Senior woman is looking her own old photos at home. Elderly woman has got smile while remembering how young and beatiful she was. Selective focus. Photo was taken in 1953
5 Ways to Digitize All of Those Beloved Old Photo Albums
Life
Or shoeboxes filled with old photos, if you’re me.
Heather Bien
Feb 22, 2024
Buying This One Controversial Thing Thrifted Saves Me So Much Money
Life
I always look for it when secondhand shopping.
Heather Bien
Feb 20, 2024
27 of the Best Places to Shop for Furniture Online (for Every Style & Budget)
Life
From funky side tables to classic four-poster beds.
Heather Bien
Feb 19, 2024
I Sent a Hygge Expert Photos of My Bedroom — Here’s How She'd Make It Cozier
Life
These are the seven things she said to change.
Heather Bien
Feb 18, 2024
We Gave a Home Stager $100 at Anthropologie — Here Are the MCM Items She Bought
Real Estate
A pop of color can go a long way.
Heather Bien
Feb 15, 2024
The "Petite" French Habit That Is Making My WFH Days So Much Sweeter
Life
It’s a late-afternoon little luxury.
Heather Bien
Feb 15, 2024
See How a Stager Used Paint to Transform a Dark, Dated Living Room
REAL ESTATE
Tired white walls, wall-to-wall carpeting, and a popcorn ceiling just disappear with this bohemian update.
Heather Bien
Feb 8, 2024
My “Oxygen Mask” Method Is My Secret to Happier Renovations
Projects & Improvements
It’s controversial, but let me convince you.
Heather Bien
Feb 7, 2024
How to Tell if an HOA Is Right For You (and What to Know Before You Join)
Real Estate
A breakdown of the pros, cons and tradeoffs.
Heather Bien
Jan 30, 2024
14 Homes That Prove a Room Doesn't Need a Rug to Feel Complete
These rooms are so stylish, so clearly finished, and, yes, 100 percent devoid of rugs.
Heather Bien
Jan 20, 2024
I Sent a Hygge Expert Photos of My Drafty Living Room
Life
Here’s everything she said to do to make it cozier.
Heather Bien
Jan 18, 2024
This Is How Many Credit Cards You Should Actually Have
Life
According to finance experts.
Heather Bien
Jan 16, 2024
12 Work-from-Home Jobs You Can Apply to Today (and Skip the Commute)
Life
With average salaries ranging from $25k to $117k.
Heather Bien
Jan 11, 2024
My Daring Bedroom Makeover Embraces 2 Design “Hot Takes”
Projects & Improvements
I went bold with wallpaper — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Heather Bien
Jan 8, 2024
I’m Calling It: This Is Going to Be the Hottest DIY Material of 2024
Projects & Improvements
You’ll want to use it everywhere.
Heather Bien
Jan 6, 2024
9 New IKEA Products You Need to Hack in 2024 (They’re So Versatile!)
Projects & Improvements
Get these new IKEA offerings before they sell out.
Heather Bien
Jan 4, 2024
The Secret Way to Score the Best Vintage Gems That's Even Easier Than Thrifting
They might even be better than thrift stores.
Heather Bien
Jan 4, 2024
See How a Stager Took This Apartment from Dark and Dated to Airy and Bright
Real Estate
But they did have to make one slightly controversial design decision to do so. See the after photos.
Heather Bien
Jan 4, 2024
20 Commonly Confused Words to Avoid Mixing Up in Your Work Emails
Life
Take our advise — we mean, advice.
Heather Bien
Dec 28, 2023
The Under-$10 Buy That Can Make Everything in Your Home Look Luxe
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s beginner-friendly, too.
Heather Bien
Dec 21, 2023
Don’t Throw Out Your Advent Calendar Just Yet
Projects & Improvements
Even after you’ve taken out all the goodies, those single-season Advent calendars still have some life left in them.
Heather Bien
Dec 19, 2023
“Millennial Gray Kitchens” Are Less Popular Now — And Personally, I’m Thrilled
Real Estate
We’ve all found our way from grand millennial Instagram into cottagecore TikTok.
Heather Bien
Dec 18, 2023
If You Work from Home, Here's Why You Need an "Evening Commute"
Life
Trust me — you’ll look forward to it.
