Person with a backpack standing on a wooden platform overlooking a lake and mountains.
This App Helped Me Get Lost in My Own City—And Discover New Places Along the Way
It allows people to “be drawn by the attractions of the terrain and the encounters they find there.”
Feb 9, 2020
You’re Pronouncing Street Names All Wrong, and Now Google Can Help
The new tool helps you ask for directions with ease.
Feb 8, 2020
This “Floating” Off-Grid Hotel in Sweden Is a Hygge Dream
Add it to your travel bucket list.
Feb 8, 2020
Hotels Are Offering ‘Momcation’ Packages—Here’s Why It’s a Growing Trend
"I don’t need a massage or fancy dinner. I just need no one touching me while I lay horizontal and binge on TV.”
Feb 8, 2020
Twitter Asked People to Share the Ugliest Things They Own, and the Replies Do Not Disappoint
While we accept all home items for who they are, these definitely made our eyes go wide.
Feb 6, 2020
You’re More Likely to Splurge on Your Dog Than Your Cat—Here’s Why
A recent study explains why you might be spending more for Fido than Fluffy.
Feb 6, 2020
Here’s How Much Sleep Scientists Say You Need, Based on Your Age
8 hours isn't for everyone.
Feb 4, 2020
Meet Pink Noise, The Sleep Aid That Might Be More Effective Than White Noise
Pink noise is making literal waves.
Feb 3, 2020
Someone Paid $4,250 for Frank Sinatra’s Gold Toilet and We Have Questions
Other items include Old Blue Eyes' baby grand piano and a fountain that sold for over $30,000.
Jan 31, 2020
Ben and Erin Napier From HGTV’s “Home Town” Don’t Agree On Everything When It Comes to Their Perfect Night In
Perfect Night In is a series where we ask actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond how they’d spend the ultimate luxury—a blissful evening at home.HGTV hosts Ben and Erin Napier are having quite the year already. Their new spinoff “Home Town Takeover” was announced, which involves them revitalizing an entire town (no pressure). Plus, the fourth season of “Home Town” just aired on January 20, 2020.
Jan 31, 2020
Win a Trip to Belize for You and Your Friend, Then Gift a Stressed Out Co-Worker the Same Vacation
The sooner you enter this contest, the sooner you can mentally start getting on island time.
Jan 31, 2020
Score One For Your Wallet: Booking Sites Are Cracking Down on Sneaky Hotel Fees
It's in the name of transparency.
Jan 30, 2020
This Intricate Tiny House is Made of Cake and It Supports a Good Cause
She created the design-forward house cake to raise awareness for and fight homelessness.
Jan 30, 2020
In a Happy Surprise, Americans Apparently Visit Libraries More than Movie Theaters
More people are checking out books than buying tickets to the movies. Rejoice!
Jan 28, 2020
Trader Joe’s Has a New Body Cleansing Oil, and We Tried It
L'Occitane luxury on a Trader Joe's budget?
Jan 26, 2020
This Will Be the Most Popular Color In 2020, According to a Trend Study (Spoiler: It’s Not Blue)
Even though we’re officially into the new decade, that doesn’t stop the predictions from coming—and this trends study delivers a new option for this year’s most popular color.
Jan 23, 2020
You Can Rent a Floating Cabin on the Tennessee River and Watch the Sunset From Your Private Deck
We can feel the relaxing vibes from here.
Jan 22, 2020
IKEA’s New European Store Will Ditch Parking for Trees
160 trees, to be exact.
Jan 21, 2020
5 Work from Home Jobs with Flexible Hours That Could Pay Up to $160K a Year
Working from home is a win, especially if you can set your own hours.
Jan 21, 2020
You Can Sleep Alongside Elephants in Thailand’s Jungle Bubbles
Let’s talk about the elephant outside the room.
Jan 20, 2020
“The Sims” Are Having a Tiny House Design Contest and Here Are The Best Entries So Far 
These virtual tiny houses look better than our actual houses, to be honest.
Jan 17, 2020
8 Hiding Spots That Are Better Than Joe Goldberg’s in “You”
If you’re a serial killer, you can just skip this article.
