Green velvet sofa with a tan ottoman, bookshelves, and a small table beside a staircase.
I Thought My Home Had to Be “Done” Before I Shared Pictures of It, But I Was So Wrong
Appreciate all the little physical details of this time in your life—the good, the bad, the ugly, and yes, the completely average, too.
Sep 16, 2020
Is It Bad to Run Your Dishwasher Frequently? We Asked the Experts
We asked the experts about a dishwasher's impact on the environment, and the useful life of your appliance.
Sep 6, 2020
The Best Phone Games, According To 14 People With Stressful Jobs
For people with particularly stressful jobs, sometimes there’s nothing better than letting your mind turn off for a few minutes and instead playing a mindless game on your phone.
Sep 3, 2020
3 Things You Need to Know How to Clean Before You Can Call Yourself an Adult
If you're looking to level up your cleaning expertise, we asked for advice from housekeeping pros.
Aug 20, 2020
You Can Fake This “Dream Kitchen” Feature in 30 Seconds—Even in a Rental
If you can’t have your dream kitchen, you might as well have your dream *tiny* kitchen, right?
Jul 20, 2020
7 Things You Can Do With Far-Away Friends That Don’t Involve Screens
Some of these ideas might require you to get outside of your comfort zone a little bit, but it will be so worth it.
Jul 16, 2020
These 3 Relationship Rules Will Solve Your Fights About Falling Asleep During Netflix
The point of watching a show together is to watch the show *together*.
Jun 24, 2020
I Created a Tiny Office in My Bedroom, and Here’s Why You Should, Too
Forget the rules—it worked for me!
Jun 24, 2020
4 Ways You’re Ruining Your Wine Stash, According to a Sommelier
Here are four common wine-storage mistakes, plus two "do's" that can help.
Jun 18, 2020
6 Cat Breeds for People With Allergies (And Why There’s No Such Thing As Hypoallergenic Cats)
If you’ve ever Googled around for hypoallergenic cat breeds and come up with exactly zero results, that’s because hypoallergenic cats don’t really exist.
Jun 8, 2020
Notes You Need: Here’s a “Happy Plant” Checklist You Can Copy/Paste to Your Phone
You’ll never forget to dust your plant’s leaves or rotate its position again.
May 27, 2020
6 Apps That Will Make Cleaning Easy (Or At Least More Bearable)
Whether you're trying to delegate chores to your family, demystify the laundry process, or find the best non-toxic cleaners, there's an app for that!
May 26, 2020
You Can Fake a Walk-In Closet With IKEA’s Bedroom Layout Trick
It doesn’t look like a traditional walk-in closet, of course, but it does block off space that you can now use for one thing in particular.
May 24, 2020
I Worked From Home For A Year Before Coronavirus—But Here Are 6 Things I Needed to Switch Up
I saw people panic about how difficult working from home may be, and part of me thought, “OK, I’ve got this handled.” But then... I didn’t.
May 15, 2020
Using a Dresser as a TV Console is the Best Design Choice I’ve Ever Made
Hint: It has to do with storage!
May 12, 2020
Notes You Need: Here’s a Closet Decluttering Checklist You Can Copy/Paste to Your Phone
Use your note to keep track of exactly how you should declutter your closet, and it will make all the difference in staying on top of clutter in a way that feels sustainable.
May 6, 2020
This One Small Change Instantly Decluttered My Kitchen
If you’re sick of staring at your countertops and feeling like there’s just too much stuff, here's a fix that takes just two minutes of your day.
Apr 28, 2020
11 Ideas For a Fun and Perfect Date Night In
You can still find ways to make things romantic, fun, and refreshing even when every night is at-home date night.
Apr 16, 2020
I Tried 5 Home Office Tips To Make Me More Productive—and Here’s What Worked
Most of them are tiny changes that cost no money at all, and all of them helped me feel more productive, settled, and happy with my at-home work environment.
Mar 17, 2020
7 Things Wrong With Trader Joe’s, According to Fans on Reddit
There are a few things about the grocery store that are less-than-perfect—though the reasons behind them may be more complicated than you think.
