This IKEA Vending Machine Stocks Kitchen Gadgets
For its latest move, IKEA is thinking inside the box. The Swedish retailer has set up a vending machine at a Stockholm subway station, and nope, there’s not a meatball in sight. Instead, the machine at Hötorget station carries small kitchen items like a garlic press, an egg slicer, and other tools.
Sep 27, 2017
Two “Makers at Heart” Fill Their Almost 100-Year-Old Home With Smart & Savvy DIY Projects
Name: Heather, Jeff and their son, Reeve Location: Point Breeze —Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The basics: Owned — 1,693 square feet Heather and her husband have created an utterly enchanting, totally individual space. Heather purchased the home in her 20s and has since made updates to turn the space into a creative and colorful home for a family of three.
Sep 27, 2017
How To Buy Your First Home: A No Nonsense Step-by-Step Guide
You know want to buy a home — you’re just not sure where to begin. And no wonder: Buying your first home can be a long, intimidating process, full of gross stuff like math, legal documents, and cutthroat competition. But have no fear: First-time buyers just like you do it all the time, and we’ll walk you through the process. First, you’ve got to make sure you’re emotionally and financially ready to buy a home.
Sep 27, 2017
Ellen Pompeo’s Mid-Century Hollywood Hills Home is for Sale
From TV doctor to real-life interior designer: Ellen Pompeo is collecting quite the real estate portfolio in her real life off-screen from Grey’s Anatomy, and an adept decorator’s eye to go with it. Back in May, we shared a peek inside Pompeo’s modern makeover of a Sag Harbor barn, and now the affable, design-obsessed actress has put her mid-century home in Hollywood Hills on the market for $1.995 million.
Sep 27, 2017
We Tested Three Methods for Removing Coffee Stains and This One Won Out
Are you a frequent coffee drinker? Then you’ve probably also experienced the struggle of getting a coffee stain out of your favorite shirt—nothing like a big brown spot in the middle of an otherwise perfectly crisp white shirt to make you dread doing the laundry (not to mention, paranoid about coffee cup lids and too-full mugs). But while getting out coffee stains can be a struggle, there are products and cleaning solutions out there that can help.
Sep 27, 2017
How Much Are You Really Saving When You Wash in Cold Water? Or Power Down Your Laptop?
Decreasing the amount of energy you expend at home isn’t just good for the environment—it can be good for your bank account, too. According to a study from SaveOnEnergy, the average American spends a whopping $1,460 a year on electricity and $421 on natural gas; numbers that are expected to rise by 2 percent in 2018. Luckily, there are plenty of simple ways to reduce your daily energy use.
Sep 27, 2017
Will & Grace’s Set Decorator Tells Us All About the Show’s New (Old) Set
In case you haven’t heard, Will & Grace returns to NBC on Thursday, September 28, a full eleven years after its finale. We’re ducking back into the familiar lives of Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen over a decade later, and it’s no surprise that their spaces have changed. We talked with the show’s set decorator, Peter Gurski, and he answered some of our most burning questions.
Sep 27, 2017
We Reviewed IKEA Sofas IRL. These Are the Most Comfortable
With over 20 styles in dozens of configurations, we set out to review 13 of the retailer's most popular models. Read on to see which were the most comfortable.
Sep 27, 2017
Before & After: A Cozy and Minimal Master Bedroom
Amy saw how the previous owners had set up the master bedroom and decided to go in the exact opposite direction. She created a room that is both cozy and clean, despite having a fairly small footprint. From Amy: The previous owners let their two young daughters share the master bedroom since it was the largest room in the house, hence the bright color palette! And while I love me a little feminine flare, this room was just overkill.
Sep 27, 2017
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No More Fetching: Keep All Your Pet’s Stuff Together in One Place
Anyone who lives with dogs knows who’s really the master of the house. You can, however, take back some control in your home by reining in all their stuff. Stepping on a soggy, drool-drenched tennis ball is no way to start your morning. Instead of letting your house go to the dogs, keep it together by keeping all their toys and treats in one tidy spot. All it takes are a few easy-to-install organizers from Command™ Brand.
Sep 27, 2017
This DIY Headboard Is a ’70s Style, Modern (Affordable) Mashup
Did you catch a peek at Jes and Caleb’s vintage-inspired home that featured this dreamy DIY headboard and wood wall combo in the guest room? The couple says they’ve always been inspired by the ’70s, so they opted for adding wood paneling to create an over-sized headboard. It pays homage to the mid-century decor element, yet looks modern at the same time.
Sep 27, 2017