Home & Practical Living

Dry air got you down? Scratchy throat, flaky skin, and even static shocks jarring you everywhere you go? You’re not alone. And as we turn up the heat or air-conditioning, our homes often dry out to deserts of humidity. The good news? A good humidifier can significantly improve your space by restoring soothing moisture and alleviating any […]

Are you dreaming of a lush, draping houseplant that’s also easy to care for? 3 Devil’s Ivy (Pothos) The Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), also known as Devil’s Ivy, is your ideal choice! However, even these renowned low-maintenance plants can occasionally leave you perplexed. Are you seeing yellow leaves? Is it not growing as fast as you are hoping

Have you been enchanted by the bold, architectural beauty of the snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)? Or perhaps you’ve been told it’s one of the easiest houseplants to look after and want to introduce some greenery into your space without the hassle? You’ve come to the correct place! A lot of us find snake plants super rewarding to grow,

Sweet Dreams, Clean Air: The Quietest Air Purifiers for Baby Nurseries and Bedrooms A good night’s sleep is essential for babies and grownups alike. Creating a quiet and healthy environment for their baby is crucial for new parents. Air purifiers are great at eliminating dust, allergens, and other pollutants, but the amount of noise they make can

Best Air Purifiers For Apartments Under $100: Small Space, Fresh Air—Buyer’s Guide If you live in an apartment, you probably deal with limited space and limited control over your air quality. It’s easy for those of us who live in smaller living and breathing spaces to be affected more by pet dander, cooking odors, dust mites, or seasonal

How to Choose an Air Purifier That Actually Cleans Your Air, Not Just Your Credit Card. You select organic produce, filter your drinking water and maybe even exercise regularly. But what you breathe in air? Indoor air pollution, often unseen and underappreciated, lurks in our homes, workplaces, and cars. From dust mites and pet dander to volatile organic

If you live in a basement apartment or work in a windowless office, you may think finding houseplants for low light is a daunting task. While there are a slew of plants that can survive in dimly-lit spots, there is a nicer distinction between mere survival and flourishing in low-light environments. Most indoor houseplants that can thrive

Indoor air pollution levels can reach up to 5 times higher than outdoor air. This EPA statistic is alarming since people spend about 90% of their time indoors. Air-purifying indoor plants have become a vital solution to this problem. NASA’s groundbreaking Clean Air Study tested 19 different houseplant species. The results showed these plants could