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10 of the Most Annoying—but Common—Layout Mistakes, Solved
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If you’ve always felt like something was a little off, it might be one of these things. And the good news is it’s totally fixable.
Aug 9, 2019
Clever Ways to Avoid All That Labor-Intensive Taping Before You Paint
While painter's tape promises clean lines, it can come with issues. And, of course, there’s the time requirement: It takes forever to apply.
Aug 9, 2019
6 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About What’s Happening in America Right Now
The headlines worsen by the day—ICE raids, mass shootings, families being separated at the border—and, no matter the age, our kids are absorbing the news at a feverish pace.Depending on your family situation and reality, this likely isn’t a brand-new worry or conversation. But given the events of the past week, it might have hit a new level—especially if your children have been privileged enough not to be directly affected until this point.
Aug 9, 2019
How Alison Brie From ‘GLOW’ Spends Her Perfect Night In
New episodes of Netflix's "GLOW" premiere on Aug. 9, so we decided to sit down with Alison Brie first and ask how she likes to spend her nights in at home.
Aug 9, 2019
4 Major Style Lessons I Learned from Amsterdam
How to bring the Dutch spirit into your design routine.
Aug 9, 2019
A Comedian’s UK Home Is Full of Humor, Cacti, and Paintings of Ships
Stasia and Michael have been renovating this garden flat ever since they bought it a year and a half ago AND they've been doing everything themselves.
Aug 9, 2019
A 190-Square-Foot Hong Kong Studio Apartment Is Perfect for a Minimal Lifestyle
This tiny studio apartment's style is "minimalist and functional in a small space."
Aug 9, 2019
Someone’s a ‘Sucker’ for Nick Jonas’ Beverly Hills Bachelor Pad
Though it’s a recent build, the home embraces mid-century modern style, while possessing all the modern amenities any bona fide music star like Jonas could desire.
Aug 8, 2019
Before and After: A Neglected Home in St. Thomas Is Now an Island Paradise
When Becca and Tim first saw this home in St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, the roof was damaged, there were five different types of tile in a 2,000 square foot area, and the whole home had suffered from neglect.
Aug 8, 2019
The Minimal Japanese Kitchen Brand on Amazon That Reddit Is Obsessed With
No need to pore over endless reviews for a solid co-sign on home goods companies that have been hiding in plain sight: the people of Reddit have already done the legwork.
Aug 8, 2019
How To Pick The Perfect Book Club Book, Based On Your Group
There is a lot to stress about in this world, so let me help you with this one little task.
Aug 8, 2019
These Mudrooms are Filled to the Brim With Storage Space
Looking to up your storage space? These ideas are equal parts pretty and practical.
Aug 8, 2019
I Discovered a Wildly Simple Way to Get the Inside of Your Fridge Sparkling Clean
While it's definitely possible to clean out your fridge in about half an hour, the task can be pretty arduous. Until now.
Aug 8, 2019
400 Square Feet Is Just the Right Amount of Space in This Cute Chicago Condo
At only 400 square feet, this condo might be on the small size, but it's just the right size for its owner.
Aug 8, 2019
An Architect’s Madrid Apartment Is Full of Cute and Clever DIYs
Sara, an architect, is the founder of Home archiLAB, and she's filled this bright Madrid rental apartment with modern DIY projects she's made herself.
Aug 8, 2019
The Trader Joe's Effect: Why It Pays to Live Near TJ's
While you may think your proximity to cauliflower gnocchi and Candy Cane Joe Joe’s is draining your bank account, a new analysis says it may actually be making you money if you own a house.
Aug 8, 2019
Hey, Just Always Close Your Toilet Lid, OK?
This isn't about seat up vs. seat down. This is about the lid, the more important thing.
Aug 8, 2019
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The Essential Checklist for a Well-Dressed Dorm
Everything that makes your room work for you.
Aug 8, 2019
Stir-Crazy Dogs: Keeping Your Cooped-Up Canines Entertained During Winter
Winter boredom is definitely a problem in my household, and I’ve found that our dogs get just as tired of being cooped up inside as my partner and I do. We take them for regular walks, play in the yard, and do all the normal things that owners do with their dogs, but there are just some days — I’m looking at you, polar vortex — that they don’t get enough exercise. We have two dogs with two very different energy levels.
Aug 8, 2019
9 Useful Ways to Use Up Food Coloring Outside of the Kitchen
Here are nine useful or fun ways to use your food coloring and bring the rainbow to projects outside of the kitchen.
Aug 8, 2019
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen List Their Massachusetts Home for $39.5 Million
The sprawling five-bed, five-and-a-half bath estate the beloved New England Patriots quarterback shares with his wife, supermodel/entrepreneur Gisele Bundchen, is officially on the market.
Aug 7, 2019
This House from "I Love You Man" Just Hit the Market for $2.2M
Imagine waking up and joining your brahs in the famous garage to slap da bass—just like Paul Rudd and Jason Segel do in the film.
Aug 7, 2019
A Small Knoxville Studio Apartment Is ‘Perfectly Perfect’ for This Retiree
The 540-square-foot studio apartment is located in a 130-year-old sewing factory.
