Carrie McBride
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But First, Coffee: The Best Coffee Tables for Any Style
Coffee tables don't often drive the design of a room, but they can be a statement piece instead of an afterthought. Here are 9 to help start your search. → Read More
I Tried The 4-7-8 Trick to Fall Asleep Fast
I first heard about it on Facebook, where the positive endorsements from friends and friends of friends were a siren song that I couldn't resist. → Read More
Walk-Up World: Pros & Cons of Living on the First Floor
If you're considering a first floor apartment, here are what we consider the major benefits and drawbacks. → Read More
10 Telltale Signs You May Be Living in a Grown Up Home
When you're young and carefree, where you live is sometimes just a place to sleep between working and being a social butterfly. And that's fine. That's what being young is all about. But most of us, at some point or another, wake up, look around and realize that our home is no longer Dorm Room 2.0, but has the markings of a real, grown-up abode. → Read More
10 Items in the IKEA Kids Section You'll Want for Yourself
There are some good grownup finds you might be overlooking. → Read More
What Else To Do When You Change Your Clocks This Weekend
As you go about your home changing your clocks, there are some other important household undertakings you should consider doing at the same time. → Read More
True Bargain Hunters Need to Know This Online Shopping Tip
Here's how to win the get-the-best-price game whenever possible. → Read More
Calling all Neatniks: IKEA's Pegboard System Finally Hits US
IKEA's SKADIS line of pegboard offers versatile storage options all over the house and neatniks everywhere can rejoice. → Read More
IKEA Molger Bench Ideas Hacks
It's a versatile workhorse you can use almost anywhere. → Read More
A Genius Idea for Saving Money on Takeout Meals
In case "cook more" isn't one of your New Year's resolutions. → Read More
Amazon's Black Friday Sale: Our Picks For the Best Deals
Welcome to the unofficial-official start to holiday shopping → Read More
The Best Cyber Monday Deals on Vacuums
Vacuums aren't really fun to buy. Sure, you're happy to have one that makes the chore of vacuuming quicker and easier, but few of us relish plunking down our hard-earned cash for one. But if it's time to upgrade, why not do it on a day when they're heavily discounted? Just because you tuned out for Black Friday doesn't mean you missed out on all the deals. From bigger investments like Dysons to… → Read More
It's Etsy's Cyber Week & All These (& More) Are on Sale
Not to let the big box stores have all the fun (and dollars), Etsy announced its own Cyber Week — perfect for people who prefer to give their money to the little guy (and gal). → Read More
Best Places to Buy Flannel Sheets
I've always found flannel sheets to be a comforting antidote to crisp winter nights. Here are the best sources I've found for great flannel sheets. → Read More
Your Thanksgiving Essentials Checklist
Not enough forks to go around? Awkward. → Read More
12 Ways To Use IKEA's Bekvam Spice Racks All Over the House
Leave the spices behind! → Read More
For Sale Lovers: Stylish Furniture that's 50% Off or More
10% off - don't make me laugh. → Read More
One Thing Not To Skimp On When Trying to Sell Your Home
This is not your typical "Before & After" post. → Read More
Charm & Light in this Romantic East Village One-Bedroom Gem
14 foot ceilings? Yes, please. → Read More
12 IKEA Products Every Renter Should Know About
I'm a lifelong renter and IKEA products have come to the rescue for many of my rental conundrums over the years. → Read More