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Before & After: A Mauve Toilet Meets Its End

Scuffed mauve toilet, periwinkle walls, mauve sink, pebbled glass shower door, yellowed shower stall—what’s not to love? Well, perhaps a few tiny updates might be in order here… Ahhhh, much better! I know there are those of you who dislike white-centric makeovers (I always love them), but in this case, the interplay between the mostly white walls and the mostly black floor is so fun and vibrant, and the room really pops.

Tess Wilson

Jan 8, 2018

Polly Pocket Was a Tiny House Pioneer. Here Are 7 of Her Best Design Lessons

90s nostalgia suckers, this one’s for you: This weekend, we reported the breaking news that original Polly Pockets are apparently selling for thousands of dollars. If you’ve already called home to confirm that you don’t have any of these lottery tickets collecting dust in the attic between the Beanie Babies and American Girl dolls, you’re not alone. But what exactly was it about those miniature plastic dollhouses that could keep our childhood selves entertained for hours?

Laura Schocker

Jan 8, 2018

Is 2018 the Right Year to Buy a Home?

If buying your first home is among your New Year’s resolutions for 2018, you might be viewing the current real estate landscape with equal parts hopeful wonder and anxious dread. As a first-time buyer, you can expect plenty of company at open houses and a lot of headwinds in your search. Experts predict 2018 will be another seller’s market, with demand far outpacing the available inventory of homes for sale. But that doesn’t mean you have to sit on the sidelines.

Jon Gorey

Jan 8, 2018

The Genius Reason to Tape a String To Your Moving Boxes

In my adult life, I’ve moved almost twenty times. No seriously, I have. It’s not a badge of honor by any means, but, because of this, I’m now awesome at packing everything I own in quick order, and knowing exactly how many and what size boxes I’ll need. It’s a super power. So color me surprised when I saw this tip about a new (to me) method of box packing that makes unpacking even easier.

Sarah Rae Smith

Jan 8, 2018

This Modern Loft in Chicago Checks All the Right Boxes

An airy loft with exposed brick and plenty of natural light has to be the ultimate urban real estate fantasy. This Chicago penthouse ticks off all those must-haves and more. Chef’s kitchen? Private roof deck? Incredible master suite? Check, check, check. 2105 West Concord Place, Unit 7 Located in Chicago, Illinois $999,000 3,200 square feet 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, one half bath Tricked-out kitchens with not one, but two islands are usually the stuff of suburban real estate listings.

Colleen Egan

Jan 8, 2018

The One With the Possessive Roommate | Roommate Stories

Jan 8, 2018

IKEA Products Every Renter Should Know About

Jan 8, 2018

6 Stitches To Use For Sewing Projects

Jan 8, 2018

5 Weird Trends That Should Come Back

Jan 8, 2018