When money’s tight or the world feels uncertain, resourcefulness becomes your superpower. Even if you’re feeling pretty steady on your feet, a little “reduce, reuse, recycle” mindset can make you feel good about your own carbon footprint. Instead of tossing out “junk,” what if you could turn it into something genuinely useful, beautiful, even life-enhancing? …
Cleaning is supposed to be cathartic, right? It’s one of those things that should bring you a sense of pride once completed—like finishing a tough workout or organizing your closet by color. But if you’re not careful, you might fall into some bad habits that leave you feeling less than accomplished when it comes to …
Have you been there? Sitting at home, scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest, when you stumble across the perfect renovation idea? Suddenly, you’re picturing your dream kitchen, a backyard oasis, or maybe a brand-new home office. But before you grab that sledgehammer and start knocking down walls, let me share a little truth bomb: some renovations …
Something will break down at some point in your home. You’ll be minding your own business when a cabinet door decides it’s had enough of fighting with gravity, the bathroom sink will start turning into a mini bathtub, and the once loyal chair will start shaking under you. You could call a professional, but where’s …
Are you a seasoned plant parent with a green thumb? Or maybe you’re on the other end of the spectrum and are you worried you’d kill even a cactus? No matter your skill level at caring for plants, if you love them, here’s another excuse for bringing home another potted buddy—science is on your side. …
Sometimes, you’re faced with tough decisions: Donuts or croissants? Do you get the dress shirt in blue or white? Renovate or relocate? When you’re facing a home that feels off-kilter or that you’re outgrowing, you have two options: invest in a renovation to make it fit or pack up and find a new place altogether. …
You know your bathroom needs a remodel when showering doesn’t feel how it should. You’re clean, alright, but why are those green tiles bothering you so much? When the craving to remodel your bathroom strikes, it’s hard to ignore it. Sometimes, the grout starts looking a little sad, and remodeling becomes more of a need …
When most people think of emergency stockpiles, food, water, and weapons are the first things that come to mind, but smart preparedness goes far beyond the basics. Whether you’re bracing for a storm, power outage, supply chain disruption, or just want to feel more in control at home (like any gardener does), there’s a whole …
You know adulting has launched successfully when the idea of fun isn’t pretending the floor is lava or watching Mentos explode in Diet Coke, but instead, you’re obsessing over growing your own shiitake mushrooms. Shiitake is earthy, meaty, exotic, and divine in soup or stir-fry. Thanks to a video by @LifeByMikeG, we’ve got a front-row …
If your eyes are itchy, your nose won’t stop running, and you’ve already blown through your allergy meds since spring (and now summer) began, you’re not alone. Experts warn that 2025 is shaping up to be one of the worst allergy seasons on record, thanks to rising temperatures, longer growing seasons, and record-breaking pollen counts. …