NYC based writer and journalist

I Tried Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper—and Learned the Limits of My DIY Skills
It’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.
Get Your Unruly Book Collection in Order Once and For All
Instead of adding to your never-ending “to be read” list, consider tackling your overflowing bookshelves first.
20 Products You Need to Live With Other People in Peace
Your roommate survival kit includes a whiteboard, a Costco membership, and a sleek and effective trash can.
Everything You Need to Know to Make Moving Less Miserable
It can feel like reinventing the wheel each time you change dwellings.
One Night in a Kaleidoscopic, Snake-Shaped Apartment Complex Near Mexico City
When a last-minute booking opened at architect Javier Senosiain’s sought-after El Nido de Quetzalcóatl, I jumped at the chance to...
How to Light Your Home So Even the Overhead Haters Are Happy
Did you know there’s a rule of threes for lighting too?