11 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Backyard
Living
A little shade is essential.
Heather Bien
May 1, 2025
Here's the Easiest Way to Forward Your Mail Before You Move
Check it off your to-do list ASAP.
Heather Bien
Apr 29, 2025
These Are the 11 Cheapest Countries to Move to in 2025
Thinking of moving? Start here.
Heather Bien
Apr 22, 2025
This Simple Design Trick Saved My Sofa Decision Gone Horribly Wrong
You’ve never seen a rug used like this before!
Heather Bien
Apr 13, 2025
The Secret Ingredient That Makes Paint Go on So Much Smoother (Even On Furniture!)
Say goodbye to brush lines for good.
Heather Bien
Apr 13, 2025
The “Bold” Exterior Paint Color Buyers Hate Right Now
Move over, modern farmhouse!
Heather Bien
Apr 7, 2025
I Tried This Decluttering Challenge and Got Rid of 100 Things
It was such an accomplishment.
Heather Bien
Apr 5, 2025
Two Muralists Just Launched Bold Peel-and-Stick Floor Tiles That Will Totally Elevate Your DIY Game
Instant color, instant happiness.
Heather Bien
Apr 4, 2025
Thrifting Is My Love Language — And These Are the 5 Vintage Chairs You Can Still Get a Deal On
Keep your eyes peeled for these stylish seats.
Heather Bien
Apr 4, 2025
10 Stores Like Party City to Shop for Balloons and More
From $5 essentials to customized supplies, here’s where to go.
Heather Bien
Apr 2, 2025
How I Restored 105-Year-Old Chandeliers for My Home
Here’s how I brought them back to life.
Heather Bien
Mar 23, 2025
I'll Never Buy a Sofa Without This Ingenious Feature Again
I’m officially hooked.
Heather Bien
Mar 6, 2025
My 1990s Bathroom Makeover Is Almost *Too* Fancy for a Basement (But I Love It!)
And it was budget-friendly!
Heather Bien
Mar 3, 2025
Here’s How to Fix “Crying Walls” — Plus What’s Actually Happening to Your Paint
Good news: It’s an easy fix.
Heather Bien
Mar 1, 2025
I Asked Experts What Flowers I Should Plant Right Now — Here Are Their 4 Picks
They’ll add instant curb appeal.
Heather Bien
Feb 28, 2025
I Discovered a Century-Old Wallpaper Behind My Drywall & Re-created It
With the help of some artsy friends and a cool website.
Heather Bien
Feb 17, 2025
This 1940s Gem Is the Statement Piece You Need in Your Living Room Now
So vintage, so chic, and so space-saving!
Heather Bien
Feb 16, 2025
I Asked a Budgeting Pro to Audit My Subscriptions — Here’s What They Said to Cancel
To cancel or to keep, that is the question.
Heather Bien
Feb 13, 2025
I Just Found a Hack That Makes Trader Joe’s Flowers Look 10x the Price
You can use things you already have!
Heather Bien
Feb 12, 2025
I Never Pass Up This Versatile Vintage Chair Style When I'm Thrifting
They’re actually affordable, too.
Heather Bien
Feb 5, 2025
This Store Turned My House into a Fancy French Provençal Getaway
You’re going to want to bookmark this one.
Heather Bien
Jan 28, 2025
The One Thing I Regret Not Doing Before Buying My 129-Year-Old Victorian Home
This makes perfect sense.
Heather Bien
Jan 24, 2025
This Colorful Paint Trend Is Everywhere — But Some Real Estate Pros Say Don’t Try It This Winter
Plus, their tips to make the trend more inviting.
Heather Bien
Jan 23, 2025
The Quirky 400-Year-Old Feature I Wish Every Home Still Had
It’s so adorable!
Heather Bien
Jan 6, 2025
I Sent a Hygge Expert Photos of My Basic Bathroom
Here's how she'd make it cozier.
Heather Bien
Dec 23, 2024
The $16 Anthropologie Gem a Pro Shopper Is Giving to Everyone This Year (It’s So Cute!)
It is ridiculously adorable.
Heather Bien
Dec 19, 2024
I Never Want to Entertain Without One of These 74-Year-Old Gems Again
You can find them new and in mint vintage condition.
Heather Bien
Dec 18, 2024
This Is the Most Popular House Color for 2025 (It’s So Victorian!)
It actually has so much personality.
Heather Bien
Dec 18, 2024
These “Marble” Tiles Made My Narrow Kitchen Feel Larger
They’re easy to clean and stain-resistant, too!
Heather Bien
Dec 12, 2024
Is This Classic Bookshelf Style Officially "Dated"? Here's What the Pros Say
This feature screams luxury — but for some, it’s a step in the past.
Heather Bien
Dec 10, 2024
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
6 Easy Ways to Charge Your Phone Without a Wall Charger
Here’s how not to let “low battery” leave you in the lurch.
Heather Bien
Nov 23, 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
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
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