Offering less inventory—a practice that goes against years of steadily expanded assortments of sizes and styles—is in many cases a necessity, not a choice. Even before the pandemic, supply chains were shifting due to the tariff war between the U.S. and China. Now, the global pandemic adds another layer of complexity as new manufacturing centers such as Bangladesh and parts of Central America become virus hot spots as well.
As 2020 graduates face an uncertain job market, delayed start dates and little sense of when offices can reopen, some are staying home longer than planned. Others are at home indefinitely.
Cooking and dining at home has led to the rediscovery of the dining room.
Most of the time, the castings are small piles that are not a problem, but they can be large enough to make walking in a lawn uncomfortable.
Hygge is “the art of creating a nice atmosphere, . . . the pursuit of everyday happiness.”
The interview process could be mostly, or entirely, virtual—even if the job itself isn’t slated to be. Standard interview advice still applies: Dress professionally, ask smart questions and so on. But you should also adopt a few new best practices.
It’s no wonder “Palm Springs”—on Hulu—made such a splash at the Sundance Film Festival in January. It looks like a studio film, it’s fun and reminds you of the sun and warmth. Thankfully, it’s just as effective off the mountain.
It’s illegal in only a few states to transport an unsecured animal in an open vehicle, such as the bed of a pickup truck or a top-down convertible. Regardless, the practice is unsafe for animals and drivers.
Creating an inviting retreat needn’t require a complete redo of an entire room. Seek out a sunny corner or an underused space of any room.
When free time is again at a premium, having a powerful reason to exercise is vital. “If you have better ‘whys,’ then it’s probably going to maintain your motivation, says one expert.
Cooking a roast is not like cooking burgers or barbecuing chicken, where you’re seeing the fire and engaging with it in an ongoing way. With a roast, your grill is now your oven. The same principles of convective heat that cook food in your oven now apply to the grill.
The key is to look for pinot grigio from northern Italy, where altitude helps preserve the grapes’ acidity and freshness.
Sloan talks about painting floors, choosing colors, using stencils and blocking stain from coming through paint when transforming older furniture.
Try using the plant-based “meat” product for Jalapeño Burgers and Chilaquiles With Red Beans and Charred Tomatillo Salsa. You can find Impossible meat at 4,700 stores nationwide, including Kroger stores.
There’s something incredibly practical about putting money into your home, in the right places. The key is to not get carried away by convincing yourself every dollar spent is wise or even an investment.
There will be good days and bad days, no matter how well you plan ahead. Young children are the hardest to plan for, so you will need to cut yourself a lot of slack.
Cassandra Aarssen is the creator of Clutterbug, a home organizing business that provides education, inspiration and support through YouTube, podcasts and social media. She also stars in HGTV’s latest fully self-shot series “Hot Mess House.” She has written four books on the subject. Aarssen joined staff writer Jura Koncius for The Washington Post’s Home Front […]
What’s this wet cornmeal stuff all over my mulch?
Try a Spicy Watermelon Margarita, Golden Daiquiri or a Garden Pimm’s Cup—or all three—when you’re relaxing in the backyard, dreaming of being on vacation.
Drooling often results from chewing houseplants, especially those that contain insoluble oxalate crystals.
