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Heather Bien

    About Me

    Heather Bien is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer whose work has appeared on MyDomaine, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, HelloGiggles, and more. You'll often find her making pitstops for roadside antique shops, drooling over original hardwood floors, or perfecting her latte recipe.

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    I Tried the “Kanban Method,” and It Actually Made Holiday Shopping Stress-Free
    I can’t imagine any other way.
    Heather Bien
    Dec 5, 2024
    How to Clean Silver and Other Thrifted Finds
    You’ll get them looking good in no time.
    Heather Bien
    Dec 4, 2024
    The 4 Dated Features I Ripped Out of My 129-Year-Old Home
    My home looks so much better now.
    Heather Bien
    Dec 3, 2024
    The '90s Kitchen Trend That's Finally Starting to Disappear
    And what’s taking its place.
    Heather Bien
    Nov 21, 2024
    These 2 People Actually Bought a "Cheap Old House" Off Instagram
    Would you do this?
    Heather Bien
    Nov 19, 2024
    I Asked a Pro Shopper the One Target Gift She’s Giving to Everyone This Year (It’s Only $7!)
    And it’s just $7.
    Heather Bien
    Nov 17, 2024
    The 2020s Home Trend That’s Already Starting to Disappear, According to Real Estate Pros
    Home office trends are changing again …
    Heather Bien
    Nov 15, 2024
    8 Easy Friendsgiving Games That Will Not Disappoint
    They take no time at all to learn to play.
    Heather Bien
    Nov 12, 2024
    I Use This 78-Year-Old Trick to Bring the Perfect Host Gift Every Time
    It’s always a hit.
    Heather Bien
    Nov 11, 2024
    10 Things I Wish Somebody Told Me Before I Bought an Airbnb Property
    Real Estate
    It’s certainly not “passive” income.
    Heather Bien
    Oct 30, 2024
    Here’s What It’s Like to Live on “The” Halloween Street
    It’s a real (trick or) treat.
    Heather Bien
    Oct 18, 2024
    The Practical 144-Year-Old Home Feature I Wish Every Home Still Had
    They’re more than just beautiful!
    Heather Bien
    Oct 16, 2024

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    See How I Created the Sleek Spice Rack of My Dreams for $50
    It came out so good!
    Heather Bien
    Oct 15, 2024
    The 3 Most Important Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent Before You Hire Them
    It’s your most important interview yet.
    Heather Bien
    Oct 10, 2024
    I Wish I Had This Advice Before I “Played the Floor Lottery” in My Reno
    It would have changed the way I worked.
    Heather Bien
    Oct 10, 2024
    These Magical $9 Target Storage Gems Transformed My Linen Closet
    They’re such a game-changer.
    Heather Bien
    Oct 9, 2024
    We Gave a DIYer $50 at IKEA to Update Her Kitchen — Here's What She Got
    These picks are practical and stylish.
    Heather Bien
    Oct 4, 2024
    The Best-Kept Secret for Scoring a Free Fridge (and So Many More Appliances!)
    Here’s how to save some serious cash on household appliances.
    Heather Bien
    Oct 4, 2024
    We Asked 4 DIYers for Their Fave IKEA Product — Here’s the Top Pick
    The winner isn’t the BILLY!
    Heather Bien
    Sep 28, 2024
    I Tried the 70-20-10 Rule, and Now I’ll Never Look at My Budget the Same Way
    The results surprised me.
    Heather Bien
    Sep 25, 2024
    We Asked 4 Recruiters for the 1 Interview Question They Want to Hear Right Now
    Bookmark this question for your next interview.
    Heather Bien
    Sep 23, 2024
    I Bought a House Right on the Water, and I Have Zero Regrets About It
    Here’s how to do it.
    Heather Bien
    Sep 13, 2024
    How to Break Up with Your Partner When You Live Together, According to People Who’ve Been There
    It’s a sticky scenario — here’s how to get through it without hating each other.
    Heather Bien
    Sep 12, 2024
    The One Place Where Boosting Curb Appeal Can Be Tricky
    REAL ESTATE
    You don’t need to own a house to have this problem.
    Heather Bien
    Aug 25, 2023

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    10 Easy-to-Play Dice Games That You and Your Friends Will Love
    Who says you need elaborate board games to have a good time?
    Heather Bien
    Sep 6, 2024
    I Wish I Knew About These 7 Red Flags Before I Bought a Rental Cottage
    It’s not as easy as it seems.
    Heather Bien
    Sep 6, 2024
    Are “Offers Due By” Deadlines on Their Way Out?
    Real Estate
    Here’s what the experts had to say.
    Heather Bien
    Aug 23, 2023
    I Renovated My 134-Year-Old Home’s Kitchen — Here’s What 2 Experts Say I Should Have Done Differently
    Do you agree or disagree?
    Heather Bien
    Sep 5, 2024
    See How a Stager Revamped This Charming Boston Carriage House
    It’s so bright and airy!
    Heather Bien
    Aug 28, 2024
    B&A: A “Crusty” Storage Area Becomes a Luxe Drop Spot for $100
    HOME PROJECTS
    This drop spot is better suited to the homeowner’s needs — and looks way more beautiful, too.
    Heather Bien
    Aug 18, 2023
    See How a Stager Embraced ‘80s Wallpaper Borders in an Outdated Living Room
    Real Estate
    Many would have immediately reached for the white paint.
    Heather Bien
    Aug 14, 2023
    See How I Transformed My Sad, Plain Entryway into a Jewel Box Vestibule
    Now, I have a dramatic entrance to my home — and a space that friends stop and ask about as soon as they walk in.
    Heather Bien
    Aug 22, 2024
    B&A: These 5 Ultra-Cozy Reading Nooks Are a Bookworm’s Fantasy
    Home Projects
    Craving a place you can curl up with a good book? Let these redos inspire you.
    Heather Bien
    Aug 10, 2023
    What Do You Need for a Go Bag? 15 Essentials for Your Bug Out Bag
    Living
    From photos to pet supplies, here’s what you should have at the ready.
    Heather Bien
    Aug 7, 2023
    The Biggest Mistake I'll Never Make Again When Picking a New Paint Color
    This mistake cost me a lot of time and money.
    Heather Bien
    Aug 14, 2024
    I Tried 9 Tricks for Staying Cool at Night as a Hot Sleeper — And My Favorite Is Free
    If you’re no stranger to night sweats, try these.
    Heather Bien
    Aug 14, 2024