Summer brings with it a laundry list of fun trips and activities we can’t wait to pack into every square inch of three short months. But the one thing we humans are always excited to do more than anything is eat and drink outside. And that means grilling: Yes, cooking food over open flames to … Read more
We all know what it’s like to be caught between a rock and a hard place…but what about between a book press and a hard place? This is the dilemma that Mary Clare Butler faced when she found the perfect item for her printing business, but had no way to transport it. Muscle When You … Read more
Moving isn’t something you do everyday – so it stands to reason you’re probably not up to speed on the tips and tricks professional movers use to pack. You have boxes and tape, right? What else do you need?! If you want to learn to pack for moving like a pro, you just need to … Read more
We know – buying IKEA furniture can require hours of aggravating, wrist-twinging setup with an Allen Wrench. But when it comes to stretching your dollar, the Swedish mega warehouse of impossible-to-pronounce names is tough to beat. And yet, purposeful or not, IKEA furniture is highly hackable. The minimalist stylings and colors – and the lower … Read more
Ever found an awesome item on Craiglist? Before you decide to drop cash on the item, what’s the second thing that comes to mind?…Oh right, how am I going to get this home? Kristen Vandenberg, a Chicagoan and employee at Leo Burnett, faced a similar predicament. The Perfect One-Stop Shop Kristen had found the perfect arcade … Read more
There’s never been a better time to ditch your car or avoid buying one altogether. Cars are rad – but they come bogged down with a ton of ongoing costs like gas, maintenance, licensing, registration, and insurance – to name a few. And parking? Good luck finding free parking, or spots without enforced time limits, … Read more