Here’s What It’s Actually Like to Move to Bali and Sign a 70-Year Lease
We arrived with two kids and 14 suitcases.
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We Bought a Historic Home That Came With 1700s Charm, a Barn, and Paranormal Activity
What happened when I started digging—literally—into its past.
Here’s What It’s Actually Like to Move to Japan and Buy a Farmhouse
I immersed myself in all things sake and restoration.
In Actors Sam Lerner and Olivia Sui’s L.A. Home, Striped Wallpaper Stretches to the Skylight
And dinners (usually) take place at the round kitchen island.
The Tile for Our Entryway Reno Was $500—The Front Door Was $60
We learned a major lesson about grout along the way.
For an Outdoor Kitchen on a Budget, Try This Work-Around
Don’t build from scratch—extend the one you have.
Prime Your Patio or Beautify Your Basement Floor With the Best Concrete Paints
Not all of our favorites are gray.
Building a Backyard Fort Became a Creative Outlet for This Dad and His Sons
The hands-on project gave the boys “a real sense of ownership.”
All You Need Is 30 Square Feet to Put a Sauna Right Next to Your Shower
You can practically feel the stress leaving your body.
Is This Style of Construction Bound to Make a Comeback?
A look at one couple’s IRL Lincoln Log cabin.
Leanne Ford’s 3 Tricks for Exposing Cottage-Approved Rafters
Without giving up insulation.
You’d Never Guess This Psychedelic Library Used to Be a Hallway
Wait till you see the floor mural.
How to Finance a Home Renovation Without Going Broke
Six options for every budget and patience level.
This Kitchen Reno Trick Is Basically Money Back in Your Pocket
One designer saved $3,000.
This Designer’s Rental Renovation Is All Good Vibes and Budget DIYs
Like an $80 floor upgrade.
What Not to Do When Ordering Custom Upholstered Furniture
“If a shop can turn a project around by the end of the week, leave.”