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You Can Score a NYC Apartment for Under $300,000—Really!
Good news first: It’s actually possible to purchase an apartment in Manhattan for under $300,000 or so. (Yes, an actual apartment—not a closet! And yes, purchase to own, not rent!) Every so often, a Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) co-op unit hits the market, providing a rare, affordable option for prospective homebuyers. But the discouraging news?
Jun 24, 2018
This Home Makes Even a Couch from the ’80s Look Cool
Name: Lindsay Mills, husband, two young girls and two cats, Penny and Marty. Location: Sherwood Park — Alberta, Canada Size: 1,972 square feet Years lived in: 9 years, owned We purchased our home in 2009. It sat on the market for months due to the overwhelming amount of golden oak, Wedgwood blue, and peachy beige. Because it was built in 1992, it was well built, and had a great layout. When we got possession, I began painting.
Jun 23, 2018
This 3-Word Cleaning Strategy is Your Shortcut to Spotless
When it comes to housekeeping, few people know the ropes as well as Durk Johnson. In addition to serving as the executive director of Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP)—a national organization that specializes in housekeeping principles and procedures—he has over fifteen years experience in cleaning luxury rentals around the world.
Jun 23, 2018
You Can Live at Walt Disney World – Here’s What It Will Cost You
Have you ever wanted to live in Walt Disney World? Honestly, what Disney lover hasn’t wanted to take up shop in Cinderella’s Castle. Living like a princess is pretty much the dream that every kid had. However, while living long-term in Cinderella’s Castle isn’t actually an option, you can live at Disney World now. Any Disney fanatic that is on the market for a new home should look into Golden Oak.
Jun 23, 2018
8 Surprising Celebs Who Have Called Canada Home
It's time to bust out the Tim Horton's coffee, because we're headed north.
Jun 23, 2018
The Most Satisfying $6 I Ever Spent On My Rental Apartment
As a renter, I love this product and think it's easier than the real deal.
Jun 23, 2018
The Best Affordable City to Live for Every Myers-Briggs Personality Type
Looking for a new adventure and not sure what affordable city best suits you? We've connected all 16 Myers-Briggs personality types to their best-fitting city.
Jun 23, 2018
And Baby Makes 7 – Chip and Joanna Gaines Welcome Their 5th Child Together
The Fixer Upper family just got a little bit bigger! Our favorite Texas family just welcomed their fifth child together. Chip and Joanna Gaines son was born today and he’s already a part of the coolest family in the house-flipping business. The Gaines family was already six strong until baby number 5 and now baby makes 7! Previously, the handy parents had two sons and two daughters, but now the boys outrank the girls.
Jun 23, 2018
15 Designers Share Their Favorite Vacation Spots
Maybe it’s the beautiful weather—or maybe it’s the surge of long weekends—but there’s something about summer that makes us want to pack our bags and go somewhere fabulous. To help get your summer off to an awesome, jetsetting start, we asked 15 designers about their favorite vacation spots. Whether you’re craving an all-American road trip or a week abroad, consider your summer travel plans set.
Jun 22, 2018
This 182 Square Foot Tiny Cabin Is BIG on Style
When the thought of a wooden retreat comes to mind, it immediately accompanies images of solitude and a discrete place that blends in with its surroundings. However, this modern tiny house in upstate New York meets at least half of those criteria due to its bold structure that allows it to stand out against a natural backdrop.
Jun 22, 2018
10 Things That Say ‘Home’ To Blogger (and Now Food Network Star) Molly Yeh
10 things that say home to the blogger and Food Network star.
Jun 22, 2018
This 15th Century Scottish Castle Could Be Yours for $20M
Live out your own costume-drama’d fantasies and hotelier dreams by purchasing Ackergill Castle and the Napoleonic-era Solent Forts, all currently for sale together as a lot by English mattress millionaire Mike Clare. Clare is selling the four historical properties located in Scotland and on surrounding English islands for a combined $20 million.
Jun 22, 2018
Your Rent Just Went Up. Is it Worth it to Move?
It doesn’t matter how much you love your rental: The day your renewal notice comes in with a rent hike you never imagined, all those fuzzy feelings might just fly out the window. That said, how do you know if it’s worth it to move? From an economic standpoint, know that your next landlord will need the first and last month’s rent plus a security deposit, and for some apartments, a real estate broker’s fee.
Jun 22, 2018
A Bright Barcelona Apartment Is a Soothing City Haven
Name: Amy and Andy Location: Barcelona, Spain Size: 1,075 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, renting Amy and her partner Andy are originally from the UK, and they met in London right when Andy had just accepted a job offer in Barcelona working in IT. They tried doing the long distance thing for a while… until Amy grew tired of London and decided to join Andy on the sunny Catalan coast.
