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Q: Hi there, my husband and I were looking for a new couch; after months of scouring the Internet, reading reviews, etc., we settled on the Ikea Karlstad. Turns out it’s being discontinued! I’m really surprised since it’s a bestseller and favorite. Can you point us toward a sectional that is similar? Thanks! -Sent by Eileenteg Editor: Oh, man, what a blow for the affordable-sofa-buying public! I hope IKEA has something even better (and cheaper? and higher-quality?

This week much of the US has dipped to subzero temps, and the attendant office and school closings find many of us at home, wrenched from our weekday routines, and stuck inside. Depending on your living situation and your job, this could mean a fun day at home or an exceptionally challenging work situation. Here are some different scenarios and how to make the most of them. If you are home alone and your office is closed for the day… Lucky you!

You put pants on today. Good job!

This couple used a pair of sweatpants stuffed with a duvet cover and a heating mat, propped up on the couch to make the fake lap.

Would you try it?

Twitter users were claiming that the drinking alcohol can be used to make a homemade hand sanitizer.

What better way to ring in the new season?

It wasn’t until she went to repot her succulent that she noticed it was sitting on styrofoam with sand glued on top.

For a $99 entry fee and a 350-word essay, you could own an inn on the coast of Maine.

The matching sugar and creamer pots feature ceramic mice.

This two-story space is filled with natural finishes and a neutral color palette.

Her pieces are so lifelike, it’s hard to discern what’s life sized and what’s dollhouse decor.

Some of these are truly wild in the best way possible.

While you probably already know that owning a dog can teach children responsibility, it turns out that dogs can motivate kids to read for longer periods, too.

One dog dominates the map.

Items range from comfy beds, novelty toys, and outfits so adorable we want a matching set.

Each one contains well-designed and useful items, carefully selected by local curators.

“Guess you could call this the one where they all got back together."

Experience tiny house living without committing to the lifestyle.

Here's what I'm loving about Disney+ so far.

In this case, time really is money.

Like books, book nooks are portals into another world.

It’s described as “the world’s first non-ugly cat furniture.”

That's cold.