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Dwell On This: It’s Time to Rearrange Your Plants
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Dwell On This: Make Your Bedroom a Device-Free Zone
Don’t be held captive by screens in your own sanctuary.
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Dwell On This: Organize Your Junk Drawer
Out of sight, out of mind doesn’t apply here anymore.
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You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.
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It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest angle of them all?
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Let’s just say, there’s room for improvement.
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Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.
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Hang your flat screen on the wall to instantly upgrade your home theater.
Dwell On This: Debrand Your Home
It’s like choosing an ad-free experience IRL.
How to Buy Custom Furniture Without Going Bankrupt
When I needed a dining table and couldn’t find one that suited my needs, I took matters into my own hands.
Retrain Your Brain and Repurpose Your Furniture
A wardrobe is just a wardrobe—until some out-of-the-box thinking changes its fate.
How to Source Vintage and Secondhand Furniture Online
All you need is patience, time, and (of course) to know where to look.
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Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.
Breathe Easy With These Tried-and-True Solutions for Indoor Air Pollution
It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.

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