A man who made $9,000 in a month on Airbnb shares his best side-gig secrets — and explains why he lists a hammock

Courtesy of Julia Chang/Ed Devlin Airbnb Superhost Ed Devlin turned his Seattle home into a successful side-job by capitalizing on his hammock and spare rooms. He even listed his unfinished basement on the hosting site — and overall made about $ 9,000. Ed emphasizes the importance of good reviews, and making the most out of […]

Amara hammock, Smeg kettle and more: The best things we want this week

HANG IN THERE Amazonas hammock, £93, Amara (0800 587 7645, amara.com) Can’t make it to a paradise beach this summer? No worries – string up this colourful hammock and relax in the garden in true tropical style. It’s big enough for two (climb in carefully!), and is made from shredded cloth recycled from the Brazilian […]

The world’s lightest hammock is crafted for virtually weightless summer slumber

Sea to Summit introduces its Ultralight Hammock just in time for summer camping. Weighing in at under five ounces, it serves as the lightest hammock in existence.  Backpackers who live by the mantra ‘every ounce counts’ will revel in the company’s newest slumber option without having to sacrifice the durability or adaptability provided by other popular hammock brands. The Ultralight […]