A Visit to Aspen’s Surprising Bauhaus Enclave
Designer Herbert Bayer helped transform the Colorado mountain town into a hub for skiing and culture.
I Survive Cross-Country Road Trips By Making My Car Feel Like Home
After doing it six times in three years, my dog and I have become experts in figuring out what we need to be happy when on the...
My Quest to Find a Well-Designed, Efficient Electric Heater
When faced with an insulated but unheated sunroom that was still on the chilly side, I searched high and low for options that...
I Tested the Best Looking A/Cs on the Market
If you don’t have central air and a heat pump is out of reach, window units are still the way to go. Here’s how the newest (and...
How to Keep Your House Tidy and Your Pets Happy
We love Rufus and Mr. Fluffykins, but we don’t love their mess—here’s how your well-designed home and your animal companions can...
One Night in a Colorado A-Frame Village Inspired by 1970s Ski Style
Just a few months after the Winter Park hotel opened, I recruited two of my ski-loving friends to stay with me and my dog in one...
When the Neighbors Are Bobcats, Bats, and Bears
Sometimes having a yard that doubles as living, hunting, or foraging space for another species offers the chance to witness some...
One Night in Snøhetta’s Remote Hiking Cabin in the Norwegian Wilderness
On an impromptu road trip, my friends and I squeezed in a quick stay at the recently rebuilt Tungestølen cabin complex in western...
The Foolproof Guide to Making a Low-Key Living Wall–and Keeping it Alive
Turn some unused real estate into the lush, verdant oasis of your dreams.
How to Keep Your Plants (and Pets) Alive and Well
Come for plant survival tips, and stay for solid advice on how to kill your plant pests.