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Cats are great, sure, but they can also be jerks. Like when they step all over your face in the middle of the…

Reupholstering old furniture—whether it’s a sofa you’ve had for years, or a couch you rescued from the curb—can give…

At the heart of every living room, there’s a couch that has seen it all. Between the butts, pets, food spills and…

Giving gifts that make a loved one’s face light up is always a great feeling, but when traveling during the holiday…

Even if you’re not someone who normally needs a lot of “me time,” visiting family can be overwhelming. In a packed…

Being a gracious dinner guest means finding polite ways to navigate prickly parts of the event—whether that’s…

Being stuck in traffic sucks, being stuck in holiday traffic is even worse. If you’re driving this holiday season,…

Magnetic knife holders are a great way to keep your knives at the ready, sure, but they’re also useful for keeping…

When you’re planning a wedding, you want the perfect day, including providing your guests with celebratory drinks. A…

Hostels are an inexpensive option when you want to stretch your travel budget and don’t mind sharing space with…

Staying motivated enough to work toward our goals can be tough. The minutia of life can get in the way of our lofty…

You don’t have to hate your job to consider quitting. Feeling only lukewarm about the work you do or the team you…

Free drinks always make a night out better, but you don’t have to cozy up to the bartender to get them. Instead, use…

If you’re in Los Angeles or Philadelphia this Friday and Saturday, you can get a spooky start to your Halloween…

We’ve all had at least one coworker who was difficult, whether it was a personality clash or a case of chronic…

Halloween is a holiday many kids eagerly anticipate, and besides the candy, a big part of the fun is putting…

Service dogs have an important job to do, but that doesn’t make them any less cute. If you want to say hello to or…

You might believe that cats are impossible to train, but really, you can use a similar approach to training a dog.…

Podcasts are a great way to pass the time during your commute, or if you’re running errands or doing chores. If…

Art projects are an easy way to bond with your kid and give them a chance to show their creative side. Even cooler…