What 1980s Prices Teach Us About Saving Money Today
There is this incredibly strange, almost magnetic nostalgia that hits whenever you look back at old ads from the 1980s. A brand-new sports car for under ten grand. A gallon of gas is hovering right around a dollar. Movie tickets that cost less than a bad cup of coffee do today. It is so easy to look at those numbers and feel a sudden, sharp pang of envy. You can’t help but wonder how anyone back then managed to struggle with...
The Use of Film Clips in Modern Study Courses
A three-minute scene from a Scorsese film can do something a textbook chapter often can’t. It puts theory in motion. It shows subtext, pacing, and character without explaining them – and asks the student to figure out how they work. That’s not passive learning. That’s close reading with moving images. Film clips have moved from occasional classroom novelty to a genuine pedagogical tool across disciplines....
The Evolution of the Backyard: Why an Outdoor Kitchen is the Ultimate Upgrade
For many homeowners, the kitchen has always been the heart of the home, but recently that heart has moved into the backyard. Moving the culinary experience outside is more than just a trend; it is a lifestyle shift that blends the joy of cooking with the relaxation of being in the fresh air. The real hook for a successful backyard culinary space is the transition from “grilling” to “hosting,” where the chef is...
Looking Forward to Gardening This Spring? Avoid These 4 Injuries
Spring gardening is just one of the things that people look forward to all winter long. It’s the perfect time of year to be outside getting your hands dirty. However, even though spring gardening can be a fun and rewarding experience, it can also be a very difficult and injury-ridden time of year if you’re not careful. It’s not uncommon, for instance, for someone to experience aches and pains and injuries simply due to making...
5 Home Design Trends from the ‘80s to Incorporate into Your Rental Property Today
Retro isn’t just back — it’s thriving. Style trends from the 1980s, some of which quickly fell out of favor, have since made their way back into the mainstream of popular design. Neon signs, brass fixtures, geometric shapes, and mirrored surfaces are among the hallmarks of this decade that are finding a new life in modern homes and rental units. For a rental property owner, this rising tide of ’80s-inspired...
