A Landscape Designer's 5 Main Tips for Bringing the Outdoors inA recent NASA study found that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins within 24 hours, while other studies have...
6 Questions You Should Always Ask Before Hiring a General ContractorNever hire a builder or contractor without first asking these essential questions.
What Does Opting Into Home Automation Mean for Privacy?With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?
I Tried Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper—and Learned the Limits of My DIY SkillsIt’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.
If You Hate Your Floors, Why Don't You Paint Them?This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.
Social Media Convinced Me to Refinish a Dresser. I Lived to Tell the TaleAll it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.
I Survive Cross-Country Road Trips By Making My Car Feel Like HomeAfter 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 HeaterWhen faced with an insulated but unheated sunroom that was still on the chilly side, I searched high and low for options that...
I Won the Battle Against My Closet, and All It Took Was a Trip to The Container StoreWhat I needed to fix my messy storage system (and find something akin to inner peace) was a little bit of money and some time.
Get Your Unruly Book Collection in Order Once and For AllInstead of adding to your never-ending “to be read” list, consider tackling your overflowing bookshelves first.
Give Your Indoor Plants the Gift of a Good and Productive WinterThe days are short, the sun is nowhere to be found, but don’t worry—with these tips, your plants will thrive.
I Turned My Chaotic Pantry Into an Oasis of OrganizationAll it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.
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...
What Is a California Room?It’s not a screened in porch, and it’s not a covered deck—get the glory of the outdoors, but mostly inside.
What You Need to Know Before You Buy the Big SkeletonIf you’re thinking about putting up Home Depot’s now iconic 12-foot skeleton this Halloween, the designer who helped bring it to...
Can Chalk Paint Ever Be Chic?My least-favorite stool gets a new lease on life, thanks to the transformative power of a medium beloved by cottagecore...
Let Instagram’s Favorite Vintage Tile Expert Show You How to Take Care of YoursMichael Taylor is on a one-man mission to preserve and restore bathrooms of yore, one baby-blue tile at a time.
What It Takes to Put a Tennis or Pickleball Court In Your BackyardIn short: money.
How to Buy Custom Furniture Without Going BankruptWhen I needed a dining table and couldn’t find one that suited my needs, I took matters into my own hands.
I Tested the Best Looking A/Cs on the MarketIf 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 Babyproof Your House Without Making It HideousBabies are wonderful, but the stuff that you need to keep them safe, less so. Here's how to do it without compromising your style.
What Outdoor Garden Structure Is Right for You?Pergola, gazebo, or cabana—the choice is yours (and your backyard’s.)
How to Use Smart Tech to Help Your Garden ThriveIs AI the future of gardening? If you use it wisely, it could be.
How One Renter Turned Her Loft Apartment Into an ’80s Dance StudioChoreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.
How One TV Writer Made Her Own Thriving Garden Oasis“Baby Geniuses” podcast host Emily Heller's bountiful backyard grew from a few raised beds, hard work, and some mistakes along...
What's the Best Way to Keep Your Junk Drawer Organized?You're going to need a label maker, some well-designed dividers, and an open mind.
How to Live With Minimal Storage Space Without Losing Your MindIf you find yourself in an apartment without a closet, you'll learn to love baskets.
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...
Holiday Decorating Advice From Someone Who Loves Martha But Unfortunately Will Never Be HerAre you into seasonal cheer but have no idea where to start? Let’s talk about it.
How to Start Collecting Art for the HomeThree emerging NYC-based collectors share how they’re breaking into the art-buying world.
How to Fix the Terrible Paint Job Your Landlord Left BehindYou’re going to need a putty knife and an awful lot of patience.