To Fall in Love With Your Home All Over Again

Once upon a time you were madly in love with your home. Then you found out that your home sometimes forgets to brush his teeth and leaves socks all over the floor. You don’t need therapy to get the magic back, you just need this stuff to rekindle your relationship. Your first and easiest way to regain some home bliss is to get your whole space spick and span.

Jennifer Hunter

Oct 12, 2022

Moving Questions: What Will You Miss/Look Forward To Most?

As our family has been preparing to move from a new-ish house in town to a crazy little farmhouse way out in the country, we’ve been discussing all the things we’re excited about, and all the things we have to admit we’ll miss… I think saying things like this out loud can be crucial, especially for kids.

Tess Wilson

Oct 12, 2022

5 Redecorating Steps for the Recently Consciously Uncoupled

Breakups are hard. It doesn’t matter if you were the dumper or the dumpee, if you hyperventilate at the thought of your ex, or if you are firmly resigned. Either way, if you once lived as a couple, you now need to dismantle the evidence of the home you worked to create together. At times the process might be soul-crushing. Other times there are practical considerations. And ultimately, there’s a new glorious opportunity. Here are five steps to regroup at home: 1.

Dabney Frake

Oct 12, 2022

3 LGBTQ+ Activists Share Their Best Coming Out Advice

“Be gentle with yourself throughout this process.”

Sam Manzella

Oct 11, 2022

I Sit in a Chair All Day and This $30 Amazon Find Is the Only At-Home Tool That Helps Alleviate My Back Pain (Plus, It’s on Sale for Prime Day)

It's on sale for Prime Day!

Alicia Kort

Oct 11, 2022

The Brand Behind the Customizable Pillow I Love Is Having a Major Sale That Includes Their New Innovative Sleep System

A dream team of coziness.

Britt Franklin

Oct 6, 2022

These Are The Subtle Signs You're In Desperate Need of a Vacation

Time to book your next trip.

Arielle Tschinkel

Oct 6, 2022

“Autumn Anxiety” Is a Thing, and This Is How I Deal with It

Here's how a healthcare pro says to cope.

Shelby Deering

Oct 5, 2022

I Test Pillows For a Living — These Are the 5 I Always Have on My Bed

My expectations were sky high, but these pillows met them.

Kendall Cornish

Oct 4, 2022

5 Tips for Living Life Without a Dryer

Although the idea of living without a dryer might sound itchy and scratchy — for many, it’s just a way of life. My husband and I don’t currently have a dryer in our home and aren’t big on drying things at the laundromat. Here are a few tips we’ve picked up along the way to end up with clothes that dry quickly and end up super soft! And guess what? Follow these suggestions, and your clothes can be hang dried and still soft, too!

Sarah Rae Smith

Oct 3, 2022

Ask the Experts: How Do You Clean and Store Sex Toys?

Cleaning and maintenance is an unavoidable part of life. You’ve to clean your body, you’ve got to clean your living space, and yes—you’ve got to clean your sex toys.

Carrie Murphy

Oct 3, 2022

This Mindset Shift Around Alone Time Has Made Me a Better Mom and Partner

There's nothing to feel guilty about.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 30, 2022

This Is the Last Kitchen Cleaning Checklist You'll Ever Need

Your approach to keeping the kitchen clean needs to be less whack-a-mole and more strategic.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 30, 2022

A Non-Toxic Way to Remove Paint from Glass

Home Hacks month has inspired us to undo all of the bad DIYs left in our home by previous inhabitants. For example, the 4-foot-long vintage mirror in the bathroom was callously splattered with paint when someone constructed a questionable homemade shelf next to it. Luckily, removing the paint was easy, non-toxic, and didn’t damage the glass at all.MaterialsWhite VinegarWaterEquipmentRagSaucepan1. Boil three tablespoons of white vinegar with three tablespoons of water.2.

Sarah Rainwater

Sep 28, 2022

4 Common Things You Should Avoid If You're Allergic to Nickel

It's not just jewelry.

Carla Delgado

Sep 27, 2022

How To Stop Your Bedroom From Making You Sick

If your sleeping space is dusty, stuffy, or generally unclean, how can you expect to stay well?

