This Home’s DIY Renovation Is Pretty Impressive
Name: Christie Grotheim (and my husband, Niklas Andersson) Location: New York, New York Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, owned My husband and I found this fixer upper in Harlem, sold “as is,” which in this case, was pretty atrocious. But we saw past the filth and peeling paint and realized the potential in the place right away. A corner unit on the third floor, it was flooded with light, and as a four-bedroom (converted to three) we would each have our own office.
Aug 22, 2018
9 Camper Van Instagrams That Will Make You Want to Hit the Road Permanently
The call of the open road and cross-country adventuring are more attractive when you have a place to sleep, a place to cook, a place for all your gear, even a place for your pups, right there in the back seat. And more attractive still when it’s in a vehicle that’s easy to drive and easy to park anywhere (even stealthily on city streets), that doesn’t require towing, and that doesn’t require a trip to the DMV for a special license.
Aug 22, 2018
A Brilliant, Regret-Free Way You Can Use Tape to Declutter Your Kitchen
We go to great lengths to get things out of our homes, but there's one popular trope that will always work.
Aug 22, 2018
7 Under-the-Radar Movies Every Home-Obsessive Should Watch
There is not, at press time, an Oscar for best onscreen abode. But, with new the Best Popular Film category joining the Academy’s prestigious lineup, now could be the perfect time to add one. In the past few years, cinema has given us glimpses into some pretty cool houses. Some, like the ultra-modern robo-mansion from “Ex Machina,” may be easy frontrunners, while others have flown under the radar.
Aug 22, 2018
This Philadelphia Home Has Incredible Hand-Built Details
The creative practices and collective styles of artist Benn Colker and garden designer Aimee Kirby make for a whimsical and eclectic row home in Philadelphia.
Aug 22, 2018
10 Design Ideas to Steal from Your Kid’s Room
Letting kids help design their own sleeping space is a solid parenting strategy. Their decor decisions can be dicey—how many fairy lights does one room need, honestly?—but good things happen, too. Your kid’s room may open your eyes to the glories of maximalism, or teach you that over-the-top bold colors actually work with your home’s architecture.
Aug 22, 2018
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Tuft & Needle Is Giving Away a Mattress a Day Through August
The mattress-in-a-box maestro Tuft & Needle is celebrating its sixth anniversary by giving away one mattress for every day in August. The contest is open through September 1. Then, on September 4, they’ll randomly choose 31 entrants and send them a free mattress—in any size! (Get the full terms and conditions download on their giveaway page.
Aug 22, 2018
You’ll Fall Hook, Line, and Sinker for This Tiny Beach Cottage
Name: Jason Potter, my dog, Bear Location: Provincetown, Massachusetts Size: 288 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned My home is located in the quirky, the queer, the magnetic village of Provincetown, Massachusetts. On my property is an infamous 16-by 18-foot, three-season cottage known by locals as the “Love Cottage.” The Love Cottage has been my full-time summer home since 2015, when I purchased the property.
Aug 22, 2018
Organize Toys with Marie Kondo
Organize Toys with Marie Kondo
Aug 22, 2018
Dorm Room Makeover
Dorm Room Makeover
Aug 22, 2018