Sarah Everett's Recent Articles
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B&A: A Dreary Attic Turned Luxe Bathroom Makes Smart Use of Space
The tub, toilet, and standing shower are seriously dreamy.
Jun 22, 2021
4 Cheap Kitchen Cabinet Upgrades Home Stagers Swear By
"A few small changes can make a big difference," says stager Rose Ann Senior.
Jun 20, 2021
See How 5 Designers Made the Same Paint Colors Look Totally Different
Small Cool Experience 2021
Whether you're splitting a can of paint between two rooms in your apartment or making use of a friend's leftover DIY project paint, you can make a shade look specific to your space.
Jun 19, 2021
B&A: A Dark, Wood-Paneled Bathroom Is Completely Transformed for $1700
This bathroom reno has tons of DIY elements, including a Facebook Marketplace dresser-turned-vanity.
Jun 16, 2021
B&A: These IKEA Shelves Look Like Custom Built-Ins (For Way Less)
These homeowners saved literal thousands (!!!) with this IKEA dupe for built-ins.
Jun 16, 2021
The One Thing a Home Stager Will Always Remove from Your Home
This clunky piece of furniture can be a turnoff for buyers.
Jun 16, 2021
Before and After: A Decades-Old Chair Gets a Loving $18 Makeover
Best part: It was all completed over a lunch hour.
Jun 15, 2021
Before and After: A Boring White Kitchen Gets a Groovy Update
Better yet? It's packed with secondhand finds and DIYs.
Jun 14, 2021
B&A: This Living Room Redo Shows How to Make Knotty Wood Paneling Look Chic
There's no paint on the cabinets — but there is paint in another unexpected space.
Jun 12, 2021
Before and After: A 1980s Bathroom with Gross Tile Gets a Head-to-Toe Upgrade
Nearly every part of this bathroom got a modern-looking refresh.
Jun 11, 2021
Before and After: A Renter-Friendly Fireplace Statement Wall Done in a Day
This renter's vision for her new pad was "Barbie's 19th-Century Holiday Dream House," and this renter-friendly fireplace wall fits the theme perfectly.
Jun 9, 2021
B&A: An Unsightly Laundry Room Gets a Stylish, Functional Revamp for $2,520
The DIY features on-trend cane webbing — perfect for this California coastal home.
Jun 8, 2021
3 Things in Your Cabinets You Should Get Rid of Right Now, According to Stagers
The pros have opinions about what to ditch.
Jun 4, 2021
Before and After: A Dated 2000s Kitchen Becomes an Open, Airy Stunner
Taking down a wall between the kitchen and dining areas made a world of difference.
Jun 3, 2021
Before and After: A Boring Beige Bathroom Gets a Colorful, Sophisticated Redo
This blah bathroom gets a cheerful update that's fit for a growing family.
Jun 2, 2021
Before and After: Two Weekends of Work Make This Boring Bathroom Unrecognizable
It went from blah to bold, in just three steps.
May 31, 2021
The Super Simple End-of-the-Day Hack That Makes Every Morning More Productive
LIVING
The smartest productivity tip I know came from a book on dance. (Really!) And it actually involves procrastinating just a bit.
May 28, 2021
10 Companies Hiring Remote Workers That Offer Unlimited Vacation Time
NEWS
Plus, additional perks that really bring home that work-life balance.
May 27, 2021
Before and After: Just $15 Took This Thrifted Bench from Basic to Bold
“As I was choosing pieces for the home, that I wanted to see bright, African-inspired textiles that would speak to my heritage and identity as a Caribbean-American woman,” this DIYer says of her colorful bench revamp.
May 25, 2021
Before & After: Low-Budget, High-Impact Updates Make a 21-Year-Old RV Way Cozier
Simple changes did a lot to make this RV more modern and more comfortable.
May 24, 2021
B&A: A Cluttered Mudroom Becomes a Charming Cottage Entryway for Under $500
It started out plain, but now it's packed full of charm.
May 23, 2021
B&A: Old Lockers Found in an Alley Become a Cute, Totally Free Bathroom Cabinet
This old-school (literally) find looks cool and vintage in its new space.
