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The Purchase That Made Reese Witherspoon Realize She Was Like Her Mom

You know that saying, “Like mother, like daughter?” Well, there’s a reason it’s so widely used. Many of us recall thinking at a young age, I’m never going to be like my mother when I grow up. And yet, here we are, reflections of the very person we thought didn’t understand what we were going through—only to realize later on in life that they went through it, too.

Nicoletta Richardson

Sep 19, 2018

10 of The Most Stylish Treehouses You Can Rent This Fall

With fall fast approaching, it’s time for a getaway during which you can get cozy underneath blankets, light a fire in a hearth, and reach for some apple cider, all while enjoying the changing leaves and crisp air. And what better place to experience all of that than inside a treehouse? Don’t worry, these aren’t the treehouses of your childhood, complete with hand-me-down pillow poufs and tacked-on band posters.

Marlen Komar

Sep 19, 2018

3 Things You Can’t Forget to Do on Your Final Walk-Through

Your final walk-through is the last hurdle before going to closing and becoming a homeowner. Since it’s so close to the finish line, many first-time buyers have a tendency to try and rush this appointment or not take it as seriously as they should. Unfortunately, this can lead to unintended consequences. With that in mind, we’ve created a guide on how to handle your walk-through the right way.

Tara Mastroeni

Sep 19, 2018

A Floral Designer’s Once-Sterile Spec House Is Now Cheery

The nice part about a spec home is you start with a great blank canvas with such potential for personalization.

Diana Paulson

Sep 19, 2018

This Is How Much It Costs to Live in Times Square

Many people feel that New York City is the center of the universe. And if that center had a center, it just very well may be Times Square. Though it’s often called “the Crossroads of the World,” many New Yorkers will tell you that Times Square itself is nothing but a tawdry tourist trap. But there’s no denying its proximity to many of the features that make New York City a major hub, including the Broadway theater scene and “restaurant row.

Kate Streit

Sep 19, 2018

Before and After: This Bold Dining Room Only Cost $150 to Completely Redo

This dining room had a lot going for it—natural light, wood trim, soothing palette, the fact that it exists—but its owner couldn’t get past how “boring and beige” it felt. Paint to the rescue, and no, it’s not all white. Here’s a bit more about the before: This house was as beige and boring as you could get, from brown carpet, brown trim, beige walls, and builder-grade light fixtures.

Tess Wilson

Sep 19, 2018

A Cookie-Cutter, Boring Basic House Is Successfully De-Beiged

Name: Courtney Equall, husband, three little kids, and a cat Location: Bend, Oregon Size: 1,817 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned Our family moved back to Oregon last year after spending a few years in Texas for my husband’s work, and we bought our house before we had even seen the property in person! The house was in our dream location and is on the river, which we didn’t even think we would be able to find in our price range so we just went for it.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 19, 2018