Elizabeth Seward

13 of the Very Best Rental-Friendly Hacks of All Time
Create the home you love and still get your deposit back.
Jul 31, 2024
Surprise! Split-Level Homes Are Becoming Popular Again—And I Know Why
They may be the mini-vans of the architectural world, but boy do they serve their purpose.
Nov 9, 2022
The Trailer for the ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Is Here, and We Can’t Wait for the Dowager Countess’ Zingers
It’s not easy being a television fan these days. Thoroughly developed and addictive series are becoming more of the standard and less of the exception. Streaming platforms are making it easier than ever to binge-watch whatever you want, whenever you want. And yet, there are only so many hours we can spend lounging around and watching TV…right? (Just trying to do the time management math here).
Sep 24, 2020
This Video Of A Woman Cleaning Her Fiddle Leaf Fig with a Wet Sock is Ridiculously Therapeutic
The Internet doesn’t get enough credit. If it weren’t for this glorious, gigantic network of ours, we’d never be able to quickly Google a how-to and come up with a  response we didn’t quite expect. Like when the Internet tells us to use a clothes iron to pull up linoleum floors—not what we expected, but it totally works.
Jul 30, 2020
Stay in These Novel-Inspired Airbnbs for Only $17 a Night
Calling all book worms!
Jul 29, 2020
One ‘Game of Thrones’ Set Was Designed with Frank Lloyd Wright in Mind
It’s been over a week since “Game of Thrones‘” series finale, and if you’re still reading think pieces, we don’t blame you. But allow us to revisit some earlier seasons for a moment, because our favorite Usonian starchitect, Frank Lloyd Wright, was the inspiration for a “GoT” set. Yes, Wright’s impact reaches to Westeros and beyond.
Jul 29, 2020
This Chilean Artist Turned A Fallen Branch Into A Stunning Shelf
Although shelving can be a straightforward aspect of a home’s interior design, it doesn’t have to be. We’re of the mind that an aesthetically pleasing space is all about carefully curating the items within it. Not only do you not have to purchase everything directly from a home goods store, but you shouldn’t. There’s just no way around it: outstanding design requires individual touches. Chilean artist Sebastian Errazuriz seems to have a solid grasp on this concept.
Jul 29, 2020
7 Stylish Home Design Ideas That Are Basically Free
PSA: Decorating your home doesn't have to cost you a small fortune.
Jul 17, 2020
Before and After: This Lackluster Kitchen Was Remodeled from Head to Toe
This plain kitchen was sort of… fine? We’ve seen gross kitchens and this one was far from it. If anything, it was a little sterile, with various off-white shades paired with some unflattering lighting. Here’s another view, where you can see that there weren’t any accent colors, textures, metal-mixing, or any of the other design elements that give a space interest.
Jul 16, 2020
6 Things Landlords Hate Seeing in Your Bathroom
Hide your bobby pins.
Mar 4, 2020
The 7 Deadly Sins of Renters, According to Landlords
Don't even think about painting without permission.
Mar 1, 2020
6 Instagram Accounts That Will Get You Motivated for Spring Cleaning
Here's some cleaning feeds to scroll through that'll inspire you to tidy the digs you stroll through.
Feb 13, 2020
This Company Will Pay You to Stay in a Scottish Castle and Drink Unlimited Coffee
Gevalia Kaffe has a new “Coffee Queen” campaign that is ready to reward one lucky (and coffee-loving) entrant with a castle stay in Scotland.
Dec 11, 2019
Budget Tip: Don't Buy Gift Boxes Before You Check These 3 Places First
A quick peek can save you lots of money on packaging this holiday season.
Dec 4, 2019
Buddy the Elf Would Approve of This Over-the-Top Holiday Suite
This Elf-themed suite is bound to be attractive to those who find Buddy to be a kindred spirit (and also like a lot of sugar).
Dec 3, 2019
10 Tweets That Embody the Pure Joy of Living Alone
If you're a big fan of living alone, you're far from being the only one—and we have the tweets to prove it.
Dec 2, 2019
The Farmers’ Almanac Prediction For Winter Is Giving Us Chills
We're already wondering what the winter ahead might hold (aka how we should prepare), and that’s where the annual Farmers’ Almanac Prediction for Winter comes into play.
Dec 1, 2019
7 Hacks for the Interior Design Amateur
Welcome to Interior Design 101.
Nov 27, 2019
The 4 Most Useful DIY Skills I Learned from My Mom
Practical advice I'm thankful for this year.
Nov 27, 2019
Here's What You Can Buy In Brooklyn For Less Than $415,000
From a move-in ready Bushwick condo to a Flatbush fixer-upper.
Nov 26, 2019
Going Through a Breakup? You Could Win a Free Trip Inspired By “The Holiday”
A rental site just launched a contest for people who've recently been dumped (hello, silver lining).
Nov 25, 2019
This Cheap Fix Can Update Your Kitchen In A Major Way
Because replacing the stove is not always realistic.
Nov 24, 2019
This Historic Town In Italy Wants to Give You a Free Home in Exchange for Moving There
The mayor hopes to fill these buildings with newcomers who have intentions to restore their respective buildings.
Nov 7, 2019
These Creepy Doll Heads Were Turned Into Planters and We Fear the Safety of Our Plants
These doll heads that were refurbished as planters are creeping everyone out.
Nov 4, 2019
7 Halloween Decor Ideas on Twitter That You'll Want to Try Next Year
It's never too soon to start thinking about what you want to do for decor next year, right?
Oct 28, 2019
This Is the Biggest Problem With Working From Home, According to Remote Workers
One question caught our attention in particular: what's the most difficult part of working from home full-time?
Oct 22, 2019
You Can Stay in One of These Haunted Airbnb Rentals For Just $31
Here are spooky Airbnbs that can be a part that can be your Halloween festivities.
Oct 18, 2019
The Property Brothers’ New Home Line at Kohl’s Will Upgrade Your Living Room with Finds Under $75
To give you a taste of it, we’ve compiled our favorite 7 home items from the line—all under $75.
Oct 11, 2019
7 Steps to Grow and Propagate Your Own Cacti
Here are some tips to put on your radar to ensure your cacti propagation process goes as smoothly as possible.
Oct 10, 2019
This Is the Most Popular Halloween Costume In Your State
With Halloween just around the corner, Google has dug up the most popular Halloween costume searches by state.
Oct 8, 2019
‘Stranger Things’ Announced Season 4, and Twitter Turned Upside Down
The show released a season 4 teaser, and Twitter is here for it.
Oct 2, 2019
A Rare Frank Lloyd Wright Home Just Hit The Market In New Hampshire
This year’s fall season in New Hampshire is looking a little extra nice, thanks to this new property by Frank Lloyd Wright that just hit the market.
Sep 25, 2019
Apparate To This Harry Potter Airbnb and Stay for Only $89 a Night
This Atlanta-based rental is called “Harry Potter Fan's Magical Wizards World.” Enough said.
Sep 23, 2019
You Can Win $1,300 If You Can Watch 13 Stephen King Movies By Halloween
We can all agree that watching 13 movies is a pretty chill way to make some extra cash.
Sep 20, 2019
The CT Home Where Philip Roth Wrote “American Pastoral” Is Listed for $3M
This rural property is every writer's and reader's dream.
Sep 18, 2019
Are You Brave Enough to Go in This Pool That’s 2,000 Feet in the Air—And Completely Made of Glass?
The pool is just... jutting out in the air, giving you a full view of the ground 2,000 feet below as you swim.
Sep 16, 2019