8 Ways Grocery Stores Trick You Into Spending More Money
Photo: non c (Shutterstock) Grocery stores seem pretty unassuming, but the aisles of your local grocer are the product of a very strategic design. If you’re a keen observer (or…
10 Elegant Ways to Organize Your Kitchen
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) That leads us to the last and most important point: Have a place for everything and everything in its place. Items you use most often should be…
Semi-Permanent Apartment Upgrades You Can Make Without Losing Your Security Deposit
Photo: Rido (Shutterstock) Renting an apartment comes without the commitment of a mortgage, but often without the luxury of customization, too. Generally, the owner or landlord sets the rules on…
How to Fix a Hole in Drywall, Plasterboard, or Concrete
Photo: Brett Hondow (Shutterstock) Since different walls are comprised of different materials, the methods you use to repair a hole are often going to be specific and tailored to the…
How to Make the Most of Every Inch of Your Hallway
Photo: Svet_Feo (Shutterstock) If you live in a large house, you may see your hallways as those extra spaces to vacuum that simply bring you from one part of your…
How Much Do Those Cabin Getaways Really Cost?
Photo: Alena Ozerova (Shutterstock) Some of the most popular vacations during the pandemic have been cozy cabin stays in the wilderness. These rural-style vacations have been popular due to their…
How to Close Off Your Home’s ‘Open Concept’ Now That You Hate It
It’s what every show on HGTV had brainwashed you into believing you wanted: An open floor plan. The appeal was clear. Homes with open floor plans feel bigger, brighter and…
Why Your Home Stinks and How to Fix It
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) Homes have a habit of harboring all sorts of nasty odors—cat litter, microwaved salmon, fly traps made from apple cider vinegar—that are blessedly easy to mitigate. Sometimes,…
Six Apartment Upgrades to Make Your Rental Feel More Like Home
Photo: Followtheflow (Shutterstock) You might not own your place, but you still want it to feel like home. Problem is, a lot of apartments are bland and cookie-cutter. As a…
How to Pick the Best Light Bulb for Every Room
Hanging lightbulbs of various kindsPhoto: TaraPatta (Shutterstock) The lighting in a room isn’t just part of the decor; it can affect everything from your sleep schedule to your brain power.…