A Place of My Own The only time I’ve ever lived alone was when I was 21 years old, shortly after graduating from college. Unsure of “what to do with my life,” I moved back to my hometown and began …
Smaller house = happier life?
“Why Smaller Houses can Lead to Happier Lives,” proclaims the title of a recent Washington Post article. I found it chock-full of compelling facts, figures and insights about shared households and …
The Brilliance and Simplicity of a Whiteboard
January is a month where many of us feel compelled to start fresh, or at least reflect upon our lives and consider whether there might be certain areas where we could make changes or improve upon how …
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Boring Homes and Gardens
“HGTV is making homes boring and sad.” A flurry of headlines similar to this cropped up a couple of years ago, referencing a study published in the Journal of Consumer Research. Annetta Grant and …
Nightmare Housemates…and other things that go bump in the night
The recent Halloween holiday–a time when those who celebrate get a good dose of both fun and fright–got me thinking about the concept of the “nightmare housemate." Psychologists offer several …
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The Search…for housing that is a good fit
I move around a lot - I’ve spent almost my entire working life in the tourism industry, which is highly seasonal. The most sought-after destinations attract a glut of visitors (and an influx of …
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