6 Renovating Myths I Uncovered While Getting My General Contractor’s License
Yes, you can actually move the permit process along faster.
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How to Buy a Mattress With Zero Regret, Even If You Haven’t Tested It Out
Plus all the questions to ask.
Moving Has Never Been Easier, Thanks to This Handy Checklist
Bookmark it before you find a new apartment.
The 13 Biggest Design Mistakes You Make in Your 20s
Just go ahead and leave your childhood mementos at your parents' house.
9 rules for sidewalk furniture finds
what to pick up, what to leave, and what to do with the stuff you keep.
The Most Common Decorating Mistakes, According to Designers
Take some advice from the pros instead.
This Museum-Like Home Puts Our Vintage Collections to Shame
Leave it to the pros.
Sorting Through My Late Mom’s Belongings Changed the Way I Look at Clutter
The most unexpected things can be the most meaningful.
11 Insider Secrets From Real Estate Agents
Answers to the questions you've been too afraid to ask.
Your First Apartment Checklist Is Here
All the questions you have about moving, answered.
The Right Way to Incorporate Vintage Rugs into Your Wedding Decor
Here’s how to stroll down a kilim to marital destiny.
The One App That Finally Organized My Life
What happened when I tried the KonMari method for a week.
This Area in Your Home Might Be Toxic—Here’s How to Tell
How to create a healthy, happy home.
how to perfectly paint your walls (advice from pro painters!)
read this before you even decide on a color.
What Is Mid-Century Modern, Anyway?
A five-minute guide to everyone's favorite style.
We Asked Design Pros: Where Are the Best Places to Buy Appliances?
Deals, installation, and convenience factored heavily.
Yes, You Can Pay Off Your Student Loans and Still Have a Life
It's not as scary as you might think.
Virtual Showdown: Google Home vs. Amazon Echo
Which virtual assistant can buy the groceries, sing you opera, read the news—oh, and babysit your kids? We investigate.