Moving in with your partner for the first time can be scary. Here are some tips for making it work when living with a significant other.  Living with your partner can be both rewarding and challenging. While pretty much all of us have had the experience of living with family members or roommates, living with a significant other is a whole new adventure. Moving in together is an important …

Having a well-organized desk can help boost your productivity and make your home or office look nicer. Here are some tips for setting up and maintaining a beautifully organized desk.  If you’re wondering what you can do to become more efficient at work, take a look at your desk. If it’s messy and hasn’t been reorganized in months (or maybe even years), it’s time to do a bit of …

Wondering what tools you need to make cleaning your home fast and easy? Here’s a guide to some useful cleaning tools.  Cleaning your house or apartment can be a drag. Most people would rather not spend a lot of time vacuuming carpets, wiping down countertops, and dusting shelves. There are some things you can do to make cleaning more enjoyable, such as listening to music or a podcast. Cleaning …

Utilizing your balcony more often can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, especially if you live in a city. Here’s how you can get the most out of your balcony.  Many people in Japan use their balconies to hang laundry. It is also common to see balconies being used as a place to store bicycles. As convenient as balconies are, they can do much more than serve …