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Hogwarts-themed luggage with Gryffindor, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw crests, surrounded by travel accessories and an owl.

You Can Show Off Your Harry Potter Pride With This Hogwarts-Inspired Luggage

September 1st came and went without our Hogwarts letter arriving in the mail. That doesn’t mean we didn’t plan our trip to Hogwarts for this year. If you’re an avid Harry Potter fan, you can now show off your house pride in style whenever you travel. Recently, Pottery Barn released a Harry Potter home decor line full of incredible bedding sets and bedroom decor. But did you know that Pottery Barn’s sister site, PB Teen, sells Harry Potter luggage?

Ana Luisa Suarez

Sep 22, 2018

6 Surprising Things Your Homeowners Insurance Actually Covers

When buying a house these days, homeowners insurance is typically mandatory–even if you don’t think you’ll ever need it. However, the hefty monthly sum you pay for coverage may be more useful than you realize. “It is important to remember that a homeowners insurance policy provides important coverages beyond just the structure of the house,” says Michal Brower, spokesperson for State Farm Insurance.

Chelsea Greenwood

Sep 22, 2018

What’s the Difference Between Agents, Brokers, and Realtors?

As a renter or a buyer, you’ve probably heard the words agents, brokers, and Realtors used to describe the same person who is helping you buy, rent, or sell your house or apartment. There’s even a chance you’ve used these three terms interchangeably. While an agent, a broker, and a Realtor will all help you buy or sell a home, these terms are not synonyms and do mean different things.

Hana LaRock

Sep 22, 2018

Before and After: An Epic Tale of One Estate Sale Mid-Century Sofa

This estate sale sectional had its issues, but what it lacked in legs it made up for in mice. Don’t let the beautiful backdrop distract you: This sofa needed some serious (read: professional) TLC to go from threadbare and disintegrating to refined and rodent-free. Here’s how this sofa was acquired: The day before I moved 1,000 miles to my current home, I spotted a mid-century sectional sofa at an estate sale and bought it for my new place.

Tess Wilson

Sep 22, 2018

Are Gallery Grids the New Gallery Walls?

Gallery walls fill a void in our heart we didn’t know we had: the need to show off all of our artwork, all of the time. But after a decade exploding with galleries, it’s time for something a little more streamlined. Enter the gallery grid, where themed artwork is hung in a grid—think of it as a gallery wall, sans clutter. The result adds a pleasing sense of order to your living spaces.

Jamie Wiebe

Sep 22, 2018

A 650-Square-Foot Bungalow Is Small But Incredibly Efficient

Name: Kate Carter, my dogs, Duke and Bash Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, owned I am a former architect who works in construction, so buildings are really an interest of mine. This house has been my dream since I was a kid. It’s efficient but packs a punch of style and history. My realtor claimed it was the smallest house in Manchester, and she couldn’t imagine why I loved it so much!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 22, 2018