Aug 7, 2019
Meghan Markle’s Former Los Angeles Home Is for Sale for $1.8M
With nearly 100 years of history, it comes with a lot more than a famous former resident, too.
Aug 7, 2019
The 10 Easy Habits You Should Steal from Impossibly Clean People
These 10 guidelines can apply to any area you want to tackle, and will make every cleaning endeavor go just a little bit more smoothly.
Aug 7, 2019
This 334-Square-Foot Treehouse Hotel in Denmark Is Hygge Heaven
If an excursion to Denmark isn’t on your travel bucket list, we’ve discovered a reason to make that vacay a priority.
Aug 7, 2019
Your Ideal Dorm Decor, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Do your sign traits align with your personal style?
Aug 7, 2019
An Australian Country Home Has Beautiful Built-Ins, Colorful Kitchen Tiles, and More
This 1980s brick veneer house was updated with built-ins, craftsmanship, and art.
Aug 7, 2019
7 Homes Every Book Lover Will Want to Check Out, No Library Card Required
And though beautiful built-ins are becoming rarer to find in newly-built homes, there is no dearth of older homes that are tailor-made for bibliophiles on the market.
Aug 7, 2019
Before and After: A Drab, Gray Tel Aviv Apartment Is Now Cheery and Colorful
This three-bedroom apartment in Tel Aviv used to be a neglected and gray apartment. You have to see it now!
Aug 7, 2019
Matthew Perry’s LA Penthouse Just Hit the Market for $35 Million
Let’s just say you could multiply Chandler Bing and Joe Tribbiani’s apartment times ten, and it would still fit in there.
Aug 6, 2019
The 10 Neighborhoods in the U.S. to Know Before All Your Friends Move There
Of the 10 ZIP codes on the list, five are appearing on the list for the first time.
Aug 6, 2019
12 of the Most Unusual, Unique Homes We’ve Toured Around the World
From a former gazebo turned family house, to trams, trains, and mosaic-covered backyards, these are some of the most unique homes we've toured around the world.
Aug 6, 2019
7 Genius Small Space Organizing Tips to Steal from the 2020 IKEA Catalog
When it comes to decorating—and organizing!—small spaces, IKEA is one of our go-tos. And for good reason: not only are most storage products affordable and customizable, the annual catalog is a treasure trove of smart solutions for storing your stuff in a beautiful way. Here are seven tips from the 2020 IKEA catalog. One of the easiest ways to maximize your space is to look up.
Aug 6, 2019
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This 'Room That Time Forgot' Became a Beautifully Zen Home Office
It's a perfect lesson on everything having its place.
Aug 6, 2019
Before and After: This Pink Powder Room Reno Cost Less Than $600
The powder room didn’t quite make it to the top of Laurel list of must-immediately-make home improvements—until she found out that a wall had to be taken out completely and rebuilt for proper support.
Aug 6, 2019
This 205-Square-Foot ‘Mini Studio’ in Hungary Has the Neatest Pull-Out Bed
Only 205 square feet were available for the kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, and bathroom.
Aug 6, 2019
Here’s How To Ethically Buy Souvenirs—and Have a More Meaningful Trip, Too
Shopping for souvenirs and ensuring that they are locally produced and support the local economy can be a complicated business. To help you, we spoke with four experts who gave us their tips on how to get souvenirs the right way.
Aug 6, 2019
The 21 Best Travel, Laundry, and Packing Hacks of All Time
Here are 21 of the best hacks of all time—for packing your clothes, stowing your delicate jewelry, and doing laundry on the go—that will help you squeeze every drop of joy from those golden vacay days.
Aug 6, 2019
There’s a Replica of Disney’s “Up” House and We’ll Happily Float Away in It
The Disney film “Up!” is an emotional roller coaster, to say the least. Well, if you're a fan of the movie, get ready to cry all over again: there's a replica of the multicolored home out there that was recently trending on Reddit.
Aug 5, 2019
Meet the Cloffice: 8 Offices that Store Clothes, Too
Never underestimate the power of a well-accessorized home office.
Aug 5, 2019
A Cozy Apartment in Istanbul Has a Wonderfully Warm Color Palette
It has houseplants, traditional Turkish details, and a lovely yellow wall.
Aug 5, 2019
Our 35 Best Gray Living Room Ideas of All Time
From dove to charcoal and everything in between, these are the best gray paint colors for your living room.
Aug 5, 2019
How to Create a Gallery Wall In Your Dorm
Because nobody wants to stare at bland, beige, and boring walls!
Aug 5, 2019
This Tiny House Meets Coffee Shop Is Cool Beans
What happens when a tiny home company and a coffee shop owner join forces? It results in some caffeine-infused, architectural magic. Greenville, South Carolina design company Olive Nest Tiny Homes decided to link up with a local coffee shop owner Andrew Carter of Barista Alley to create a 500-square-foot coffee shop named Barista Tiny.
Aug 5, 2019
A 484-Square-Foot Moscow Studio Apartment Is Small But Full of Cozy, Moody Decor
This small studio apartment in Moscow, Russia, is full of pattern and feels incredibly cozy.
Aug 5, 2019