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My Grandma's "One-of-a-Kind" Space in Her House Is a Vintage Staple
Growing up, I thought my grandma's sewing room was a one-of-a-kind space. Now, it is.
Dec 9, 2025
See How a Stager Transformed a “Chaotic” Living Room into a Bright, Functional Space
It's a huge difference, for a small investment.
Dec 8, 2025
20-Second DIY Tricks That'll Get Rid of the Musty Smell in Your House
Got last-minute guests and a musty living room? Here’s what to do.
Dec 8, 2025
See How a Stager Transforms a Cramped Living Room with Just 5 Essentials
These are such cute gems.
Dec 4, 2025
Anthropologie’s Sale Just Got Even Better — 9 Cyber Monday Deals You Shouldn’t M
Discounts just dropped even further.
Dec 1, 2025
The Home Gems Pro Stagers Are Buying for Cyber Monday Right Now
In a sea of competing Cyber Monday sales, it can be helpful to see what experts are planning on buying, which is why I asked home stagers Cathy Hobbs of Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes and Lynne Rhea of Mombo Interiors to talk about the best Cyber Monday furniture and home decor deals they’ve come across. Here’s what they recommended, with selections for every budget — and some products are over 70% off!
Dec 1, 2025
The “Loud and Annoying” Feature That Should Never Be in Your Bedroom, According to Pros
It's loud, it's clunky, and it doesn't really make that much sense.
Nov 27, 2025
8 Gorgeous Gifts for Anyone on Your List This Year
These range in price, but they’re all supereffective.
Nov 25, 2025
See How a Stager Transformed a Cramped 1940s Living Room into a Modern Space
It’s like night and day.
Nov 21, 2025
 What Moving Into LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Taught Me About Belonging and Safety
It's lifted a weight off my shoulders I didn't know existed.
Nov 21, 2025
5 Unexpected Paint Colors That Transform Any Dark, Cramped Room
These are sure to attract any buyer.
Nov 17, 2025
I Bought a Home with a Galley Kitchen and Learned to Love It
The kitchen style is universally reviled, but I think it deserves love.
Nov 11, 2025
A Stager Transformed This “Dark,” Cluttered Home into a Light, Spacious One
The changes made a significant impact.
Nov 5, 2025
See How a Stager Fixed My Small Bedroom with These 4 Brilliant Tricks
Little adjustments can make a big difference.
Nov 3, 2025
How a Home Stager Would Transform a Cramped Bedroom with 6 West Elm Finds
These are so smart and small-space friendly.
Nov 3, 2025
See How a Stager Lightened Up a Cramped, Awkward Living Room
With gleaming hardwoods and a refreshed fireplace.
Oct 31, 2025
See How a Stager's Small Tweaks Transformed This MCM Home
The changes are subtle, but effective.
Oct 31, 2025
This Vintage, Cozy Feature Is Making a Big Comeback
They’re cozy, old-school but come with drawbacks.
Oct 30, 2025
I Got the 133-Year-Old Blueprints to My Home
It wasn’t that difficult, but I did get lucky.
Nov 1, 2024
I Asked Stagers for the Secret Stores They Always Shop At
These are practical tips great for selling your home or holiday hosting.
Oct 29, 2025
The 6 Cities That Are Quietly Becoming More Expensive for Single People
It’s called the “Carrie Bradshaw Index,” and no, it’s not about where people buy the most shoes.
Oct 27, 2025
What It's Really Like to Grow Up Where the Ultra-Wealthy "Summer"
I had to leave, but I loved being there.
Oct 27, 2025
5 Pros Reveal the Paint Colors Buyers Hate Right Now
It makes sense.
Oct 24, 2025
This Brilliant $5 IKEA Storage Gem Will Make Every Move So Easy
It makes so much sense.
Oct 22, 2025
This Vintage Bathroom Feature Will Be Everywhere in 2026
People have long loved these, and it’s not changing.
Oct 22, 2025
This “Deep” Bedroom Paint Color Instantly Makes Your Home More Valuable
It doesn't fare as well in living rooms.