Feb 24, 2020
Everyone Should Own These $13 Magnetic Drawer Organizers from Amazon
It was $12 and took 30 minutes to set up, but the stress it saved me felt like it was the best investment I have made in years.
Feb 19, 2020
The 36 Best Things You Can Do With $1
Next time you open up your wallet to see a lone George Washington staring back at you, consider this list of inspiring things you can do with just a dollar.
Feb 17, 2020
8 Simple Things Happy Couples Do Every Day, According to Relationship Experts
These habits and routines can lead to relationship success—and they’re way simpler than you might be thinking.
Feb 13, 2020
These Soft, Self-Dimming Bedside Lamps Improved My Sleep Almost Instantly
The best thing I ever did for my overall mental health was to stop sleeping with my phone next to my bed.
Feb 11, 2020
I Tried The $8 Jewelry Cleaning Pen Amazon Loves—And Now I Love it Too
It's holding up 4.5 stars with nearly 5,000 reviews, so I had to see what the fuss was about for myself.
Feb 6, 2020
The Unexpected Organizing Tool I’ll Always Shell Out a Few Dollars for at Thrift Stores
In most cases, these pieces are somewhere between $1 and $5, and there is always a spot for them in the house.
Jan 11, 2020
31 Simple, Miniscule Resolutions to Improve Your Life in January
By this point, you’re probably really ready to stop seeing “new year, new you” articles. January is a month that many industries thrive off of when it comes to marketing, and can you blame them? The start of the new year means a fresh start for everyone, and many people look at this as a way to revamp their personal or professional life. But sometimes the biggest mistake anyone can make going into a brand spankin’ new year is to think too big.
Jan 3, 2020
The $4 Laundry Staple I Always Pack in Every Suitcase
When you have to pack clean clothes with dirty clothes, everything ends up smelling slightly less than fresh. But there's a hack for that!
Dec 16, 2019
I Tried That Dutch Oven You Keep Seeing All Over Instagram—And It’s as Good as It Looks
I, like most adults who came to age in the time of Instagram, am a sucker for an aesthetically pleasing household item.
Dec 15, 2019
This Cleaning Expert Taught Me a Free Makeup Stain-Removing Hack
This tip will not only save you money on dry cleaning, but it’ll also help you save money on buying clothes. It’s an all-around life hack, really.
Oct 31, 2019
The $8 Secret for Cleaner, Cozier Sweaters—All Winter Long
We talked to a laundry and fabric care expert to get some insight on how exactly we should be washing our favorite cold weather staples.
Oct 22, 2019
11 Plant Care Staples We’re Buying at IKEA for Under $30
Much like almost everything else you need for a house, turns out IKEA is a pretty good option for plant shopping.
Oct 7, 2019
31 Risks Everyone Needs to Try This Month
Taking risks exposes you to dozens of positive outcomes you never would have experienced before, but it also boosts your confidence, and helps you let go of the fear of failing.
Oct 2, 2019
5 Simple, Proven To-Do List Hacks that Keep Me Happier and More Productive
To me, my list is an anchor. It keeps me grateful, motivated, focused, and organized.
Aug 20, 2019
This Fridge Organization Hack Has Me Cooking More, Wasting Less, and Feeling Better About My Kitchen
As an added bonus, I no longer have to deal with weeks-old kale I find in the bottom of a fridge drawer or smelly cheese in the deepest, darkest part of the fridge.
Aug 19, 2019
This Obvious (But Genius!) Bed Sheet Storage Tip is the Free Alternative to a Linen Closet
And it works in virtually any space—big or small.
Aug 12, 2019
Self-Cleaning Hair Brushes Are Real, And They’re Less Than $15 Each
And like most random yet helpful tools these days, it’s on Amazon.
Jul 20, 2019
I Thought I Wasn’t A City Person—Turns Out, I Just Wanted A Smaller City
I put so much pressure on myself to love New York and to be a “city” person that I didn’t even let myself consider if another, smaller city would make me happier.
Jul 2, 2019
The Surprising Way People Are Using Instagram (Yes, Instagram) to Stay Productive
Who thought social media would actually help you get your to-do list done?
Jun 26, 2019