Stephanie Kinnear

Sep 27, 2022

This Gift Changed My Life So Much, I Bought It for 10 of My Friends

It's given me a whole new perspective.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Sep 27, 2022

Take a Break: 5 Phone-Free Zones at Home

A new year, a new opportunity to start and master habits that will add to your overall well-being. One small, kind-of weird habit you could work on this month to master for this year? Not using your smart phone in certain spots in the home. We’ve seen in recent years a backlash on smart phone usage in certain public areas — whip your cell phone out and start Facebooking during a friendly dinner and you’ll probably get chastised.

Adrienne Breaux

Sep 26, 2022

3 Unsanitary Ways to Store a Toothbrush

They're not really deserving of a prime display on the vanity. But where your toothbrush ends up when you're done brushing does kinda matter.

Ashley Poskin

Sep 21, 2022

10 Simple Things to Make You Happier At Home

It's amazing how a few tweaks to our daily habits can become a catalyst for meaningful, positive change.

Jackie Ashton

Sep 20, 2022

I Didn’t Buy Any New Clothing For a Year — And It Completely Changed My Wardrobe

It's sustainable *and* fashionable.

Candace Nelson

Sep 20, 2022

Why I Don’t Go Anywhere Without This Best List-Winning Sleep Mask

Phone, keys, wallet, FRESHME eye mask...

Kendall Cornish

Sep 20, 2022

Wondering What to Do with Old Towels and Sheets? Here Are 10 Smart Ideas

We recently took stock of our linen closet and realized that half of the storage space was taken up by sheet sets and towels that we simply don’t use. Some are very old and worn out, and some just never seem to make it into our weekly linen rotation. Of course, we didn’t want to throw them out, so it got us thinking about recycling options.Use old sheets and blankets to make new ironing board pads and covers, like those featured on A Beautiful Mess.

Cambria Bold

Sep 20, 2022

How to Never Feel Lonely When You’re Alone at Home

When you find yourself with zero plans and just stretched out on the couch, it can feel super easy to slip into a rut of boredom. To side-step that scenario, we created a list of 11 super fun and pro-active things you can do with your free evening. If you don’t want to spend your time getting lost in a Netflix black hole, some of these suggestions might help you embrace your time alone and love the next couple of hours with your own company.

Marlen Komar

Sep 19, 2022

5 Hassle-Free Tips for Traveling While on Your Period

From chafing to cramping, here's how to hack period travel.

Nylah Iqbal Muhammad

Sep 19, 2022

This 4-in-1 Tool Makes Exfoliating and Applying Lotion to Hard-to-Reach Spots So Much Easier and I Wish I’d Tried It Sooner

It's truly the one self-care item everyone should have in their bathroom.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Sep 17, 2022

19 Exercises You Can Literally Do Without Leaving Your Bed

Life

Introducing the workout of our dreams.

Diana Kelly

Sep 16, 2022

10 Easy and Essential Yoga Poses for Beginners

If you’re intimidated by yoga, don’t be.

Jennifer Prince

Sep 15, 2022

Is Your House Making You Sick? 5 Ways to Purify Home Air Naturally

Would it shock you to know that the air you’re breathing indoors can be up to 5 times worse than the air outside? Neglecting the quality of the air you breathe on a daily basis can result in illness, allergies, asthma, and frequent headaches, and it can even be harmful to your digestive system! But you don’t have to settle for poor air quality. Here are five simple, ways for you to naturally purify the air in your home without purchasing an expensive air purifier.

Kimber Watson

Sep 15, 2022

This Unassuming TikTok Trend Completely Transformed My Relationship to Exercise

An ode to the “hot girl walk”.

Sam Manzella

Sep 7, 2022

The Game-Changing Etsy Accessory That’ll Help City Plants Thrive In Low-Light Apartments

With these, there's plenty of sunlight to go around.

Kendall Cornish

Sep 7, 2022

Here's How the Swedish Concept of "Fika" Can Make This the Coziest Fall Ever

Tis the season for coffee and a little treat.

