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

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

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

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

Dave DIY | Your Guide To Mattress Sizes and Bed Dimensions

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

Dave's Picks | Coronavirus: Straight Talk from NPR & Mark Manson

Dave's Picks | Coronavirus: Straight Talk from NPR & Mark Manson

Timely twofer mashup for y’all featuring an excellent NPR podcast and one of our new fave bloggers, Mark Manson whose weekly (Motherf*cking Monday AKA MFM) newsletter is always severely on point. Without further adieu, enjoy some philosophy wit’ a side of coronavirus musings and savvy tips to stay safe and healthy.

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

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.

Dave DIY | Troubleshooting your PTAC Heating/Cooling Unit

Dave DIY | Troubleshooting your PTAC Heating/Cooling Unit

Need to troubleshoot your PTAC Heating/Cooling Unit? Dave’s hear to save the day. WOOSH.

Dave DIY | Cleaning the filter on your PTAC Heating/Cooling Unit

Dave DIY | Cleaning the filter on your PTAC Heating/Cooling Unit

Need to clean the filter on your PTAC Heating/Cooling Unit? Look no further. Let us show you the way! TADA.

Dave DIY: Under Pressure

Dave DIY: Under Pressure

Is the water pressure in your kitchen sink low? This is most likely just build up of some sort in the aerator at the tip of the kitchen faucet. You can pretty easily check this by unscrewing the tip and cleaning out any debris that might be in the aerator from the water supply. A small wrench might be helpful.

Watch this short video to see how to easily solve this.