Ever heard of it?

Just because you’re a city mouse doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy a little leisure time as a suburb mouse.

Here's what she told me to get rid of.

There are 3 things I want to warn you about.

It's everywhere in the summertime.

It was popular well before the age of bell bottoms.

It's a house style that's all over Chicago.

Hint: It's a type of window.

Ever heard of a Pittsburgh Potty?

According to a real estate agent.

Their biggest piece of advice? Lean into the pink.

It's not a fancy kitchen countertop or bathroom remodel.

"I’m not wasting my time mowing the lawn over on the GOVERNMENT GRASS!"

Take a wild guess.

Here's what to know.

I've been thinking: Why the heck don't we have laundry chutes anymore?

Once you pass the Zillow search stage and start getting serious about an offer.

Let me elaborate.

Here are some gift ideas that are LOL-guaranteed, I promise.

Thank you, Cathy.

Here's why home offices are the new powder rooms.

You've got options.

Here's what to consider.

Take it from me, a writer who has lived through it IRL.

According to real estate experts.

It's cheaper, too.

I learned a few lessons along the way.

The most remarkable aspect? The view — and not just of the freshwater lake, but of the stunning lake houses and historical estates that adorn the storied trail.

If you're in the market for a house with a bit of history, here's where you should look.

It's the paint color everybody loves to hate.