Jan 17, 2020
This Is What It Means When Your Dog Puts Their Paw On You, According to an Expert
Turns out, it could be a sign of affection that translates into the three words that we long to hear.
Jan 16, 2020
Amazon Prime Has Free ‘Cat TV’ That You Can Stream for Your Pets
This week, I was introduced to the wonders of TV for cats.
Jan 16, 2020
You and Your Friends Can Rent This Belize Island for as Little as $115 Per Person
Meet your next vacation spot.
Jan 15, 2020
This Irish Island Will Pay Room and Board for You and a Friend to Work in a Coffee Shop
Not only do you get to live on a remote island, but you get to do it with a plus one.
Jan 14, 2020
You Can Nominate Your Town To Get a Complete HGTV Renovation
It could be the chance of a lifetime for you and your community.
Jan 10, 2020
You Can Brie the Lucky Winner of a One-Night Stay In the World’s First Cheese-Themed Hotel
The official “Cheese Suite” is the ultimate getaway for someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes the dairy staple.
Jan 10, 2020
Hold Onto Your Broomsticks: The First-Ever Harry Potter Flagship Store Is Opening This Summer
If you're in the market for a new magical gadget or school robe, this is the place to shop.
Jan 10, 2020
Hallelujah, Even the Sims Can Have Tiny Houses Now
We can’t wait to move our virtual characters in.
Jan 10, 2020
6 Thoughts I Had While Reading Marie Kondo’s “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” For The First Time
It also made me want to run home and declutter, as is expected.
Jan 9, 2020
I Felt Something After KonMari-ing My Home—But It Wasn’t Joy
I felt something different and equally as meaningful.
Jan 9, 2020
Marie Kondo Helped Stephen Colbert KonMari His “Late Show” Desk
Her reaction to seeing the items in his desk: priceless.
Jan 9, 2020
“Tokimeku” Means So Much More Than “Spark Joy” in Japanese
We talked to the inventor of the “spark joy” translation to get to the bottom of it.
Jan 9, 2020
How Marie Kondo Took Over 2019, One Folded Shirt at a Time
We call it the year of Kondomania.
Jan 9, 2020
This Is How Marie Kondo Keeps Her Clothes Organized When She’s Traveling
Find out how Kondo keeps things in order after she gets to the hotel room.
Jan 9, 2020
Architects are Offering Free Services to Those Who Lost Their Homes in the Australian Bushfires
As the Australian bushfires rage on, the local design community is helping out the best way they know how.
Jan 9, 2020
3 Little Home Resolutions I’m Making for 2020: A January Letter From the Editor
I love the symmetry of a New Year’s resolution, but it's hard for me to make it work. So over the last few years, I’ve started a different New Year tradition: I share my goals and intentions for the year ahead, along with what I'm most excited for in the year ahead.
Jan 6, 2020
The $20 Item That Keeps My Phone Charged While Giving Me a Better Night’s Sleep
I woke up every morning with my phone near my head—until this charger came into my life.
Jan 6, 2020
Meet the Two Newest Dog Breeds Recognized by the American Kennel Club
Say hello to the Barbet and the Dogo Argentino.
Jan 5, 2020
Dogs Can Do Math, According to Recent Study
And they don't even need to be bribed with treats to do it.
Jan 5, 2020
Dr. Phil’s House Is Going Viral on Twitter, and You Have to See Inside
One Twitter user describes the aesthetic as "cursed by a Disney witch."
Jan 3, 2020
Here Are the Best (and Worst) Cities to Live In, If You’re Looking to Work from Home
With factors like cost of living, co-working spaces, and even WiFi speed, not all states are created equal.
Jan 2, 2020
Times Square Ball Designer Explains How the 12,000-Pound Icon Was Made
It includes 2,688 Waterford crystals and more than 32,000 LED lights.
Dec 30, 2019
Shoppers Call on Target to Stop Using Disposable Plastic Shopping Bags
"We can bring our own bags."
Dec 30, 2019
This New Airplane Seat Promises to Make Air Travel Way More Comfortable
It offers improved comfort, and more privacy, too.
Dec 30, 2019
Amazon Announces Its Best-Selling Products of This Holiday Season
Including Amazon devices and a treat-dispensing dog camera.
