Backyard photo with silo flowers and hose
32 Little Things to Do, Ask, and Buy If You’re a New Yard Owner
Living
From leaf blowers to property lines, here are the unexpected things you should consider.
Heather Bien
Sep 25, 2023
31 Clever Ways to Make Money from Home
Living
From surveys, to tomatoes, to dogs.
Heather Bien
Sep 26, 2023
This Remodeled Scandi-Style IKEA Kitchen Is *Chef’s Kiss*
HOME PROJECTS
There's a reason why IKEA is a go-to for kitchen renos among designers and DIYers alike.
Heather Bien
Sep 22, 2023
The Surprising Kitchen Investment That Homebuyers Are Tired Of
Real Estate
Bespoke isn’t always a good thing.
Heather Bien
Sep 22, 2023
What’s the Difference Between Thrifting, Antiquing, and Vintage Shopping?
So many terms get thrown around in one secondhand bucket.
Heather Bien
Sep 21, 2023
The “Lazy Girl Job” Is the Secret to Beating Work Burnout
Living
Say hello to work-life balance.
Heather Bien
Sep 20, 2023
Here's What a "Cash Offer" Means (No, It's Not a Money-Filled Briefcase)
REAL ESTATE
Nor is it a burlap sack full of dollar bills.
Heather Bien
Sep 20, 2023
I Gave My Builder-Grade Mirror a Designer Look for Just $25
Home Projects
This DIY was super easy, but did require some patience. Here’s how I did it.
Heather Bien
Sep 15, 2023
This Living Room Proves That “Improve and Remove” Meetings Are Worth It
Real Estate
See how a home stager worked magic on a cluttered space.
Heather Bien
Sep 13, 2023
11 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Studio Apartment
Living
Every square foot counts.
Heather Bien
Sep 5, 2023
B&A: 9 of the Most Gorgeous Wallpapered Bathroom Redos Ever
HOME PROJECTS
Wallpaper-shy? Let these incredible bathroom transformations win you over.
Heather Bien
Sep 4, 2023
See How a Stager Gave a Cluttered Dining Room a Downright Serene New Look
Real Estate
In a charming 1949 bungalow.
Heather Bien
Sep 4, 2023
11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare Before a Natural Disaster Strikes
Living
Here's what you can do, according to experts.
Heather Bien
Aug 22, 2023
How to Quickly Drain Your Laptop Battery — And Why You Might Want To
Living
It takes a few easy steps.
Taryn Williford
Aug 20, 2023
What Is “Parlor Level,” Anyway?
Real Estate
It’s a more niche term than, say, garden level.
Heather Bien
Aug 5, 2023
You Won't Even Recognize IKEA in These 10 High-End Hacks
A little elbow grease can transform bargain staples into something totally luxe-looking.
Heather Bien
Aug 1, 2023
10 Heartwarming, Hilarious, and Horrifying IKEA Stories
Living
From love at first sight to stuffed rats, IKEA has it all.
Heather Bien
Jul 30, 2023
B&A: A Home Office Goes from “Oversized Closet” to Stylish Work Space
Home Projects
Opening up a wall made a big difference here.
Heather Bien
Jul 28, 2023
B&A: A Builder-Grade Entryway Gets a Welcoming DIY Refresh for $2,000
Home Projects
A few DIY projects made a big difference in adding some warmth to this bare entryway.
Heather Bien
Jul 27, 2023
B&A: A Rotting Wood Deck Gets a Luxe Double-Decker Overhaul
Home Projects
Now there’s plenty of space to relax outside, rain or shine.
Heather Bien
Jul 26, 2023
The 7 Best All-Natural Cleaning Supplies Under $25 to Tackle Every Mess
Embrace a more sustainable lifestyle that still produces that satisfying squeaky clean. 
Heather Bien
Jul 25, 2023
5 of the Best Under-the-Sink Storage Ideas to Maximize Every Inch
Organize & Clean
Make sure this space reaches its full potential.
Heather Bien
Jul 24, 2023
See How Real Estate Pros Brightened Up This 100-Year-Old Living Room
Real Estate
In a D.C. row house.