Jun 22, 2018
Before and After: This Travel Trailer’s $1K Redo Will Knock Your Boho Socks Off
This vintage trailer had been sitting neglected for years, but was finally rescued and restored by someone with a dream. It’s now as darling as you could ever hope a vintage trailer would be, with a sassy twist. Here’s a bit more about what the trailer was like before its makeover: The trailer is a vintage Layton travel trailer. This trailer had been sitting on a family member’s property for as long as I can remember. It was a mess but it had “good bones.
Jun 22, 2018
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Yes, You Can Find Unique and Affordable Art for Your Home
If there’s one thing the many diverse homes of our House Tours have in common, it’s that they all have interesting, unique art and accessories. It’s what gives these homes a style you can’t find anywhere else. It’s what makes them not just beautiful, but personal to the people who live in them. It’s what makes them theirs.
Jun 22, 2018
Boho Meets Nordic Style in a Bold New Jersey Home for Six
Name: Tanya and her family Location: Maplewood, NJ Size: 4,000 square feet Years lived in: 13 years, owned Tanya, who runs the popular Instagram account @houseofsixinteriors, has owned this with her husband Carlos for 13 years. The couple shares the large 1906 Craftsman style house with their four kids: Dylan (12), Emerson (10), Beckett (8), and Peyton (5). This is our living room. The place where we all gather at the end of the day—under blankets and catch up, laugh, watch TV, play games.
Jun 22, 2018
Own Muhammad Ali’s Michigan Estate, Complete With Regulation Boxing Ring, for $2.9M
If owning the place where The Greatest boxer of all time retreated from the paparazzi and other trappings of fame would be a bucket list item realized, then take a peek at this listing for the 81-acre Michigan estate where Muhammad Ali (nee Cassius Clay) spent his down time. Currently for sale by Ali’s widow Lonnie, the Berrien Springs property at 8105 Kephart Lane sits on over a mile of St.
Jun 21, 2018
LL Bean Just Opened The First Outdoor Coworking Space
From their iconic Bean Boots to their once-famous lifetime guarantee return policy, LL Bean has been synonymous with outdoorsy lifestyle goals for more than 100 years. So—while Amazon recently tried—if anyone was going to truly bring the outdoors into the office by creating the first ever outdoor coworking space, of course it was going to be one of America’s favorite recreation brands.
Jun 21, 2018
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Millennials Buying Houses
Who had it worse when buying homes: the Boomers or Millennials? It might be a topic that makes Thanksgiving dinner tenuous, but now the argument has an answer. Well, sort of. According to a new report, home-ownership is technically cheaper than it was in the 1980s, but today it’s currently harder than ever to afford a home.
Jun 21, 2018
The Fleet House Is the Only Home Built in an Aircraft Factory in the Entire World
Name: Chuck Jones Location: South Pasadena, California Size: 900 square feet Years Lived In: 3 years, renting Covered in stucco and overgrown vegetation, this pre-fab piece of history sat unknown to locals and lost to time until purchased in 2006 by Sergio Santino. Since uncovering this mid-century marvel—built by renowned industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss and architect Edward Larrabee Barnes—Sergio’s childhood friend Chuck Jones has resided here.
Jun 21, 2018
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Is It Blue? Is It Gray? Either Way, Here’s a New Way to Think of Neutrals
Who says neutral has to mean white or beige? We say it’s 100% possible for a color to work quietly in the background and still be, you know, a color. That’s the whole point of our New Neutrals Project, where we gave some lucky readers a neutral paint makeover. The results are anything but boring and we all learned how much a little bit of color would help. Today we visit Leah, who took on the challenge to transform her condo’s living room into a soothing space.
Jun 21, 2018
Anyone Can Make This Cool Wall Light for Under $20
The project is super easy to complete.
Jun 21, 2018
Are Ariana Grande & Pete Davidson Living In This Sleek Zaha Hadid Building?
It’s been a whirlwind romance for pop star Ariana Grande and SNL’s Pete Davidson. The young couple have only been public with their relationship since late May, and now the two are engaged and reportedly living together. Where, you ask? The luxe Chelsea high-rise designed by none other than Zaha Hadid. TMZ reported Wednesday that the pair have moved into a five bedroom, four and a half bath unit in the new residential building worth $16 million.
Jun 20, 2018
This Game Will Make Your Fixer-Upper Dreams Come True
If your standard reaction to watching HGTV is, “I want to do that, too,” but renovating a fixer-upper is out of your budget (and your skill set), there’s a new virtual way you can satisfy that renovation itch—without having to take out a mortgage or hire a contractor.
