How to Buy a Shipping ContainerYou’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.
How Much Should You Spend on a Kitchen Faucet?Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.
How Much Should You Spend on Door Hardware?Top designers explain the nuts and bolts of choosing door hardware at different price points.
Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in Portland, OregonAccessory dwelling units help the city meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a...
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home, According to Three ExpertsBuying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...
Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in ChicagoA new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.
Paint Your House Anything But White: Kitchen EditionWe asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...
Everyone Loves a Good Ikea Hack: These 3 Classic Pieces Show WhyThere’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.
How to Work with the Dated Designs You Hate in Your HomeWhen life hands you wall-to-wall carpet or drop ceilings, make the best of it!
What You Should Know Before Buying a Flipped HouseFlips can (rightfully, sometimes) get a bad rep.
How to Protect Birds From the Scourge of WindowsSome small adjustments to your living space will make a big difference to theirs.
How to Keep Your House Tidy and Your Pets HappyWe love Rufus and Mr. Fluffykins, but we don’t love their mess—here’s how your well-designed home and your animal companions can...
A Pollinator Garden Is the Perfect Solution for Small SpacesUse the space you have to grow some plants that are good for the environment—and your peace of mind.
How I Turned an Octagonal Joshua Tree House Into a Sustainable OasisI gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...
He Had a Vision: to Build an A-Frame Cabin Almost Entirely Out of Beetle Kill PineColorado has faced epidemic levels of bark beetles.
7 Smart ADUs and Additions That Cost as Little as $18KFrom a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.
Everything You Need to Know About Linen, Your New Favorite FabricAlso known as one of the world’s oldest textiles, linen is taking the spotlight in home decor.
How to Get Into Scented CandlesThe market is fully saturated with smells. Here's how to find one that works for you.
Read This Before You Decide to Be Your Own General ContractorHomeowners who’ve done it themselves explain the importance of research, budgeting, and leaving operating heavy machinery to the...
What It Takes to Put a Tennis or Pickleball Court In Your BackyardIn short: money.
Open Your Mind to the Wonders of Peel-and-Stick WallpaperYes, removable is the easy way out.
Everything You Need to Know About AstroTurfIf you want a lawn that's low-maintenance (if slightly controversial), we've got just the thing for you.
How to Use Smart Tech to Help Your Garden ThriveIs AI the future of gardening? If you use it wisely, it could be.