Old Paint Cans That Freeze and Thaw Old Paint Cans That Freeze and Thaw (image credits: pixabay) Most homeowners don’t realize that storing paint in the garage is generally not a good idea, especially if you live in a location with extreme weather conditions. When paint goes through repeated cycles of freezing and thawing, it …
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Expired Cosmetics and Toiletries Expired Cosmetics and Toiletries (image credits: unsplash) This is probably the most shocking discovery waiting in your bathroom cabinets right now. It’s recommended you replace cosmetics according to their specific shelf lives (mascara after 3-6 months, lipstick after 1-2 years), though most of us aren’t doing that. By August, we usually …
The Unexpected Return of Clean Lines and Tapered Legs The Unexpected Return of Clean Lines and Tapered Legs (image credits: unsplash) Something remarkable is happening in America’s living rooms right now, and it’s catching even the most seasoned interior designers off guard. In the past year, about half of my virtual interior design projects have …
The Power of Simple Words The Power of Simple Words (image credits: unsplash) You’d be shocked how much a simple phrase from grandma can shape your entire worldview. The words our grandparents say might seem ordinary in the moment, but they stick with us forever like invisible tattoos on our hearts. Research tells us that …
The Sweet Trap That’s Secretly Sabotaging Your Body The Sweet Trap That’s Secretly Sabotaging Your Body (image credits: unsplash) Most people grab that morning pastry without thinking twice, but what if I told you that the average American consumes around seventeen teaspoons of added sugar per day, when consuming a diet high in simple sugars …
The Helicopter Parent’s Shadow The Helicopter Parent’s Shadow (image credits: pixabay) When parents hover like helicopters, swooping in to rescue their children from every challenge and disappointment, they’re unknowingly setting up their kids for a lifetime of anxiety and self-doubt. Research shows that helicopter parenting is associated with increased anxiety, depression, and prescribed medication use …