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. Older apartments in big cities often have some quirks (no in-unit laundry, no elevators, no central AC, noisy radiators, no parking, tight quarters, very few closets — the list … 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. When you’re shopping for furniture online, photos can be extremely helpful. Photos can show you a fabric’s texture and give you an idea of proportions, so you can decide … 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. IKEA has produced enough tried-and-true furniture staples since its founding that some hacks just feel like classics (think: BILLY bookshelf revamps and HEMNES dresser redos). But if you’re feeling … Read more
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Kelsey Glennon Kelsey is a writer, editor, and photographer. She has lived on a ship and in a travel trailer, but feels most at home in her midcentury Florida bungalow that she styles with thrifted and antique finds. When she’s not writing about travel, interiors, commerce, or food, you can find her tending to her … 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. Keeping your home clean can be a full-time job, so it feels endlessly exciting when you find a product that lessens the load. Whether it’s a solution that prevents … Read more
According to Liesa Miller, regional property manager with Burkentine Real Estate Group, you should allocate 30 percent of your salary to housing costs like rent and utilities. But with this year’s rental market — increased amounts of renters according to Matt Laricy, managing broker at Laricy, and a flurry of landlords raising rents — it … 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. When Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott were discussing their dream home, they found a mutual love for old houses. They closed on a “magical” Georgian-style home in Los Angeles in … 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. I dream of the day when my home is big enough that I can have a floor lamp that is just a lamp. However, until I find a place … 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. Acrylic items, also known by the brand name “Lucite,” first emerged in the early 20th century, rising to popularity in the ’60s and ’70s. The see-through material comes in … Read more