Ah, the junk drawer — a clutter classic. This is where my 15-minute method was born. I had a client who was overwhelmed by the idea of decluttering her entire house, so I suggested starting with just ...

The "15-minute City" is an urban planning concept where your main daily needs are a close walk, bike or transit ride from home. It could also help limit global warming, but it faces major obstacles.

Central Paris, where the concept of the 15-minute city is a prime focus of the French capital's mayor. I grew up in a 15-minute city. Or really, to be more precise, I grew up in a 15-minute ...