Are you ready to decorate like it’s 1999? If you love retro decor, this is your year to shine. Nostalgia is making a comeback, and people are finding creative ways to incorporate vintage design into their homes. “We’re having a backlash against highly curated, Pinterest-perfect interiors. They want homes to be ‘fun’ again, and the …
Home Living
A patio is like an extra room of your house, serving as an outdoor living room, dining room, kitchen, and playroom. If you live in a townhouse, it may even serve as your “yard”! And just like any other part of your home, you’ll want to make the patio comfortable, beautiful, and functional. I’ve compiled …
If you’re putting your home up for sale, chances are you have a honey-do list a mile long of projects to tackle—don’t we all? But don’t fret! You don’t have to make your home perfect, just perfectly saleable. Some projects can take a backseat in favor of more lucrative remodels that pay off big (ka-ching!), …
There’s something unsettling about plates that come out of the dishwasher smelling lemony and faintly like a science experiment. Those shiny pods that promise sparkle often leave behind more than just a squeaky-clean finish. Where do they go when they “magically dissolve?” Those things have been found to leave behind microplastics and a trail of …
The front of your house isn’t just the first thing people notice—it sets the tone for everything else. If you’re lacking curb appeal, you’re likely not giving off the best first impression. Good thing it’s easy to fix—and often, you don’t have to spend a pretty penny to do so. Boosting curb appeal is a …
Trends change from year to year and what homebuyers were looking for in 2024 is yesterday’s news. Instead, new trends are now cropping up and they’re in hot demand. If you’re considering selling your home, staying on top of these trends can help it go under contract quicker, especially if you’re willing to make some …
Whether it’s extreme weather, natural disasters, or unexpected grid failures, being prepared for a power outage is no longer optional. Having the right supplies on hand can mean the difference between staying safe and struggling through the chaos. We’ve seen plenty of weather foes around the globe in the last several years, ranging from floods …
For many of us, potatoes equal happiness because of all the tasty ways this versatile tuber can be processed and eaten. What should you do, then, if you reach into your pantry, ready to whip up some mashed potato magic, and your spuds are sprouting little alien arms? Should you toss them like bad exes …
Look around your home on any given day and you can probably find at least one thing (if not more) you want to change. Yet, not every update on your honey-do list adds value. If you’re considering selling your home in the near future, you might want to narrow your focus on those that do. …
If you’re a coffee lover, you’ve probably got a cabinet full of mugs—more than you could ever actually use. Instead of letting them gather dust, why not give them a new life? Upcycling old coffee cups isn’t just a clever way to free up space; it’s a chance to add personality to your home while …