Jun 20, 2018
Before and After: This Bedroom Wall Has the Best Possible Paint Job
This guest room had beautiful wooden floors, a cool old radiator, and some pretty delicious blue paint, but it was gradually becoming “kind of a neglected spot.” This renovation-free redo transformed the room from an accidental storage space to basically a boutique hotel, complete with a commissioned mural.
Jun 20, 2018
You Won’t Find Any IKEA in This Industrial Montreal Loft
Name: Maggie Williams Location: St-Henri, Montreal Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: Rented 1 year Maggie‘s old converted Montreal loft is visually striking and incredibly spacious, but in the wrong hands, its industrial elements could dominate. Thankfully, Maggie’s always loved thrifting and finding beauty in other people’s discarded items. She hunts for unwanted furniture pieces, repairing and refinishing them.
Jun 20, 2018
The Kitchen Appliance Brand Influencers Can’t Get Enough Of
There’s something about a well-designed kitchen that makes me want to abandon my takeout-loving ways and transform into the type of person who hosts dinner parties on the regular and whips up delectable meals with ease. Or at least someone who plays the part on Instagram. And nothing piques my interest more than a light, airy kitchen with a few pops of pastel. Coincidentally that seems to be exactly the aesthetic of most popular Instagram influencers. The secret to their style?
Jun 20, 2018
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Take This Quiz and Find Your Beautiful New Neutral Paint Palette
There’s a misguided perception that neutrals are boring. But with a whole spectrum of “new” neutrals—light blues, greens, and pinks touched by gray and tan—people are finding exciting new alternatives to whites, beiges, and other conventional neutral colors. So which new neutral is right for your space? Tell us a little bit about your home and we’ll find a gorgeous color palette perfect for you.
Jun 20, 2018
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Take This Quiz and Find Your Beautiful New Neutral Paint Palette
There’s a misguided perception that neutrals are boring. But with a whole spectrum of “new” neutrals—light blues, greens, and pinks touched by gray and tan—people are finding exciting new alternatives to whites, beiges, and other conventional neutral colors. So which new neutral is right for your space? Tell us a little bit about your home and we’ll find a gorgeous color palette perfect for you.
Jun 20, 2018
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Take This Quiz and Find Your Beautiful New Neutral Paint Palette
There’s a misguided perception that neutrals are boring. But with a whole spectrum of “new” neutrals—light blues, greens, and pinks touched by gray and tan—people are finding exciting new alternatives to whites, beiges, and other conventional neutral colors. So which new neutral is right for your space? Tell us a little bit about your home and we’ll find a gorgeous color palette perfect for you.
Jun 20, 2018
A Big Brooklyn Studio Has Some Seriously Enviable Brick Walls
Name: Aurélie Desmas and her husband Location: Brooklyn, New York Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, renting Originally from France, decorator and photographer Aurélie Desmas has lived in Paris, London, and now New York, where she’s currently the founder and lead decorator of Maison KoduZen. Though versed in plenty of styles, her focus is on what kind of energy you can create in a home through decor.
Jun 19, 2018
Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Latest Target Collection Is Perfect For Office Supply Lovers
It’s only just about to be summer, but Chip and Joanna Gaines are already thinking about back to school. The former Fixer Upper stars’ latest collection of Hearth & Hand with Magnolia pieces at Target are perfect for upgrading your (or your kids’) workspace. “I love this collection because it has something for everyone and every workspace,” Joanna tells A Bullseye View.
Jun 19, 2018
How to Decorate Your Home With Bright, Cheery Colors
With all the focus on varying shades of pastels these days (we’re looking at you, millennial pink!), it can be easy to forget that bright colors are still a consistent design trend, too. Sometimes a simple, solitary pop of color is all you need, but if you’re feeling more adventurous, try pairing two (or three!) together to really pull the room together.
Jun 19, 2018
Commuter Solutions: The Best Suburbs Close to San Francisco
When you think of San Francisco, your first thoughts may be of cable cars and rows of houses on inclined streets. However, with one of the highest costs of living in the country, San Francisco housing prices can be as steep as its slanted streets. The average small apartment goes for more than $3,000 a month and median home prices top $1.5 million.
Jun 19, 2018
A Dilapidated Old Church Turned Warm, Modern Home
A 1,600-square-foot former house of worship was respectfully remodeled and transformed into a personal sanctuary on a budget.
