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This one's dedicated to all of the over-packers out there. It is impossible for me to bring a carry-on for most trips--I'll even budget for those dreaded checked bag fees when I'm planning my vacations. I'm always lookin...

Name: Laakea Laano and my Jack Russell Terrier Location: Oakland, California Size: 720 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, owned I'm so blessed to live in this neighborhood. My Jack Russell (a.k.a. The Boss) and I can...

The terms pre-qualified and pre-approved almost sound like they could be synonyms. But when it comes to home financing, there's actually quite a big difference between the two--and securing pre-approval for a loan is act...

Snake plants, also know as mother-in-law's tongue or sansevieria, have become increasingly popular, and rightly so. With their striking lines and hardiness, they're the houseplants even black thumbs can show off. They al...

If you moved in a rush, you probably just tossed everything in a box. But while you're setting up the bathroom in a shiny new apartment, one look at your shower curtain liner sends you into a panic: You suddenly notice t...

Name: Courtney Frederick, and her cats Bruce and Pete Location: Humboldt Park -- Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, renting Courtney found her apartment by chance five years ago. It was a ...

For many of us, the kitchen is the heart of the home -- where you cook meals for your family, gather with friends, and do just about everything from paying bills to finishing up work and everything in between. So when it...

Living with a cat can be very beneficial to your health. It has been proven that cats can reduce your stress and anxiety, lower your blood pressure, and decrease your risk of heart disease. But it isn't always easy livin...

Here's a scenario you're probably familiar with if you've ever been to IKEA: You topple out of the store, exhausted and vaguely elated, stocked up on affordable furniture. You have a day of assembly ahead of you, complet...

The debate between open shelving and closed cabinets in the kitchen divides many people. Some find the look charming, but hate the practicality of it. Others think it looks messy, but wonder if they'd use their stuff mor...

This kitchen was super cute and cozy, with beautiful whitewashed hardwood cabinets, bright, cheerful curtains, and platters that coordinate with the yellow paint. But it had been 14 years since this kitchen had gotten a ...

Believe it or not, there's a big mistake most people are making when they clean. Not cleaning your home from top to bottom--a.k.a. dusting first and leaving sweeping and mopping for last--can have some major consequences...