I moved from Manchester to New York City. Here are 7 things I miss about living in Northern England.

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I love NYC, but I miss some things about Manchester, England.

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A couple converted a $10,000 school bus into their dream home. Now they're exploring the US while working full-time.

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Pooja and Kumar converted a school bus into a home and have traveled across the country since 2021.

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I'm a Canadian who's lived in NYC and Toronto. Quality of life is better in Canada, but I still prefer the US.

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The author (not pictured) is Canadian and has enjoyed living in the US.

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From no natural light to low ceilings, interior designers share 15 clever fixes to common design problems

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Interior designers have simple solutions to brighten up your living space.

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Former Dollar Tree employee shares the 7 things they never buy at the discount chain

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Dollar Tree has some excellent products for a low price — but it also has a few things I don't think are worth it.

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12 tricks to make your cheap furniture look more expensive, from interior designers

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There are a few cheap ways to upgrade your furniture.

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I moved from NYC to live in a Hawaiian penthouse with 19 strangers. Co-living helped me form adult friendships.

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The author (not pictured) moved to Hawaii to live with strangers and loved it.

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10 things you should get rid of to create a more peaceful space, according to interior designers

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Simple changes can make a room more tranquil.

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I left the US to move to a charming French town sight unseen. It was the best decision I've ever made.

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My husband and I moved to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, sight unseen.

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I left NYC after 20 years so I could live near Disney World. Florida's been great despite some big drawbacks.

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I moved from NYC to Florida in 2023.

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