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Before & After: A Manhattan Elementary School Got a Colorful Upgrade

Kids love a good DIY just as much as big people do, and it’s fun to see them get an opportunity to express their creativity. Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the Alexander Robertson School, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, where Colorhouse Paints partnered with CITYarts, a public art initiative in New York, to create a huge mural on the wall of the school’s auditorium.

Nancy Mitchell

Mar 24, 2015

5 Ways to Lighten the Look of a Heavy Piece of Furniture

The Kitchn Editors

Mar 24, 2015

Dear Landlord: Dos and Don’ts for Rental Remodels

Dear Landlord, I’m your future tenant and, I get it, your priorities are a little different than mine. You want things to be durable, long-lasting and, usually, cheap. I, on the other hand, would really love them to look nice. I heard you’re doing a little work on the place before I move in so I wanted to share some do’s and don’ts, my wish list and no-no list. Some of them come at a cost, but others won’t cost you a penny.

Carrie McBride

Mar 24, 2015

Colorful Coastal California Style in Asheville

Name: Rob Maddox and Karie Reinertson, owners of Shelter Collective Location: Asheville, North Carolina Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; rented Rob and Karie have created a home that beautifully recounts their lives through displays of unique treasures and layers of textiles, many of which have been collected from family and friends.

Tamara Gavin

Mar 24, 2015