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It is November and you know what that means... it is time for Christmas! At least, that is what retailers think. Many major retailers actually start selling Christmas decor before October is even over. It is a huge compe...

Name: Emilie Hebert, my cat Leo Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Size: 752 square feet Years lived in: 2 months, renting I moved to Colorado to attend graduate school, and hopefully I'll be here for awhile. I signed on t...

What is it about succulents that makes them so addictive? Every time we go to Home Goods or Whole Foods, we wind up buying a new succulent, without having anywhere to put it. Our windowsills are lined with them, the coff...

Name: Stacey Lipstein Location: Leslieville -- Toronto, Canada Size: 950 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, owned Stacey knew that sizing up a 950-square-foot house for a growing family was going to be a challenge, but...

Towels may serve a strictly utilitarian purpose--to dry you off after a shower, swim, or long bath--but, trust us, they're far from basic. Truth is, choosing the right towel for your lifestyle and space can add a luxurio...

Renters like nice things too! And, thankfully, each year more and more products emerge that are removable and won't jeopardize your security deposit when you move out. So, you can fix up your space temporarily and not sa...

The influx of guests this time of year always kickstarts my home to-do list. Install curtain rods, update the showerhead, and oh yeah, finally dress that naked wall. Instead of spending time searching for that perfect pi...

Since we all must consume food every day to fuel our bodies, it's not surprising many of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen -- or that we spend so much time thinking about ways to improve the kitchen. Since limitation...

Wellness starts at home. That's why it's important to know what kinds of things healthy eaters avoid keeping in their kitchens--or at least out of plain sight. We called upon six of our favorite health, wellness, and fit...