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A Small Charleston Cottage Is Cute, Cozy and Calm

Name: Gillian Beach Location: Charleston, South Carolina Size: 975 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned I bought my house three years ago. I was just about to give up on my search when this house that I had seen the previous year became available again. It was under contract but that fell through and I was at the right place at the right time. The number one reason for buying a home was to have my own garden. I have enjoyed slowly designing the garden how I envisioned.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Feb 2, 2019

The $35 Amazon Duvet That Makes My Bed the Best Spot in My Apartment

When I moved to New York City last year I approached the prospect of furnishing and decorating my first “real” apartment with excitement and, in typical Virgo fashion, a vision. My main goal was to create a cozy abode that would be my refuge from the insomnia and nonstop hustle happening outside.

Nicole Lund

Feb 2, 2019

5 Ways I’m Making Sure I Don’t See Another $700 Heating Bill This Year

When I moved into a sprawling old Victorian in Louisville, Kentucky three years ago, my neighbors terrified me with their tales of four-digit utility bills. I’d swapped an under-900-square-foot bungalow for the three-story, 1890 behemoth, and was so scared of the bill the first year, I chose to freeze rather than turn up the thermostat.

Dana McMahan

Feb 2, 2019

5 Amazing Bohemian Makeovers For the Maximalist in You

These spaces now burst with life and good vibes.

Dabney Frake

Feb 2, 2019

7 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew

Ask real estate agents and they’ll admit that they’re just as frustrated about some quirks in the home buying process as you are. Here, seven things that bother them the most: Usually it’s no one’s business but yours if you’re messy or tidy—but when your place is on the market, your cleanliness habits can affect how quickly your home sells: “It should go without saying, but I have to say it all the time: Tidy up!

Lambeth Hochwald

Feb 2, 2019

5 Reasons I Love Buying and Selling Furniture on Facebook Marketplace

I have a confession to make. I used to be fully committed to and head-over-heels in love with Craigslist, and only Craigslist, when it came to buying secondhand furniture. The deals on there were just too good. That time I scored a Lucite console table for only $25? Gold. The scorched bamboo side table I snagged for free? Yes, please! Ok, I’d used LetGo a couple of times and was always curious about the other resale apps out there, but 99 percent of the time, Craigslist had the goods.

Sarah Lyon

Feb 2, 2019

Get Your Galleons Ready – Harry Potter Fans Can Officially Visit Gringotts This Spring

Harry Potter fans, get ready to dip into your little sacks of money and pull out all of your Knuts, Sickles, and Galleons. You’re going to need some money for the newest addition to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. It is official, you can now visit Gringotts Wizarding Bank! Warner Bros. Studio Tour London opened “The Making of Harry Potter” back in 2012, as a way to preserve set pieces from the Harry Potter films for fans to experience for many years to come.

Ana Luisa Suarez

Feb 2, 2019

How to Clean an Iron, 6 Different (Easy!) Ways

If you've ever ruined a fancy blouse with an iron that sputters icky water, you're smart to be a little paranoid.

Shifrah Combiths

Feb 2, 2019