Heather Bien
Dec 15, 2023
See How a Stager Used Paint to Completely Transform Vintage Trim Molding
Real Estate
Whoa! Was it really that easy?
Heather Bien
Dec 14, 2023
18 Christmas Party Games for a Holly Jolly Holiday Gathering
Life
From a Hallmark movie drinking game to a festive twist on balderdash.
Heather Bien
Dec 10, 2023
15 Sites to Look for a Job That Aren’t LinkedIn
Life
Whether you’re casually browsing or looking to make big moves ASAP, add these lesser-known sites to your search.
Kara Nesvig
Dec 7, 2023
Why I’ll Never Get Rid of My Glass Coffee Table (And How I Keep It Smudge-Free!)
For $40, I found the coffee table of my dreams.
Heather Bien
Dec 6, 2023
You Aren't a Real Adult Until You Own These Home Repair Essentials
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
How many can you check off this pro-approved list?
Heather Bien
Dec 6, 2023
The 8 Worst Mistakes You’re Making When Shopping Thrifted Furniture
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Pro furniture flippers say these pitfalls will cost you time and money.
Heather Bien
Dec 4, 2023
These 4 Items in My Guest Room Always Get Rave Reviews — And They're Under $20
Real Estate
These thoughtful extras are also super functional.
Heather Bien
Dec 4, 2023
Don’t Take Free Furniture from the Curb Without Doing This First
Projects & Improvements
Bring home the furniture, not the bed bugs.
Heather Bien
Nov 21, 2023
This Viral Paint Hack Is a Clever Way to Make Low Ceilings Look Taller
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Instagram commenters were fooled.
Heather Bien
Nov 20, 2023
See How a Stager Used “Existing Stuff” to Transform a Dated Apartment
Real Estate
The apartment, in New York City’s exclusive Gramercy Park neighborhood, got a total facelift.
Heather Bien
Nov 17, 2023
15 Sephora Products You Can Buy with Your FSA or HSA Before the Year Ends
Life
From Supergoop to La Mer.
Heather Bien
Nov 17, 2023
I Decluttered My Grandma's Dishes — Now I'm Trying to Find Them Again
Life
I didn’t realize how much I loved them.
Heather Bien
Nov 14, 2023
12 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Home Office
Living
Whether it’s a designated room or a corner in your bedroom.
Heather Bien
Nov 11, 2023
See How a Stager Used a Seller’s Own Furniture to Brighten Up a Living Room
Real Estate
Can you spot the differences?
Heather Bien
Nov 7, 2023
14 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Dining Area
Life
Here’s what to have on hand for your next dinner party.
Heather Bien
Nov 7, 2023
Please, I Beg You to Sell Me a Home with Personality
Real Estate
Neutral gray boxes aren’t what I’m after.
Heather Bien
Nov 5, 2023
The One Thing You Should Never Do Before Closing on a Home
Real Estate
It’s controversial.
Heather Bien
Oct 22, 2023
Here's When a Sears Kit House Is (and Isn't) Worth Saving
REAL ESTATE
Many architectural historians call for preserving mail-order houses.
Heather Bien
Oct 17, 2023
A Sad Backyard Becomes a Mid-Century Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
HOME PROJECTS
The “after” works for all seasons.
Heather Bien
Oct 11, 2023
Breaking My Mom’s Biggest “Friendship Rule” Helps My Relationships
Here’s what I do instead.
Heather Bien
Oct 10, 2023
12 Things to Have in Your Powder Room That Guests Will Thank You For
Living
Never wonder if you should really use that hand towel again.
Heather Bien
Oct 9, 2023
See How a Stager Gave a 362-Square Foot Studio “Live, Eat, and Sleep” Zones
Real Estate
The layout is genius.
Heather Bien
Oct 9, 2023
A “Maisonette” Is the House Style You Didn’t Know You Wanted
Real Estate
Ever heard of it?
Heather Bien
Oct 7, 2023
14 Murder Mystery Games for a Whodunnit Dinner Party
Living
Don your costumes and detective hats for a murder mystery game night.
Heather Bien
Sep 27, 2023
I Turned a Bathroom Staple into the Maximalist Headboard of My Dreams
Home Projects
The results are so luxe, you can’t even tell it’s a DIY.
Heather Bien
Sep 27, 2023