Ace of Space: Grow an Edible Garden on the Roof" alt="Ace of Space: Grow an Edible Garden on the Roof" />

If you're anything like me, you probably don't have a porch or huge backyard for a fruit and vegetable garden. But chances are that you have a roof, and that's a great place to start an edible gardening project. Apartment Therapy recently featured the story of Basil Lee. He's a Brooklyn-based architect who has ... Continue Reading »

How to Downsize to Under 100 Things" alt="How to Downsize to Under 100 Things" />

Have you heard of the 100 Thing Challenge? The challenge was started by Dave Bruno, who calls it "my little way to personalize my efforts to fight American-style consumerism." "A lot of people around the world feel 'stuck in stuff,' " Bruno explains. "They feel like their closets and garages are too full of things that ... Continue Reading »

Moving With Kids: More Fun, Less Stress" alt="Moving With Kids: More Fun, Less Stress" />

If moving is stressful for adults, imagine what it must be doing to your children! So if you're moving with kids, it's essential to consider how they feel. Our experts say the key to make moving with kids less stressful and more fun is communication and preparation. Joshua Becker, the blogger behind Becoming Minimalist, ... Continue Reading »

Ace of Space: Clean Out Your Junk Drawer" alt="Ace of Space: Clean Out Your Junk Drawer" />

Junk drawers are spaces in your home where random stuff is stored. The stuff might be useful, but it doesn't have a designated home and the result is a drawer full of clutter. For those of you with a cluttered junk drawer, consider the following strategies to clean it out: 1. Sort and remove your stuff. After ... Continue Reading »

Ace of Space: Gardening From the Ceiling" alt="Ace of Space: Gardening From the Ceiling" />

Vertical gardening and window farming is all the rage this summer. And the latest trend in the gardening world is called string gardening. The idea is simple: Grow your vegetables from the ceiling instead of the floor. Plus, string gardens don't take up much space and are a simple yet elegant addition to any room. Rachel ... Continue Reading »