The Simplest Way to Designate a Home for Items That Are Easy to Lose

If you dont know where would be best, it might help to imagine them being lost already. But how do you decide where away is? Maybe thats a good place to create a permanent home? Pay attention to how you think. For example, I always lose my notebook that I keep all my to-do lists and such in. Perhaps thats the best home for it since it always ends up there anyway....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 89 words · Denise Allen

The Slim, Black and White Workspace

Monochromatic color schemes are simple and easy on the eyes. This minimalist workspace looks neat and sleek thanks to the limited color and lack of clutter. verify any photos you include are at least 640x360. Keeping them to 16:9 helps, too! If your clever organization and good design sense catches our eye, you might be the next featured workspace.

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · Timothy Glenn

This Graphic Shows the Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA

This infographic highlights the best air-filtering plants, according to a NASA study. NASA researchers set out to find the best ways to clean the air in space stations. NASA research suggests having at least one plant per 100 square feet of home or office space. (The Snake Plant or Mother-in-Laws Tongue is pretty hardy, by the way, althoughnot entirely unkillable.) NASA Guide to Air-Filtering Houseplants| Love the Garden

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 68 words · Brianna Jones

Use Cauliflower as the Base For a Healthier Ranch Dip

Note that unlike most ranch dressings, youll need a blender to make this recipe. Cauliflower Ranch Dip Recipe| Yahoo!

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 19 words · Albert Clark

Use These Questions to Start “The Money Talk” with Your Partner

Openly talking about money in a relationship is importantand difficult. Get the conversation started by comparing your and your partners answers to these questions. What non-necessity is the most important for you to have a budget for? How often should we review our goals (both short- and long-term)? After moving in together do you think its important that we talk about big purchases? If so how much do you consider being a big purchase?...

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 129 words · Adrian Watkins

Add Olive Pits to Olive Oil for an Extra Boost of Flavor

Try dropping the leftover pits into extra virgin olive oil to add a fruity flavor. This tip comes from Bon Appetit and is especially helpful if you buy olives by weight. Youre paying for the pits anyways, so you might as well get some use out of them. Guide to Garbage: How to Give New Life to Your Kitchen Scraps| Bon Appetit Image fromcjtrigg.

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 64 words · Sandra Torres

Build a Block Retaining Wall to Beautify a Steep Slope

A yard with a steep slope can be difficult to landscape. Proper drainage is vital to the long-term success of your wall. Consider hiring a landscape architect to assist in design and planning. Expect to spend a weekend or two to build this project. How to Build a Retaining Wall| This Old House Photo byScott Costello.

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 56 words · Shannon Hernandez

Buying a Home Is 35% Cheaper Than Renting in the Biggest Metro Areas

The decision tobuy a home or rentis ahotly debated topicboth a personal and a financial decision. On average, its 35% cheaper to buy than to rent, up from 33% last year. In some areas, particularly in the south, its over 50% cheaper to buy. They compared prices and rents for similar homes in the same neighborhood to get an apples-to-apples comparison. Total homeownership costs include mortgage payments, taxes, closing costs, maintenance, and insurance....

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 105 words · Susan Robinson

Career Spotlight: What I Do as a Physician Assistant

Theres a wide gamut of professionals that provide healthcare to people every day besides doctors and nurses. My name is Jordan Hall. I am a physician assistant (PA) in Atlanta, Georgia. A PA is a medical professional who is licensed both federally and locally to practice medicine. I have been working a little over three years now. Prior to that, I was in school for about seven years preparing for this career....

May 19, 2015 · 5 min · 988 words · Sean Garcia

Cook Brownies in Your Slow Cooker When You Don't Have an Oven

Slow cookers are great forall kinds of dishes. Turn the slow cooker on low and cook for about three hours. Yes, it takes longer than the oven. 15 Surprising Uses for a Crockpot| Secret Tips From The Yumiverse

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 38 words · Elaine Johnson

Direct Deposit Into Your Savings To Trick Yourself Into Spending Less

Youve probably heard the phrasepay yourself first. you’re able to take this a step further by direct depositing your paycheck into your savings account. Set the accounts up so that you’re free to transfer money in between the two accounts. Only transfer the amount you have allotted in your budget to spend to checking. I like this method, because it makes the wholepay yourself firstthing a lot easier. As Reed says, it makes saving your default....

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 126 words · Kevin Shaw

Fit Everything In One Carry-On by Interfolding Clothes Into a Bundle

Everyone likes the idea of packing light, but a carry-on bag can fill up fast. To get all of your clothes in there without wrinkling, try folding it into one giant bundle. Heres how you do it. Use your carry-on as a guide. Line up the waist of one pair of pants against the edge of the carry-on. Take another pair of pants, and line the waist on the other edge....

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 183 words · Kristen Dean

Hide Valuables in a Hollow LED Candle

Weve shown youallkindsofwaystohide things in plain sight. 5 Ways to Hide Your Things in Plain Sight| HouseholdHacker

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 17 words · Heather Clark