Megan Johnson

About Me

Megan Johnson is a reporter in Boston. She got her start at the Boston Herald, where commenters would leave sweet messages like “Megan Johnson is just awful.” Now, she's a contributor to publications like People Magazine, Trulia and Architectural Digest.


Latest Stories

We Gave a Home Stager $100 — Here’s What He Bought on Bed Bath & Beyond
REAL ESTATE
And it includes an entire duvet cover set!
Dec 5, 2023
These Are Some of the Most-Loved Airbnbs Around the World
News
These ones look just as good in person as they do in pictures.
Dec 3, 2023
We Gave a Home Stager $100 — Here’s What She Bought At Anthropologie
Cruising the aisles of Anthropologie is always a delight for the senses. However, the same isn’t always true for your wallet. When you’re counting your pennies to pay the rent, the rows of funky decor and colored vases of delicate glass can be tremendously tempting. That said, you can often find some hefty deals tucked away on the Anthropologie website, whether it’s scouring the sale section or keeping your eyes out for bargains like a coupon code.
Nov 21, 2023
Hailey Bieber’s Kitchen Tour Has a “Bit of Chaos” — and Two Air Fryers
News
Bieber gave viewers a tour of her gorgeous, but relatably cluttered kitchen on YouTube.
Nov 14, 2023
OREO Wants to Reward You for Putting Up Holiday Decorations Early
Decorating early could score you a fresh pile of cash … and a pile of cookies.
Nov 8, 2023
This Is What Thanksgiving at Martha Stewart's Farmhouse Looks Like
Grab your chickens and head to the coop, because Martha Stewart is inviting you over for the weekend.
Nov 7, 2023
“Home Town” Star Erin Napier Isn’t Interested in “Perfect” Houses
“I'm way more interested in the realness of how we live in our houses.”
Nov 5, 2023
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $100 — Here’s What She Bought at Pottery Barn
Real Estate
She chose decor that can work in a variety of settings.
Nov 3, 2023
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $100 — Here’s What She Bought at West Elm
Real Estate
Including three very versatile accessories.
Oct 4, 2023
Shrek’s Swamp Actually Exists — Peek Inside
Don't be put off by the “DANGER” and “BEWARE OGRE” signs out front.
Sep 27, 2023
Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia House Is for Sale
Grab your shiplap and get ready to party.
Sep 21, 2023
5 Things I Learned from The Home Edit’s New Book, “Stay Organized”
Clea and Joanna are here to keep you organized.
Sep 21, 2023

Latest Stories

We Gave a Professional Home Stager $50 — Here’s What He Bought at Walmart
REAL ESTATE
Including a cuffing season essential.
Sep 13, 2023
The Biggest Money Saver at Costco, According to Experts
“The Joy of Costco” authors share their best tips for shopping the warehouse store.
Sep 12, 2023
NYC Is Cracking Down on “Illegal Airbnbs” — Here's What You Need to Know
Here’s what it means for travelers and hosts.
Sep 11, 2023
We Asked 5 Home Stagers for Their Number One Decor Purchase for Fall
REAL ESTATE
Throw blankets, anyone?
Sep 7, 2023
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $50 — Here’s What She Bought at Wayfair
Real Estate
Fake plants all the way.
Sep 1, 2023
It's the Best Time of Year for Free Stuff on the Street
Real Estate
Every year on Sept. 1, gems litter the sidewalk.
Sep 1, 2023
Peek Inside Drew Barrymore’s “Anti-White” Kitchen Renovation
"I was nail-biting ‘til the end. Had I gone too far?”
Aug 30, 2023
Emily Henderson Has a 10-Foot Antique Island in Her 1910 Farmhouse
She calls her reno a “labor of love.”
Aug 18, 2023
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $50 — Here’s What She Bought at HomeGoods
REAL ESTATE
A few items can make a huge difference.
Aug 9, 2023
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $50 — Here's What He Bought on Amazon
Real Estate
A few items can make a huge difference.
Aug 1, 2023
I Used a Professional Hypnotist to Help Me with Homebuying Stress
Real Estate
Here’s how it went.
Jul 18, 2023
The Open-House Faux Pas Real Estate Experts Urge You Not to Make
Real Estate
Not using the bathroom is a given.
Jun 12, 2023

Latest Stories

Here’s How Much the Homes on Your Favorite TV Shows Would Cost Today
In the years since these sitcoms rose through the stratosphere, the price of the homes they featured have skyrocketed in worth.
May 14, 2023
Drew Barrymore’s New Talk Show Set Has the Dreamiest Kitchen
It was inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale.
May 11, 2023
Mindy Kaling Found Her Interior Designer on Instagram
The Better Homes & Gardens cover star also shares her “house rules.”
May 10, 2023
4 Mistakes You Never Want to Make While Painting a Ceiling
According to a real estate pro.
Mar 14, 2023
Dave and Jenny Marrs on Becoming HGTV Stars
News
The "Fixer to Fabulous" couple share tips for home buying, remodeling, and more in the April issue of Better Homes & Gardens.
Mar 9, 2023
These Are Real Estate Agents’ Secrets for a Nice-Smelling Home
That aren't cookies or candles.
Mar 1, 2023
Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn Townhouse Is An Explosion of Color
News
It's just as unusual as you'd expect!
Feb 7, 2023
Take a Look Inside the Waco Castle Renovated by Chip and Joanna Gaines 
“The castle taught us that sometimes the forgotten things in life don’t need a reinvention but just a little dusting off."
Jan 30, 2023
This House Kit from Home Depot Makes a Cozy Backyard Getaway
And it's less than $13k.
Jan 5, 2023
Kate Walsh “Softened” Her Australian Home with Clouds, Curved Seating, and Disco Balls
"One of the things that I love about Western Australia is that it's relaxed and nature is the queen there. I wanted that to really dictate and have the house be sort of a piece of that and flowing into that.”
Dec 21, 2022
Ellen Pompeo’s Malibu Beach House Has So Much Marble
There's even a marble bathtub.
Dec 7, 2022