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Buy Nothing Part 1: Two Women Launch Stop-Shopping Movement to Save Planet

“What are you writing about this week?” DC asks, stopping by the door to my home office, where he can bet his front teeth that if it’s Satur

ADUs are Hot Properties, and Now Often Legal, Too

Marni Jameson

May 3

ADUs are Hot Properties, and Now Often Legal, Too

Last week, I wrote about a young family who, like many others reacting to the pandemic’s fallout, fled their condo and life in the big city

As Cities Lose Luster, Residents Flee to Suburbs

Marni Jameson

Apr 26

As Cities Lose Luster, Residents Flee to Suburbs

From their two-bedroom condo in a high-rise residential tower in downtown San Francisco, Kristina and Grayson Dove enjoyed all the Golden Ga

Lighting Trends Part 3: When Replacing Light Fixtures, Replace Bulbs, too

Marni Jameson

Apr 19

Lighting Trends Part 3: When Replacing Light Fixtures, Replace Bulbs, too

The day had finally come, well, actually the night, when I got to see my home in a new light ― LED light to be exact. I had been waiting imp

Home Office: How to Make Working from Home Work

Marni Jameson

Apr 12

Home Office: How to Make Working from Home Work

Is it me, or, as the pandemic slowly whimpers away, are you, too, hearing those who have been cooped up working from home chanting: There's

Conquering Flower Fears: Book Helps Gardeners Add Color

Marni Jameson

Apr 5

Conquering Flower Fears: Book Helps Gardeners Add Color

“Of course, you should to this,” I said. I was on the phone with my college roommate, who’d called to ask whether she was crazy to consider

Living with Pets Part 2: How to Teach Pets House Rules

Marni Jameson

Mar 29

Living with Pets Part 2: How to Teach Pets House Rules

Is it too much to ask our beloved pets to follow just a few house rules? I mean not ridiculous rules like, in exchange for free room and boa

Living with Pets Part 1: How to Help Your Pet Age in Place

Marni Jameson

Mar 22

Living with Pets Part 1: How to Help Your Pet Age in Place

He was there for her in her darkest hour. Later, she was there for his. At age 3, Mya, a rat terrier mix, had been left at an animal shelt

Marni Jameson

Mar 15

Eight Ways to Show Your House You Care

Let’s give it up for our houses. Over the past year, they have really been there for us. Like a good partner, they’ve provided solid support

Marni Jameson

Mar 8

New HVAC System Trips Heated Discussion

I would like the record to show, I was against replacing our heating and air conditioning system. For once, my husband wanted to spend money

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