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As a freelance writer who spends her time working from home, Marissa has a deep appreciation for the home and the time and effort people put into designing their spaces. Marissa's stories have been featured in Apartment Therapy, Domino, Forbes Travel Guide, Houzz, Southern Living, Zillow, among other publications. You can follow her on Instagram at @marissamoomaw.

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A Couple Build a Cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains for $150K—Without Borrowing a Cent
To avoid taking on a loan, Remo Kommnick and Emi Moore rolled up their sleeves and DIYed as much as they could.
Budget Breakdown: A DIY Designer Builds a Tiny Guesthouse for $109K
Kelli Hix creates a charming ADU off the back of her historic bungalow in Nashville, Tennessee.
A Family of Four Joins Hands to Build Two Tiny Homes in Washington
Upon relocating to the Methow Valley, a family finds their compact cabin to be a little too cozy—so they roll up their sleeves...

Guides

How to Build a Floating Shelf
So you can take the perfect shelfie.
8 Ways to Master the Cozy Danish Concept of Hygge in Your Home
From wooly throws and warm cups of tea to roaring fires and candles galore—the creators of Hygge Life reveal easy, affordable...