Kelly Dawson Contributor Kelly Dawson is a media consultant based in Los Angeles. She is a prolific writer for notable publications including Cup of Jo, Vox, AFAR, Dwell, Martha Stewart Living, McSweeney’s and Architectural Digest. Kelly is the three-time guest editor for Refinery29’s “Voices of Disability” series, two-time guest host of “Call Your Girlfriend,” and … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our homes have played an even more important part in our lives. We’ve spent more time in them than ever, so it’s … Read more
In this week’s radio show, some good news on the home improvement horizon, plus some tips for painting and how to fix a bowed stud. Home Improvement News Lumber prices are falling after months of price increases. (elenaleonova, Getty Images Signature) Good news on the home improvement front! Lumber prices are starting to fall. At … Read more
You don’t need to use a ton of chemicals to get rid of peeling concrete paint. (Katherine Jones) Katherine Jones, in Cherokee Village, Ark., wants to know the best way to remove paint from the concrete on her 60-foot-long front porch. She doesn’t want to use a harsh chemical stripper that could kill the shrubs … Read more
The Ryobi 40 Volt HP Whisper Walk is easy to push and less noisey than gas mowers. (Image via The Home Depot) Don’t delay mowing your lawn for fear of waking the neighbors. Buy a quiet electric push mower like the Ryobi 40 Volt HP Whisper Walk and get the job done early! This page … Read more
Need ideas to turn your boring bathroom into a spa? These simple changes can transform any bathroom from a routine stop to a serene sanctuary! If you can, allow just natural light in your bathroom. (Poravute, Getty Images) 1. Get the Right Lighting Our first spa bathroom idea is one of the easiest, adds ambiance … Read more
It’s time once again to throw open every cabinet, drawer, and door to show you how we organized our kitchen, which we slowly renovated over the last two years (more on that slow but steady reno here). This post should be an especially fun one because you’ll see just how much we’ve improved upon the … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Skylar Pittmon Location: Greenwich Village — New York, NYCSize: 200 square feetType of Home: Studio Apartment Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting Before moving into this teeny studio … Read more
Garden pests eating my hostas! Perennials are springing up everywhere. And the herbivores are loving it. The hostas pictured above are always the first course. Around here, the biggest culprit of garden dining are deer. Don’t believe me? I took the following picture of our backyard two years ago. Apparently, we are living in the Grand … Read more
A quick pressure wash will make your fence look brand new. (RoschetzkkylstockPhoto, Getty Images Pro) Home maintenance is a year-round event, but some tasks just make more sense to do in the summer. Our 4 Seasons of Homeownership Summer Checklist, which divides must-do tasks by the time of year, is a great way to stay … Read more