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7 Little-Known Secrets to Organize Your Custom Closet System
Let's face it, custom closet systems may seem like a luxury, but they're a necessity for anyone who wants to keep their clothing and personal belongings in tip-top shape. A messy closet can lead to clutter and stress, which are two things no one needs more of in their life. While most people think they know the basics of closet organization, there are a few little-known hacks that can make a big impact. Here are some handy secrets to help you maximize your closet space and keep everything organized and tidy: Use the door for storage Add a shelf-mounted or...
How to Declutter a House to Sell: 10 Key Rooms and Spaces
After years of living in the same house, things might have become a bit…cluttered. The baby swing your eight-year-old won’t use again, the broken table you meant to fix, or closets overstuffed with clothes you haven’t worn in years. All of that is perfectly fine — why have a home if not to live in it? — until it comes time to sell. Now you may be asking, do I need to declutter to sell my house? Decluttering your house can pay off — in both a higher sales price and fewer days on the market. Top real estate agent...
The Posting
Editor’s Note: Read an interview with Sara Freeman about her writing process. Everything overheard in those days. German on the streets, my mother and my father on the phone. They’re only children. My mother, Philip, and I: three bodies stuck inside the bright-yellow cage of a phone booth. He was in Bosnia on assignment. Assigned to what? We didn’t know. We were only children. We knew far away; we knew war-torn; we knew 10 days, maybe two weeks, maybe more. We knew we had moved to Berlin earlier that summer and turned a page we could no longer turn back.The...
7 Packing Tips for Summer Travel
Vacations in the summer months usually involve traveling to warmer destinations where we can just let go and relax. But preparing for any travel can be anything but relaxing. So here are some fundamental things to consider that can make the whole process less stressful, and actually kind of enjoyable! Once your itinerary is set and you have a fairly good idea of what the weather conditions will be, you’re already half-way there. The events and climate will give you the parameters for what and how much you need to pack. Start Early What causes a lot of anxiety in...
“What Is This Thing?”: 139 Times People Stumbled Upon Mysterious Objects And The Internet Offered Them An Explanation (New Pics)
The answers come to those who seek them. Especially on the subreddit 'What Is This Thing?' This online community is home to 2.3 million members who are always ready to help people identify the mysterious objects they found. The gig is simple: someone uploads a photo of whatever it is they want the name of, and the gang starts commenting under it, offering their input until, inevitably, a person shows up who knows exactly what it is. However, even if you're not posting anything, scrolling through their solved cases feels like an interesting challenge, where you can test (and expand)...