Heather Bien
Jul 23, 2023
How Making Lunch the French Way Is Making My WFH Days Better than Ever
Living
This TikToker has completely transformed my lunchtime.
Heather Bien
Jul 18, 2023
7 Unspoken Rules of Shared Outdoor Spaces
REAL ESTATE
According to real estate pros.
Heather Bien
Jul 17, 2023
See How Painting an Accent Wall Helped a Stager Transform This Living Room
Real Estate
In Los Angeles.
Heather Bien
Jul 12, 2023
You’re Probably Forgetting to Do This One Important Thing While Moving
Real Estate
I speak from personal experience.
Heather Bien
Jul 10, 2023
8 Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Tips from a TikToker Who’s Tested Dozens
Home Projects
This is the must-know intel from a DIYer who’s mastered the art of peel-and-stick.
Heather Bien
Jun 30, 2023
B&A: A Stuffy ‘80s Powder Room Gets a Glam-Meets-Rock-n-Roll Redo
Home Projects
The changes make it look more modern and way more spacious, too.
Heather Bien
Jun 28, 2023
This New Yorker Took Advantage of His View Using This Clever Furniture Trick
Joey Skladany didn't want furniture to get in the way of his sweeping city views.
Heather Bien
Jun 23, 2023
See How a Stager Gave an NYC Parlor-Level Unit a Cheerful New Look
Real Estate
In a historic Brooklyn Heights brownstone.
Heather Bien
Jun 20, 2023
The 11 Items I Bought with My WFH Stipend to Increase My Productivity
Living
I wanted to use this stipend to make my office somewhere I wanted to work, rather than a mostly overlooked, multi-functional room.
Heather Bien
Jun 14, 2023
4 Style and Layout Secrets to Steal from Samin Nosrat’s Kitchen
Style
It has the prettiest backsplash.
Heather Bien
Jun 12, 2023
B&A: A Doctor’s Office Becomes a Rental Property Filled with Secondhand Finds
Style
It’s a love letter to the neighborhood.
Heather Bien
Jun 8, 2023
See How a Home Stager Gave an ‘80s Townhouse a Bold New Look
Before & After
With vintage touches.
Heather Bien
Jun 5, 2023
7 Kinds of Flowers Homebuyers Love Seeing in Front Yards
Real Estate
According to real estate pros.
Heather Bien
Jun 3, 2023
The Glaring Red Flag That Signals a House Was Hurriedly Flipped
Here are three reasons to pause before putting in an offer.
Heather Bien
Jun 1, 2023
The Easy Way I Made My Disposable Takeout Container Collection Disappear
Be gone, cabinet full of plastic containers.
Heather Bien
Jun 1, 2023
The Easy Way You Can Save Money as a Remote Worker Abroad
Real Estate
You’re 183 days away from bulking up your savings while overseas.
Heather Bien
May 29, 2023
The One Kitchen Renovation with a Low ROI (and 4 Other Mistakes)
Real Estate
Here’s what the pros say.
Heather Bien
May 24, 2023
Here's How One Woman Went on Vacation — And Bought a House
Real Estate
A passing Zillow scroll turned into homeownership.
Heather Bien
May 23, 2023
Inflatable Nightclubs Are This Year’s Hottest New Yard Accessory
Living
Red carpet optional.
Heather Bien
May 18, 2023
The Unexpected Space-Saving WFH Accessory I Always Get Asked About
Living
It’s made my workspace so much more functional.
Heather Bien
May 16, 2023
See How a Denver Home Emphasized Its Mid-Century Details with Staging
Real Estate
The sellers decide to honor the home’s original design.
Heather Bien
May 14, 2023
See How a Home Stager Made a 420-Square-Foot Condo Flow Better
Real Estate
She was told to “think small.”
Heather Bien
May 3, 2023
11 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Living Room
Living
These essentials are surprisingly useful.
Heather Bien
May 1, 2023
6 Renovations That Didn’t Have a Great ROI, According to Homeowners
Real Estate
And whether they’d do it over again.
Heather Bien
Apr 25, 2023
See How a Stager Made a Century-Old Row House Feel More Modern
Real Estate
And cozy.
Heather Bien
Apr 23, 2023