Every November, writers around the world put their pens to paper (or fingers to laptop keys) and participate in National Novel Writing Month, where writers aim to write a 50,000 word novel over the month of November. If you’re participating and have been writing since November 1st, you’re probably starting to feel the exhaustion and … Read more
Moving is hard enough without the additional challenge that come from unforeseen events. When you’re uprooting your life, sometimes stuff just happens. However, there are times when an unplanned inconvenience can turn downright tragic, plunging you into moving nightmare territory. If we haven’t personally experienced them, we all know people who have. In our experience, … Read more
Remember when you were a kid, trick-or-treating on Halloween? You got to run free around the neighborhood, eat as much candy as you wanted, and there was always one house that had the creepiest setup, like a real-life graveyard, or a horror scene come to life. Now, we’re adults, and while we can still eat … Read more
You may think the focus on outdoor living is the warm summer months, but with a few minor adjustments, you can design your outdoor space to extend another full season. Fall is a great time for taking advantage of cooler temperatures and earlier sunsets – ripe for outdoor living. But rather than focusing on the … Read more
If you’ve forked over hard-earned cash for an apartment security deposit, you’ll certainly want all of it back as you move into your new pad. Landlords often have different plans—and can overcharge for “fixing” areas of your apartment at a premium cost. Don’t give them the pleasure of charging you for going beyond the often … Read more
It’s so easy to love fall. Crunchy leaves, a break from the heat, and not one, but two holidays where eating is the main activity. But those aren’t the only positives: fall aesthetics make for great home decor. You can even make some of the decor pieces work year-round – but much like picking out … Read more