Working from home is hard, for more reasons than one. No space, no privacy, no routine, no work-life boundary? Getting to work in your PJs probably sounds a whole lot less glamorous than it did a few years ago. Parents of young kids are often first in line to head back to the office, hoping […]
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Glass Topped Desks: Hiding Your Home Office In Plain Sight
19
Sep
Sep
Choosing a new desk for your home office can be a bit of a balancing act. You want something that’s both stylish and functional, of course. If your desk will be in a public area of your home, you’ll also want something that’s small enough for the needs of your space, and subtle enough to […]
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Don’t Lose Sleep Over It: Six Ways To Put A Home Office In Any Bedroom
28
Mar
Mar
I’ve spent a good chunk of the last year helping people figure out where to put a home office when they don’t have a spare room to dedicate to one. Often the most available and effective spot to do it is right in your own bedroom. Why? Bedrooms are quiet, with doors that close for […]
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Closet Conversions: Six Projects To Reinvent Your Spare Closet
20
Mar
Mar
I’ve always coveted more closet space. I never seem to have enough of it, and there’s no better way to hide a lot of accumulated stuff – whether it’s clothes, board games, golf clubs, or old paperwork – than behind a closed closet door. Which is why it might sound a little outrageous to suggest […]
09
Mar
Mar
In my part of the world, the snow is finally melting, the birds are migrating back, and the sun is visible for a reasonable amount of time. It’s spring! And for many of us, that means the daunting task of spring cleaning. While there are book-sized guides for getting your life organized now and forever, […]
11
Oct
Oct
With many office workers stuck at home because of COVID closures, the home office has gone from a luxury to an essential. Many who might have been content to open their laptop at the dining table last year are now looking for upgrades to make their home office more comfortable and usable. While the question […]
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Put A Desk In Your Entryway: Building A Surprisingly-Effective Home Office
05
Sep
Sep
I’ve spent a lot of time lately brainstorming new ways to squeeze an extra desk or two into a home that doesn’t really have space for a full home office. After all, I’m far from the only person navigating remote work for the first time. Whether it’s just you plugging in your laptop or a […]
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Laptop Tables: The Only Office Furniture You Need To Work From Home
07
Jul
Jul
If the need to work from home hit you unexpectedly – or is lasting longer than you thought it would – you’ve probably spent the last few months scrambling to find a way to get work done at home that actually…works. This can be especially difficult if you don’t have space for a dedicated home […]
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Building a Temporary Home Office Anywhere in the Home
15
May
May
Due to unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances, people everywhere are suddenly finding themselves working from home. Without any preparation, your home can feel like the worst place to get something done as you can’t take the office and accompanying professional environment home with you. However, building a temporary home office is easy and relatively affordable, letting […]
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Where To Put A Desk In Your Living Room To Get A Home Office You Can Live With
31
Dec
Dec
Whether you have a full time desk job or live your life gig by gig, the nature of the work we do every day (and where and how we do it) is very different than it was even ten years ago. Nearly-ubiquitous wi-fi means many jobs that used to be cubicle-bound can now be done […]