prime’s Guide to Zero Week: Santa Monica

It’s no secret that Santa Monica is a tourist haven. Between Third Street Promenade, the pier and even the beach, the city is rife with overpriced, highly commercialized money traps. But there’s much more to Santa Monica than these tried-and-true tourist picks. In fact, the further south you go, the trendier and more eclectic Santa […]

prime’s Guide to Zero Week: Melrose Trading Post

There’s just so much stuff. That’s the theme of the Melrose Trading Post, held every Sunday in the parking lot of Fairfax High School. This local swap meet has a wide variety of vendors, from couples peddling organic hand scrubs to octogenarians showing off jewelry from the ‘30s. “Eclectic” doesn’t even begin to describe the […]

prime’s Guide to Zero Week: DIY dorm decor for $10 or less

Whether you’re in a dorm or an apartment, your living space can always use some sprucing up. Here are two do-it-yourself guides to help brighten up even the darkest corner of your home. While shelves are a functional way to show off tchotchkes, they’re also great for adding a little of bit of green into […]