Oct 21, 2025
See My "Over-the-Top" Halloween House
Every year, our neighbors ask when we’re going to set up our decorations.
Oct 20, 2025
See How a Stager Transformed This Dark, Cramped Basement into a Bright, Airy One
It’s such a transformation!
Oct 17, 2025
See How a Stager Transformed a “Dark” Craftsman Parlor (It’s So Much Brighter!)
This Craftsman bungalow became so much airier.
Oct 15, 2025
How Living in a Van for 2 Years Changed My Definition of Home
It taught me so much about impermanence and possessions.
Oct 15, 2025
This ’90s Front Door Trend Is Officially Out — Here’s What’s Replacing It
According to real estate experts.
Oct 14, 2025
55 Things to Toss When You’re Moving (or Just Because You Want to Declutter)
How to get rid of the things weighing you down when you move — without having to muster strong feelings about your toaster.
Oct 14, 2025
The Radiant 14th-Century Feature Every Home Should Have
It’s radiant!
Oct 14, 2025
I Asked 4 Pros if Claw-Foot Tubs Are Worth It, and They All Said the Same Thing
I’ve always imagined myself with one someday. But the experts have warnings.
Oct 10, 2025
The Cozy Prewar Seating Space I Wish Every Home Still Had
They’re warm, provide extra seating, and are oh-so-cute.
Oct 8, 2025
This ’90s Home Layout Trend Is Finally on Its Way Out — Here’s What’s Replacing It
Something much cozier is replacing it.
Oct 3, 2025
How a Stager Would Transform a Cramped Bathroom with $206
I love these smart picks.
Sep 29, 2025
I Bought a House With My In-Laws, and Here’s What Happened
It's easy if you know what you need to do.
Sep 26, 2025
6 Basically Free Ways to Make a Home Cozy
These small changes make a big impact.
Sep 24, 2025
My Parents Sold My “Magical” Childhood Home — And I Learned a Lesson About Closure I Didn’t Expect
I thought I'd have one final goodbye that would bring me some closure, but real life had other plans.
Sep 23, 2025
It's Hard to Live in the "Happiest State in America" — Here's Why
"Priced out of paradise" isn't just a saying. It's a hard reality.
Sep 19, 2025
Year Ago, Surviving Hurricane Helene Taught Me How to Be a Good Neighbor
Being spared had nothing to do with our climate prep. It was pure luck.
Sep 19, 2025
How a Dinner Party Will Help You Find Your Dream Home
Before you get carried away in a fantasy, try this.
Sep 16, 2025
Why I’ll Always Look for This Kitchen Storage Feature in a Home
It makes so much sense.
Sep 12, 2025
You Should Probably Give Your House a Name — Here Are a Few Lovely Suggestions
If you're a homeowner, a great name for your home might even help you sell it.
Sep 11, 2025
You Can Find Cheap Decor Using This Brilliant Stager Trick
They're a treasure trove of eccentric gems.
Sep 11, 2025
My Controversial “Bath Rule” Has Changed the Way I Look at Homes
There’s etiquette to consider, but it could save you thousands of dollars.
Sep 10, 2025
How a Home Stager Transforms a Cramped Kitchen for $151 at IKEA
These are so useful.
Sep 9, 2025
My ’80s Brick Home Is an Unexpected Sanctuary from the Australian Heat — Here Are the 4 Upgrades We Made
Almost two years ago, my husband and I bought our dream home on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia: a 1980s brick house with three bedrooms, two baths, and 2,900-square-foot space. It has all the hallmarks of the era it came from — single-glazed windows, gaps that leaked air, gas appliances, and no insulation in the ceiling or internal walls — but we fell in love with it at first viewing.
Sep 5, 2025
See How a Stager Transformed a Cramped Corner into a Functional Living Space
This tiny, awkward space needed smart solutions.
Sep 5, 2025
Bathtubs Are on the Way Out, but There’s a Catch
The trend doesn’t always apply to you.
Sep 2, 2025