Recycle your plastic bottles in style with this easy DIY. Perfect for adorning small patios or apartment windows, these planters can be hung indoors or out and take minutes to make. And they also make delightful gifts during Spring and Summer. For basically the cost of the plants, you've got a cute planter that will add a touch of sweetness to any space.

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Real estate agents at a New York-based broker are showing their company pride — and getting an extra 15 percent in commission — by having their company's logo tattooed onto their bodies.

Thirty-seven men and women at Rapid Realty have gotten the green-and-black "Double R" tattoos so far, the company's CEO and founder, Anthony Lolli, told Inman News.

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"They wear it like a badge of honor," said Lolli, who is also a real estate agent in their South Park Slope office. "They get a lot of respect from the other agents with the amount of commitment that they have."

There are other benefits as well: "Talk about marketing — they're walking billboards!" he tweeted.

Learn more about this interesting story after the jump.

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We all know what we can do to live a happier life, but when those claims are backed up by science, we tend to take them more seriously. After all, if it's been poked and prodded at by scientists, the findings definitely sound like they have more validity. It's up to you to figure out what works for you, but these strategies are worth trying! Here are some things that will increase your life satisfaction, according to studies:

• Watch less TV: Unhappy people spend more time watching TV, according to a study in the Social Indicators Research journal.
• Get older: If you're dreading the white hairs and health drawbacks of aging, know that there's a silver lining. More studies are showing that happiness increases after middle age.
• Plan a vacation: Researchers found that it's the planning of a vacation and not the actual trip itself that increases happiness in people. Perhaps the anticipation of getting away from the daily grind causes us to grin more than when we're actually on the beach without a worry in sight.
• Change it up: Even if you're doing something that makes you happy, the joy may wear off if it becomes routine. Change things up every once in a while. For example, give your current hobby a break and take up a new one.
• Be around happy people: Happiness is apparently infectious, according to a study in the British journal BMJ, so surround yourself with positive people. That doesn't mean you should break up with your Debbie Downer friends, say the researchers. You can help spread happiness by doing things to improve their lives.
• Enjoy nature: Viewing greenery gives your brain a mental break, while city living can stress you out. Take the time to visit a nearby park or garden to take in nature's beauty and boost your happiness at the same time.
• Do cultural activities: Go to the museum this weekend and get cultured. A study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found men who take part in cultural activities are more happy and satisfied versus those who don't.
• Own pets: A furry friend will increase your self-esteem, feeling of belonging, and meaning of your existence, says a study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Quite a tall order for such compact creatures.
• Do charity work and volunteer: Doing good for society has its perks. People who give away their money to charity or volunteer tend to be more satisfied, according to a study published in the journal Science.

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You might be reluctant to clean because you think it will take up too much time, but what if it only took you 15 minutes? Cleaning every day will also help reduce the time spent cleaning, so you may end up only spending 10 minutes a day cleaning your bathroom once you get into a routine. Here's what you can do to quick clean your potty room:

Daily

• Throw trash away in the trash can: 10 seconds.
• Put dirty clothes into the hamper: 10 seconds.
• Swipe the toilet bowl with a brush: 10 seconds.
• Clean strainers and throw gunk away: 10 seconds.
• Return items to where they belong: 30 seconds.
• Wipe the sink: 30 seconds. You'll save money if you're wiping with homemade disinfectant wipes.
• Wipe mirror down: 30 seconds. Use wipes or spray-on cleaner. Here's how to make your own glass cleaner.
• Sweep away or pick up hair from the bathroom: one minute. I find that it's much easier and faster to suck up hair with a hand vacuum if you have one.

Weekly

• Wipe down the toilet: two minutes. Clean the outside, the lid, and the rim. Swoosh toilet boil with brush.
• Mop or wipe bathroom tiles: three to five minutes depending on how big your bathroom is.
• Clean tub or shower: three to five minutes.
• Empty trash can: 30 seconds.

Monthly

• Clean your shower curtain: you can gently wash it in your washing machine. Wash it every month to prevent mold and mildew growth.
• Organize your stuff: make sure everything is in its right place and throw clutter away.

Instead of throwing glass jars into the recycling bin, upcycle those pasta and condiment containers into something really pretty and functional. Get organized with a chic jar dedicated just for your nails, a sweet jelly jar vase, or a creative container for your random bits and pieces. With the help of some gold spray paint and a few foam stickers, you've got all the fixings for a fun and crafty DIY. Invite all your besties, and their glass jars, to make stunning statement pieces that help organize and make great gifts.

Read on for the easy directions.

Having trouble approaching the dreaded financial discussion with your significant other? Our friends over at LearnVest are here to tell you why it's important and how you can do it successfully.

“We need to talk.”

Generally speaking, no good conversation starts with this statement . . . except when it comes to finances.

For anyone in a relationship, money isn’t just something that you should talk about: it’s a topic that you need to cover together. In fact, of the many arguments that couples can have, fights over money have been shown to be the best predictors of divorce — even more than spats over sex!

The good thing is that most people in a relationship want to be transparent about their money . . . they just don’t know how to do it. According to a recent Lawyers.com survey, 40 percent of couples (folks ranged in age from 25 to 55) agree that financial honesty is more important than being honest about fidelity.

RELATED: Long-Married Couples Confess — How We Talk About Money

So we asked LearnVest founder and CEO Alexa von Tobel — who just got married this past spring — to share her own strategy for having a productive money talk with your significant other.

Plus, you can also check out LearnVest’s new Love & Money Bootcamp, created in conjunction with Cosmopolitan magazine. The five-day program covers everything from how to successfully combine your money to the best ways to prep for your financially happy future together.

Why the Money Talk Is so Important

“Discussing finances openly with your partner is crucial because money plays into every aspect of our lives, from the jobs we take to the way we raise our children,” said Alexa. “Since it affects so many major decisions, it’s necessary to check in with your partner from time to time to make sure that you’re on the same page when it comes to your finances.”

And we’re not just referring to married couples. It’s necessary to have the money talk as soon as you start to get serious with someone, so you can lay the right foundation for further conversations as your relationship progresses.

Don’t know where to start? Here are Alexa’s top five tips for acing that first icebreaker money chat with your significant other:

Read on to find out what made the list.