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Dave DIY | Make your home INSTAGRAM-worthy!

First time living on your own and want to make it YOURS? When it comes to home decoration, it is often true that you are most likely to get it wrong the first time, e.g; the couch is too big, the decor doesn't match, the colors are off, etc.

Dave DIY | How To Exercise Your Dog When You're Stuck Indoors

Since we have and are continuing practicing social distancing within our homes

— not only do we need to exercise — but so do our furry friends.

Dave DIY | Planters Galore

Ditch the boring planters and get something interesting for your home!

The right plant can go a long way in transforming your home. You can own the most amazing plant but if you leave it in the plastic nursery pot, you might have a problem as your plant will eventually grow out of its original container.

Dave DIY | The best air purifiers — recommended by docs and air quality experts

You don't have to be on the West coast to feel the effects of the recent wildfires that have been happening. Here in New York, the sky was hazy and the sun had turned into a red-orange color as clouds of smoke made their way 3,000 miles across the country.

Dave DIY | Just moved into a new place? Here are some essentials!

So you finally found the perfect home …

Here are some essential homewares and items to make your space a lil’ cozier and a whole lot more home-y!

Dave DIY | BBQs & Summer Backyard Grilling

Summer backyard grilling sounds like all fun and games until ... it isn't!

BBQs and cookouts have become a huge part of our culture, especially during the summer holidays. But grill fires are still a huge risk.

Dave DIY | 4th of July Fireworks — Keeping your Pets Safe & Secure

The Fourth of July holiday

is quickly approaching, and with it comes Fourth of July fireworks and fears. While pyrotechnic extravaganzas are fun for us to watch, our pets feel a bit differently. Bright lights, ear splitting sounds, and acrid smells in the air are terrifying to our furry friends. Many pets are lost each July when fireworks cause them to panic and run away, trying to escape the spectacle. Others cower in closets or under beds shaking with fear. For some dogs, the fear stays with them long after the fireworks stop and they are reluctant to leave the house to go for walks.

Dave DIY | Dave's handpicked houseplants that are safe for your furry friends

Have pets but not sure which plants to get?

Houseplants are good for the soul, our well-being, and our everyday lives as we are spending more and more time at home. But if you have pets, it's important to know what plants to get because some are dangerously poisonous to your pets.
Plants like aloe and philodendron are extremely toxic to pets, causing them irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea. So it's important to know what you have around those furry ones.

Dave DIY | IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

How many of you felt like you wished you had an emergency stash in 2020 when the world was hit with a pandemic?

Dave DIY | Best Standing Desks | #WFH

Working from the couch certainly has its benefits but it's not exactly the best for your posture — long term. Your office space at home should accommodate for both sitting and standing, giving the most versatility for changes of position to accommodate your body.

Dave DIY | Your Guide To Mattress Sizes and Bed Dimensions

Mattress size. Because in New York. Every cubic inch counts.

Bushwick Daily | Why It’s Time to Finally Get Renter’s Insurance

Renter’s Insurance helps protect your stuff whether you’re at home or on the go. For many transient Brooklyn residents, signing up for a policy falls somewhere between scheduling a dentist appointment and finally organizing your sock drawer: you know you should do it but somehow never get around to it.

I’ve lived in my apartment for nearly a year and a half and still hadn't taken the plunge, until I found Lemonade. They offer Renters Insurance, which is extremely worth getting to protect everything you own, in the space you don’t. This includes your laptop (which will be covered even if it’s stolen at a coffee shop or on vacation—their policy covers personal property anywhere in the world), your jewelry, your art, your furniture and more.