Kristen Garaffo

Sep 6, 2022

You Should Consider Adding Disco Balls to Your Nightstand, for the Fun of It

Tours

If you’ve been following the latest design trends, then one possible way to make your surroundings less stressful and more smile-inducing is to add disco balls — lots and lots of disco balls.

Kelly Dawson

Sep 6, 2022

I Used to Feel Stressed All the Time — Then I "Tilted" My Schedule

It's released me from the niggling sense that I’m doing nothing well.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 5, 2022

Here's an Interesting, Clutter-Free Way to Store Your Purses in Plain Sight

Style

Anyone who has a collection of purses knows that they can be a pain to put away. Finding smart storage solutions usually eases the headache, but what if you did the opposite?

Savannah West

Sep 4, 2022

Yes, Your Dog Sheds Tears of Joy When It Sees You

In fact, your furry companion is getting pretty emotional when you're around.

Inigo Del Castillo

Aug 31, 2022

Yes, Coloring Can Positively Affect Your Health

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The nostalgic hobby calms your nervous system.

Abby Monteil

Aug 27, 2022

How I Finally Learned To Be OK with a "Good Enough" Home

Feeling warm and welcomed is all that matters.

Terri Huggins

Aug 25, 2022

This Is How I Use a "Run Streak" to Overcome Anxiety, as a Running Coach

All you need is a good pair of sneakers.

Marnie Kunz

Aug 21, 2022

The "Five Senses" Method Is the Most Meditative Part of My Morning Routine

And it couldn't be easier.

Kristen Garaffo

Aug 20, 2022

8 of the Best Yoga Apps for Everything From Prenatal Yoga to Meditation

Just like an in-person yoga studio, each app offers a different vibe and a unique roster of offerings.

Kristen Garaffo

Aug 19, 2022

This Simple Meditation Practice Finally Solved My Fear of Flying

After years of anxiety, I can board a plane relatively peacefully.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Aug 17, 2022

This Is the Best Way to Sleep, According to a Sleep Specialist

Here's the best sleeping position for your body.

Candace Nelson

Aug 17, 2022

Why Planning a "Suburbs Day" Is the Perfect Way to Unwind

Real Estate

Just because you’re a city mouse doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy a little leisure time as a suburb mouse.

Sarah Magnuson

Aug 17, 2022

I Tried These Three Moving Hacks From TikTok For a Peaceful Move

Who would've guessed that socks are a good method for protecting glassware and mugs?

Noella Williams

Aug 13, 2022

5 Compact (and Cheap!) Tools to Convert Your Living Room into a Barre Studio

According to a one-bedroom apartment-residing pilates instructor.

Cat Woods

Aug 12, 2022

The Filtered Water Bottle That’s Been By My Side All Summer Long

Never be without water, no matter where your day takes you.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Aug 12, 2022

Moving to the Suburbs Stopped My Panic Attacks, And I’ve Never Felt Better

Real Estate

This sense of community wasn’t present at our old place, and even if it was, I was too anxious to participate.

Kristen Garaffo

Aug 11, 2022

This Is What a "Joybreak" Is and How You Can Take One

All you need is a few minutes to yourself.

Sarah Kuta

Aug 11, 2022

Warm vs Cool Colors: What Are They and What’s the Best Way to Use Them?

The interior palette is roughly divided into two groups of color: warm and cool colors. Reds, yellows, oranges and beige are warm. Blues, greens and grays are cool. If you look at the color wheel, warm colors are on one side of the wheel, and the cools reside on the other. Where they meet, they mix, forming some hybrids, like green and purple. Those colors can be warmer or cooler depending on their mix.

Maxwell Ryan

Aug 10, 2022

This Simple, Sustainable Trick Helps Me Take Better Showers

Thanks to my dad, a retired plumber.

Candace Nelson

Aug 7, 2022

This Company Will Pay You to Literally Sleep on the Job

Casper is hiring someone to sleep for their social media channels.

Emma Kershaw

Aug 6, 2022

This At-Home Cheerleading Workout Class Makes Me Feel Like One of the Cool Kids

It's fun, fulfilling, and I can do it in my home office.