pay up to 20% more for apartments with in-unit washers and dryers, and in tight markets, this can mean faster leasing and increased property value with minimal investment. The problem? Many older buildings, especially in cities, weren’t designed with dryer vents. Enter ventless washer/dryers. Unlike traditional dryers that require an exhaust vent, ventless models can be placed virtually anywhere—in closets, kitchens, or even under counters—making them ideal for small apartments and historic buildings where installing vents would be impossible or prohibitively expensive. Beyond convenience, ventless dryers are also more energy-efficient. Some European countries, like Switzerland, have already banned vented dryers in favor of their more sustainable counterparts, while the U.S. has experimented with tax rebates of up to $840 for heat-pump dryers. Though ventless dryers typically have a higher upfront cost, the long-term savings on energy bills—plus the ability to charge higher rent—makes them an increasingly attractive investment. For property owners looking for high-ROI upgrades, ventless laundry might just be the simplest way to turn a closet into cash. ‌ ‌ *** You must enable images to view content *** ‌ Many cat owners treat their pets like family. For some, that means providing their feline friends with precisely the same stylish comfort as the rest of the family enjoys. Whereas traditional cat beds are essentially cushions with sides, cat sofas closely resemble human furniture — albeit at a much smaller size. While there’s no scientific evidence to suggest that cats prefer this shape, owners have a different take. TikTok and Instagram are awash with videos from cat parents showing off their new furniture purchases. Meanwhile, cat sofas featuring hand-stitched upholstery and orthopedic cushions sell for as much as $2,000. They make up a significant proportion of the total pet furniture market, which is expected to hit $5.13 billion by 2027. Pet furniture itself is part of a broader trend toward humanizing pets, as people who are priced out of having kids opt to spend on their fur babies instead. Some recent examples of innovative pet products include protective eyewear (Rex Specs, Aug 2021), coffee shop refreshments, (Pup Cups, Sep 2022), and nutrition supplements (Beef Liver Capsules, Jun 2022). ‌ ‌ *** You must enable images to view content *** ‌ You might assume that sticker removers would mainly be used by consumers who don’t want a sticky residue on their new purchases. But it’s actually the people flipping secondhand items online who are driving demand. Secondhand marketplaces like Poshmark, Depop, Facebook Marketplace, and Vinted are booming right now. This cottage industry generated $523.29 billion in global revenue last year, as consumers have become increasingly comfortable with buying pre-owned items. However, buyers still prefer secondhand products to look new. In fact, they are willing to pay close to the original retail price for an untarnished item. For this reason, seasoned sellers usually try to remove signs of a previous life. Sticker removers are tools of the trade. These sets help sellers to remove the old-fashioned price labels often used by thrift stores. Another commonly used tool is the fabric shaver (Mar 2021), which essentially removes lint from garments. On subreddits devoted to the secondary clothing market, sellers brag that a few minutes with a fabric shaver can restore a shirt or sweater to the point that it fetches almost the same price it did when new. ‌ Upgrade to see them all ‌ ‌ * You must enable images to view this report * You signed up for the monthly Trend Report from Glimpse Get free trends: https://meetglimpse.com/?r=gjosstbixn If you'd like to cancel or unsubscribe, you can update your settings. ‌ 215 Park Ave, New York, NY 10003Your Glimpse – The surprising market for sticker removers, the decline of decision making, and more...Noah Fram-Schwartz undefinedpfeifferj@archlinux.ch pfeifferj@archlinux.ch