Keep Clothes on a Hanger
Why are your most precious pieces (that stunning chiffon blouse, that silk dress that makes you feel amazing) always the ones to fall to the closet floor? Because there's not enough friction between the hangers and the buttery-smooth fabrics. Rubber bands to the rescue! Wrap one around each side of a hanger, looping until the elastic is tightly secured. Then hang those pesky garments as normal. The fabric will catch on the rubber, so no more sliding down.
Open Stubborn Jars
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Go With Your Gut - Each of us has a little voice inside that knows more than the conscious mind. It's called intuition, and it deserves your attention.
Cognitive scientists, who study how human beings think and reason, generally define intuition as knowledge gained without rational thought, and they believe it's a natural part of how our brains work. Humans have two main ways of absorbing information. One is a slow, deliberate process, in which we methodically analyze details for instance, comparing two laptop models before buying. The second happens almost instantly, and the insight feels like it came out of the blue. In fact, though, it's based on data we've gathered subconsciously over time and, in a flash, connected with our past experiences.
buh-bye, beige!
Magnolia Network star and interior designer Natalie Papier colorized a classic 1920s Oak Park, Illinois, home using lots of paint, some wallpaper, and a bunch of brilliant tricks.
What to Wear for the In-Between Weather
Will it be hot outside, or brisk and chilly? Yes! And these on-trend pieces will help you get it just right.
SAME YEAR, NEW YOU!
25 little ways to reset yourself for fall
CONQUERING YOUR INNER CRITIC
You're able to give everyone else grace when they mess up. But when it comes to yourself? Not so much.
Goodbye to All That
Burdened by the weight of wouldas, shouldas, and couldas, a former compulsive goal setter discovers the freedom of giving up.
how we live
ADVICE, INSPIRATION & A LITTLE PEACE OF MIND
YOUR CLEANING TOOLS
Spread suds, not grime! The stuff in your utility closet needs to be washed too. Here's how to get each job done.
BOOST YOUR SUPERMARKET SMARTS
Whether you love grocery shopping or hate it, you can probably stand to be better at it. So we asked insiders to chime in with their top tips.
how to do things
IDEAS, DIYS & REALLY GOOD TIPS