Dec 29, 2019
New York State Just Passed a Law Making Gift Cards Easier to Use
Including later expiration dates, and more.
Dec 28, 2019
Ugly Christmas Sweaters Are Contributing to Plastic Pollution
There's nothing uglier than pollution.
Dec 26, 2019
Dachshunds in Holiday Outfits Gather for Christmas Sausage Dog Walk
What's cuter than a dachshund in a Christmas sweater?
Dec 26, 2019
These Photos Show a Prank War Between an Elf on the Shelf and Two Golden Retrievers
Elf on the Shelf is way cuter with dogs involved.
Dec 26, 2019
Over 4,500 Hallmark Candles Are Being Recalled—Make Sure You’re Not Gifting One
There are currently 6 reported incidents of the glass jars shattering, causing fire damage to nearby items.
Dec 23, 2019
You Can Book a Stay in a ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’-Themed Hotel Suite
Ugly sweaters and Christmas dinner included.
Dec 22, 2019
Here’s Why Messily Wrapped Presents Are Sometimes Better Than Neat Ones
Good news for those who feel like they can never get the folds right!
Dec 21, 2019
Apparently, Cats Love Climbing in Christmas Trees, and These Pictures Prove It
Cats climbing in Christmas trees takes the idea of a “cat tree” to a whole new level (perhaps literally).
Dec 20, 2019
I Just Discovered a Better, Faster Way to Return Purchases to Amazon
The days of having to track down a printer or packing tape are over, just in time for the holidays.
Dec 19, 2019
This Man Has Built Over 3,000 Birdhouses to Honor His Late Wife
The bluebird—a symbol of joy and happiness in various cultures—was Pat’s favorite.
Dec 19, 2019
8 Ways to Prevent Your Packages From Being Stolen
There are some proactive steps you can take to protect your packages.
Dec 17, 2019
I’ve Stayed In All the Main Disney World Resorts, And These Ones Have the Best Design
You'll appreciate all the beautiful design details Disney has included in each of these resorts.
Dec 16, 2019
How Bobby Berk Spends His Perfect Night In at Home (When He’s Not Working on One)
The interior designer painted a picture that brought us right onto his couch with his favorite TV shows to watch.
Dec 16, 2019
The Queen Is Hiring a Social Media Director, and Applications Are Open
Is a corgi-themed Instagram account out of the question?
Dec 16, 2019
The First Official ‘Harry Potter’ Knitting Pattern Book Will Be Here Soon
House scarves and sweaters are just the beginning.
Dec 15, 2019
The Surprising Place to Save on Engagement Rings
Pick up a crate of La Croix and a year's worth of vitamins while you're at it.
Dec 14, 2019
A Macy’s Santa Shares the Most Popular Gift Request He Gets From Kids
While we can’t bug Santa’s chair to hear all the answers, we did the next best thing and asked Santa at Macy’s.
Dec 13, 2019
Turns Out, Many of Us Have Terrible Holiday Work-Life Balance, But Here’s How You Can Fix It
LinkedIn recently compiled some data that proves that I’m not alone in my holiday frazzle.
Dec 10, 2019
Peek Inside an Eco-Friendly Tiny Cabin in Australia Designed by Matthew McConaughey
You can indulge in some equally gratifying rest and rejuvenation of your own in this eco-friendly escape.
Dec 10, 2019
What Sagittarius Season Means for Your Home (and Your Zodiac Sign)
It’s time to harness time itself, letting the cold fact that none of this will last liberate our capacity to take a stand for what counts.
Dec 7, 2019
Here’s How Much Your Vintage Nintendo Console Could Be Worth
If you stored away vintage Nintendo games and video game consoles, you could be laughing your way all the way to the bank.
Dec 6, 2019
Think Candles are a Generic Gift? These Personalized Candles Want to Change Your Mind
Gone are the days that a candle is looked at as a last resort gift. But how did we get here?
Dec 5, 2019
People Are Freaking Out Over This $8 Low-Maintenance Holiday Plant At Trader Joe’s
Thanks to a viral Reddit post, a Trader Joe’s plant has gained recent attention for allegedly not needing much attention at all
Dec 5, 2019