Money Month

Danielle Nava is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the co-owner and vice president of Toujours Planning. She lives in a stunning historic house she shares with her husband, Andrés, their adorable twin daughters, and their cats, Niko and Ludo.

Adrienne Breaux

Mar 30, 2022

DIY Pros Share Their Favorite Money-Saving Design Hacks Design Ideas

From peel-and-stick wallpaper to recycled tile, here are seven tips for DIYing on a budget.

Shagun Khare

Mar 26, 2022

This $16 IKEA Item Totally Revamped My Home Office Decor Design Ideas

I figured out a unique way to hang lots of pictures without hammering a bunch of nails into the wall.

Christine Estima

Mar 22, 2022

7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Welcome Spring into Your Living Room Design Ideas

From decorating with faux flowers to starting an indoor herb garden, you’ll want to incorporate these spring decor items ASAP.

Rose Morrison

Mar 20, 2022

B&A: A Beautiful Black and White Galley Kitchen for $7,000 — Appliances Included Home Projects

"You can do big things with a small budget!" this homeowner says of her 100% DIYed new kitchen.

Sarah Everett

Mar 17, 2022

B&A: A $300 Renter-Friendly Kitchen Redo Has a "Jaw-Dropping" DIY Floor Home Projects

"I knew I wanted to give it a comfortable and practical look: modern-meets-retro," this renter says of her fun revamped kitchen.

Sarah Everett

Mar 16, 2022

Adding This Traditional Piece to My Bedroom Was One of My Best Furniture-Buying Decisions Design Ideas

As a small space dweller, I am always on the hunt for storage solutions that are substantial and sophisticated, and this piece fit the bill perfectly.

Sarah Lyon

Mar 15, 2022

5 Home Finance Trends on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Experts Real Estate

Some of them are a pleasant surprise.

Lauren Wellbank

Mar 13, 2022

The Best Furniture and Decor You Can Get Right Now for Under $100 Design Ideas

Proof that you don’t have to compromise style for savings.

Blair Donovan

Mar 13, 2022

B&A: A $25 DIY Gives a Beat-Up Dresser a Fresh Modern-Meets-Vintage Look

HOME PROJECTS

See how this woodworking DIYer created a totally new silhouette by bending wood around an existing set of drawers.

Sarah Everett

Mar 12, 2022

B&A: A Neutral Nursery Gets a Bold, Colorful Big Kid Look with a $600 Refresh Home Projects

The project includes an easy IKEA desk hack and a great artwork-displaying idea.

Sarah Everett

Mar 11, 2022

Designers Say These Are the 7 Areas of the Home Where Clients Are Most Likely to Splurge Design Ideas

People tend to invest in kitchens and bathrooms — but several other areas of the home are getting special attention these days.

Sarah Lyon

Mar 11, 2022

B&A: A $350 Dining Room Redo Features a Smart IKEA Hack and Other Custom DIYs Home Projects

This DIYer's advice for renovating on a budget? "Get thrifty." She used secondhand finds and DIYs to get an expensive-looking dining room for less.

Sarah Everett

Mar 10, 2022

How I Created the Viral Disco Ball Light Effect in My Bedroom for Just $10 Design Ideas

It never fails to wow my friends when they come over, and even after two years, I still get wowed by the dreamy vibe myself.

Shagun Khare

Mar 10, 2022

This Genius $10 Product Will Breathe New Life Into Your Secondhand Wood Furniture Design Ideas

Just don’t use it on your fine or antique furniture!

Laura Fenton

Mar 8, 2022

Before and After: An Old Yellowed Bathroom Gets a $900, DIY-Packed Makeover Home Projects

This bathroom has the ultimate DIY solutions for concealing ugly tile.

Sarah Everett

Mar 7, 2022

This Investment Educator's Brooklyn Rental Is Compact, Colorful, and Cool Tours

Amanda Holden, also known as "Dumpster.Doggy" on Instagram, is an entrepreneur, educator, and the founder of Invested Development. She aims to answer the question: “How do I teach dusty investing topics without making my students want to stick needles into their eyeballs?”

Erin Derby

Mar 7, 2022

10 Little Ways to Boost Your Credit Score, According to Finance Experts Life

Making payments on time is one of the best ways to maintain a good credit score, but there are other small things you can implement into your financial wellness routine to boost your score.

Kara Nesvig

Mar 6, 2022

B&A: An Old Table with Office Furniture Vibes Gets a Chic Upgrade for Under $100 Home Projects

If you want to refresh laminate furniture to look like wood, read on.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 6, 2022

Before and After: A Family Heirloom Lamp Is Renewed and Re-Loved with an $87 DIY Home Projects

“I hated having this family piece just sitting in storage," this DIYer says. "Giving it new life feels like I’m bringing my Nana back into my home.”

Sarah Everett

Mar 4, 2022

This $14 Amazon Frame Is One of My Most Luxe-Looking Desk Accents Home Projects

Small but mighty, it's one of my favorite home purchases to date.

Blair Donovan

Mar 4, 2022

For Long-Term Savings When Decorating, Nothing Beats This Living Room Staple Design Ideas

The extra expense upfront will make your sofa last forever.

Laura Fenton

Mar 3, 2022

Before and After: A $40 Redo Turns a Scuffed-Up Dresser into a Statement Piece Home Projects

This DIYer put in lots of sweat equity to create her modern-meets-vintage custom dresser.

Sarah Everett

Mar 1, 2022

5 Ways to Use Sinking Funds to Help You Reach Your Financial Goals Life

Over this past year, I’ve been able to add more than $40,000 to my net worth. A major factor was my use of sinking funds, or separate savings accounts for each goal.

Taryn Williams

Mar 1, 2022

One Thing That’s Always Worth Splurging On, According to a Real Estate Agent Real Estate

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

Sarah Magnuson

Mar 1, 2022

How to Revamp Your Space with Just $25, $50, $75, or $100

Style

Small budgets, big impact! Refresh any room (in style) without breaking the bank.

Blair Donovan

Oct 28, 2021

I Never Plan on Getting a Joint Account With My Boyfriend — Here's Why Life