May 22, 2021
You Can Spend a Night at “The Royal Tenenbaums” House for $20
Two lucky fans get to stay there for close to nothing.
May 21, 2021
B&A: A "Catastrophic" Kitchen's Stunning Redo Includes A DIY Faux Cement Wall
A simple color scheme helps this small kitchen feel a whole lot bigger.
May 18, 2021
B&A: A $500 Renter-Friendly DIY Plant Wall Makes for a Dreamy Green Oasis
IKEA IVAR + peel-and-stick wallpaper = a temporary (but still gorgeous) plant display.
May 17, 2021
B&A: A Dingy Bathroom Gets a Luxe-Looking Transformation for $1000
A highlight? The new DIY mirror-as-art.
May 15, 2021
B&A: Most of the Furniture in This $420 Playroom Is Built From Scratch
This playroom is like a mini studio apartment. "I am so proud that I built almost everything in here with my own two hands," the homeowner says.
May 14, 2021
3 Things You Really Need to Scope Out Before Signing the Lease on a Studio
There are a few special features to look for.
May 14, 2021
Before and After: A $40 Vintage Desk Chair Gets a $7, 3-Hour Glow Up
One clever DIYer saw the hidden potential in this Craigslist find.
May 12, 2021
You Could Spend the Night in the "Friends" Apartment for Under $20
This "Friends" fan dream can be your reality (even just for one night).
May 12, 2021
B&A: A New Open Layout Helps this Kitchen Maximize Its Gorgeous Views
The whole condo now has boho black and white vibes.
May 11, 2021
B&A: A No-Demo Dining Room Has a Gallery Wall Trick You'll Want to Do
This dining room looks totally fresh without having to tear down a single wall.
May 10, 2021
B&A: A $300 IKEA Hack Gives A Living Room the Look of Pricey Built-Ins
This DIYer was quoted nearly $2,500 for built-ins but was able to create something she loved for a fraction of that.
May 8, 2021
Before and After: A $150 Project Gives a Plain Living Room a Luxe Transformation
It's a simple project with a big wow factor.
May 7, 2021
B&A: $50 Painted Murals Add Sunshine to this Once Dingy White Nursery
"Smoker’s yellow” walls get a rainbow revamp.
May 5, 2021
B&A: A Stylish $1,500 Laundry Room Redo is Filled with Smart DIYs
This laundry room maximizes storage and style and has TONS of DIY details.
May 4, 2021
Before & After: A No-Demo Redo Amps Up This Bathroom's Groovy '70s Style
The homeowner was able to keep the retro features she loved without sacrificing style.
May 2, 2021
B&A: Losing a Wall (and the Carpet) Makes this 1943 Dining Room Unrecognizable
Simple changes made the space feel so much larger.
May 1, 2021
B&A: A Dark, Dated Kitchen Gets a Smarter Layout and a Brighter Look
This redo sacrifices a less-than-functional mudroom, with gorgeous results.
Apr 26, 2021
Before and After: A 1953 Cape Cod's Cheery Facelift Brings Curb Appeal
The "After" regularly gets compliments from neighbors.
Apr 23, 2021
This Chair Lets Your Pet Sit Next To You While You WFH
NEWS
YouTuber Simone Giertz designed the chair for her dog, Scraps.
Apr 8, 2021
Before and After: A 117-Year-Old Kitchen Gets a Functional Redo
It's old made new again.
Apr 6, 2021
This Celeb-Approved Artwork Is the Key to an Eclectic Gallery Wall
STYLE
And it can be bought on the cheap, too!
Mar 31, 2021
This Pig Ottoman Went Viral on Twitter, and It’s So Oinking Cute
NEWS
These animal ottomans are here to cure your existential quarantine mood.
Mar 30, 2021
This "Faux" Decor Trend Is Real and Will Add Whimsy to Your Space
STYLE
My grandma was onto something!
Mar 30, 2021
You Can Use This (Under-$10) Item From Your Bathroom To Make A Plant Pot
NEWS
One Omaha-based Twitter user came up with a genius hack to house their houseplants.
Mar 23, 2021