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Expert tips for homeschooling and working at home with young children

As schools begin to reopen, homeschooling is back on the table. Even if an in-person classroom is on the horizon, parents are starting the school year with the herculean task of being a parent, a teacher, and either running... Read More
Home office and school supplies to get you through fall

This fall might seem filled with impossibilities. Instead of backpacks and pencil cases, students now need desks and blue-light blocking glasses. Instead of pressed suits, office workers need ring lights and ball chairs. Going back to work while the... Read More
Should you vote in person or mail it in?

Despite early voting options offered in 39 states and D.C., and the millions of mail-in ballots that will be cast this coming November, most of us still think of Election Day as a fixed date. “Elections are not about... Read More
These seven storefronts have closed, but their spirits live on elsewhere

The landscape of NYC will surely be changed (and has already changed) due to the strain of the coronavirus. Landmark restaurants like Odessa and Lucky Strike and the strangely beloved Gem Spa in the East Village have permanently closed.... Read More
Remodeling right now: Budgeting and preparing for a renovation during the coronavirus

Here’s one silver lining for homeowners during this home-bound era: If you’ve been dreaming of upgrading your space, this could be the perfect time to go for it. Christopher Dameron of Brooklyn’s Dameron Architecture said that homeowners looking for... Read More