Jun 19, 2018
IKEA’s Newest Collection Is Created By Refugee Artisans
IKEA has been at the peak of their collab game lately, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they have another batch of design goodies up their sleeve. This time around, the retailer has announced their new social entrepreneurship collection, TILLTALANDE, which coincides with World Refugee Day (June 20).
Jun 19, 2018
Before and After: This Master Bathroom’s New Floor Tile is Absolutely Stunning
While this bathroom might not have looked bad at all before, its owner described it as “by far the worst bathroom we’d ever owned,” full of safety, sanitary, practical, and aesthetic issues. Two months later, the only issue with the bathroom is that it’s not mine. This is so stunning. I am an absolute sucker for those starburst tiles—and an equal sucker for vanities that look like (or began their lives as) furniture designed for other rooms of the home.
Jun 19, 2018
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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Small Space
Have you ever looked at a photo of a perfectly styled room and thought, Looks great, but I’d like to see you try that in my apartment? Small spaces can present big challenges, but they’re easier to solve than you think. Here are five ways to maximize your square footage in style. You live in an apartment, not a dollhouse: Choose furniture that’s proportional to the space instead of just grabbing all the smallest pieces you can find.
Jun 19, 2018
A Beach House So Pretty It’s Hard to Believe It’s a Rental
Name: Ashley, my husband, our three-year-old son Don and two dogs (Derek and Lucy) Location: Miami, Florida Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, renting My name is Ashley [of At Home With Ashley] and I live in this rental home with my husband Preston and our 3-year-old son, Don. We have two dogs (both are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels).
Jun 19, 2018
A Vintage-Filled Jersey City Victorian is a Boho Wonderland
Name: Joey Meyers, Mark Baehser, and Bridget (Cat) Location: Lincoln Park Neighborhood of Jersey City Size: 3,200 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned It comes as no surprise that the owners of this home, Joey Meyers and Mark Baehser of Ball & Claw Vintage fame, are part of Brooklyn’s chicest co-op, Dobbin St. While scouting for vintage finds for their stores in Bushwick and Williamsburg, the couple makes sure to keep the most precious items for their own home improvements.
Jun 18, 2018
Why I Sold Both of My Instant Pots (and What I Got Instead)
I admit it: I am a kitchen appliance junkie. I have been for more than a decade, since I fell in love with cooking. I want to buy nearly everything that comes on the market, but actually only buy the ones I know I will use on a regular basis. I make sure that the ones I do buy are the best value for the money no matter how inexpensive or expensive they may be. And then I love them to no end. I have a few high-speed blenders (because is one really enough?
Jun 18, 2018
A Stunning Mid-Century Ranch (with a Backyard Dock!) in Miami
This waterfront mid-century home combines beachy vibes with high modernism. 2061 NW 14th St Located in Miami, Florida, on the south side of the Miami River $969,000 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths 10,642 square feet of landscaping When you look upon this house, the first thing that catches your eye is the expansive and lush green landscaping. Palm trees frame the lot, opening up to a courtyard with a stone fire-pit that can light your dinner party on a warm, balmy night.
Jun 18, 2018
This Miracle Stain Remover is My Best $7 Secret
No matter what I spill, or what I spill it on, I have a single stain remover I can trust to be my front line against anything.
Jun 18, 2018
This Gorgeous Frank Lloyd Wright House Is For Sale for $1.2 Million
Frank Lloyd Wright fans will love this Usonian stunner in Michigan. The Haddock House, designed in 1939 but not built until 40 years later, is on the market for $1.2 million. According to the property’s listing, Wright originally created the home for a schoolteacher in Wisconsin, but it wasn’t built until after the architect’s death.
Jun 18, 2018
Why You Should Use Magnets to Organize Your Bathroom
Magnets are little gravity-defying miracles, and mighty in their myriad uses. One of the best places to put their small-yet-powerful selves to work is in the bathroom. Use one or two or 10 there, and keep everything in its proper place. No more hunting around for loose bobby pins, nail clippers, or your favorite eye shadow.
Jun 18, 2018
The First Ever 3D-Printed Concrete House Is Out of This World
For every 3D-printed project that pops up, there appears to be endless groundbreaking feats that are infinitely more ambitious than the last. Case in point: Plans for the world’s first 3D-printed concrete housing project are officially underway in the Dutch city of Eindhoven.
Jun 18, 2018
6 Repairs Longtime Homeowners Wish They Did Sooner
You’ve just moved into your home and you have a to-do list a mile long. So should you take on each and every project that eventually needs to be done right now, or is ok to let some simmer on the back burner? We asked longtime homeowners to share the home fix-ups they regret not conquering right away—before life got in the way.
Jun 18, 2018