Big life changes often leave us standing in a room, looking at a pile of stuff, and wondering where to begin. It’s like your personal space didn’t get the memo that everything is different now. How do you reclaim your home after a major shift like a divorce? We will walk through four practical ways …
Some trends from the past are best left there. Remember those avocado-green kitchen counters? Or that time everyone decided gelatin-based salads were a good idea? Some things are just better in memory. Yet, some old-school kitchen tools are finding their way back into our modern spaces, and for good reason. These items from a bygone …
What’s in your fridge? The refrigerator is a vital food storage spot in the home, but sometimes, things end up tucked in there that shouldn’t be. Some common items can actually lose their flavor, texture, and nutritional value or get damaged if they’re kept at too low a temperature. On the other hand, certain foods …
Wouldn’t it be nice if our houses cleaned themselves, the dishes washed themselves, and the laundry folded itself? Alas, the cleaning fairies are a myth, and we must do all these tedious things ourselves. Since all these things must be done eventually, the greatest hack is to learn simple, effective ways to streamline your housekeeping …
In 1960, reaching the age of 65 in the US meant the average person had about 12.8 years left to live. Now, you can expect nearly 17 more years! While this sounds like proof of the success of modern medicine and improved lifestyle choices, it’s a double-edged sword for retirement accounts. Living longer is great, …
Have you noticed that (almost) every older person’s house has specific things in common? China cups (that no one is allowed to touch), busy wallpaper, and a sturdy rocking chair that’s older than Abraham Lincoln. (Yes, I know I’m generalizing, but it’s true for many!) Vintage decor has a timeless charm that speaks to nostalgia …
The bathroom is the one place that gives people a lot of relief and peace (literally and figuratively), yet it may be neglected when it comes to interior design. How do you create a calming yet functional space? Many people accidentally clutter their bathrooms with useless items, which can detract from both the functionality and …
Furnishing and filling a home with essentials can be daunting. It’s so easy to overdo it and clutter the space, but then it’s equally as hard to let things go. What should stay and what should be carried off to the thrift shop? Ultimately, it all comes down to personal preference and functionality. However, certain …
How is intelligence measured in your corner of the world? For many people, it boils down to school grades and test scores, which makes it easy to forget that true intellect shows itself in many forms. Granted, typical markers of smartness have their place, but some other signs of intelligence might make you rethink how …
This scenario is more common than you might expect. You wake up on Monday to a leafy roommate who is the picture of health, blowing merrily in the wind. Wednesday morning, Priscilla, the peace lily, is drooping and looking less vibrant, and you can’t figure out what you did wrong. Did you overwater? Underwater? Was …