The Latest: Nov 17, 2018

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A 496-Square-Foot Condo Is Maximalist Collector Meets Urban Minimalist

Name: Alessandra Wood, my husband, Brian, and our dog Coco. Location: Design District — San Francisco, California Size: 496 square feet Years lived in: 3.5 years, owned (although my husband has lived here for 10!) I’m Alessandra Wood, Director of Style at Modsy. I have a PhD in design history and wrote my dissertation on the design and merchandising of mid-twentieth-century department stores.

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Nov 17, 2018

7 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Landlord

Oh the ‘L’ word: For renters, a landlord can be (hopefully) an awesome resource or, in other situations, a thorn in your side. Either way, when you move into a new place, you’re going to have to deal with your landlord at some point. “When you move into a new rental, you’re also embarking on a new business relationship with the apartment’s owner,” says Gary Malin, president of Citi Habitats in New York City.

Lambeth Hochwald

Nov 17, 2018

Here’s Who Gets the House When an Unmarried Couple Breaks Up

I asked some experts about the smart way to buy a house with partner—both financially and emotionally—if you're not married. Here's what they said.

Leeza Dennis

Nov 17, 2018

Kate Beckinsale’s First Apartment Was “Cozy, Cheap, and Terrifying”

Welcome to My First Apartment! Whether it’s your first studio, a four-bedroom deep in the city shared with a handful of roommates, or even an entire house (lucky you!), there’s something special about moving into the first place that’s truly your own. In this series, we’ll showcase actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond—asking them to revisit that oh-so-sweet nostalgia of newly-found freedom.

Liz Steelman

Nov 17, 2018

4 Very Smart Reasons to Hang on to Your Eggshells

You’ve probably seen a post or two on social media at some point praising the ability of eggshells to add to calcium to soil. It’s true that eggshells are mostly made of calcium, and calcium plays a big role in determining the soil’s pH— a measure of a soil’s acidity or alkalinity—and an important factor in plants’ overall health. Here’s the thing: While eggshells can be beneficial for soil, it’s a slow burn.

Rebecca Straus

Nov 17, 2018

Take a Peek at Yves Béhar’s Chic New Prefab Home Designs

Thanks to scores of innovative, forward-thinking designers, the process of building a home continues to evolve into one that prioritizes convenience, cost and the well-being of our ecosystem. Yves Béhar is one of the latest contributors to the accessory dwelling unit market with a line of prefab homes.

Kenya Foy

Nov 17, 2018