Rancid Cooking Oils That Turn Into Health Hazards Rancid Cooking Oils That Turn Into Health Hazards (image credits: pixabay) Those bottles of vegetable, canola, and olive oil sitting in your pantry might seem harmless after their expiration dates, but oxidative rancidity causes the breakdown of unsaturated fats in oil, while regularly using rancid oil can …
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 Million-Dollar Manuscripts Hiding in Plain Sight The Million-Dollar Manuscripts Hiding in Plain Sight (image credits: rawpixel) What if I told you that dusty old book collecting dust on your shelf could be worth more than your car? In May 2023, the earliest, most complete Hebrew Bible drew a record-breaking $38.1 million bid at a …
The Sticker Shock That Got Me Thinking The Sticker Shock That Got Me Thinking (image credits: unsplash) When I first called around for cleaning service quotes three years ago, I expected to pay maybe sixty or seventy dollars for a basic clean. For a standard 2-3 bedroom house, the cost for this service typically ranges …
The Rise and Crushing Fall of Oversized Dreams The Rise and Crushing Fall of Oversized Dreams (image credits: pixabay) Something shocking is happening in neighborhoods across America. Those massive, imposing houses that once symbolized success and the American Dream are becoming ghostly reminders of unsustainable excess. Grist went so far as to say there are …