When you wake up to a fresh snowfall, you might have visions of getting out there to throw snowballs and make snow angels. But before you make too many footprints in that even layer of snow, you might want to glance around. Freshly fallen snow can reveal a few things about the health of your … Read more
Heather Bien Heather Bien is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer whose work has appeared on MyDomaine, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, HelloGiggles, and more. You’ll often find her making pitstops for roadside antique shops, drooling over original hardwood floors, or perfecting her latte recipe.
According to property insurance company Hippo Insurance, the inflation rate in the United States — currently at 8.5 percent — is causing homeowners to delay big projects like renovations and improvements. In fact, Hippo’s data shows that 43 percent of homeowners delayed projects, and 60 percent are not as comfortable about these projects as they … Read more
Homes need work over time. Yet sometimes to avoid shelling out extra cash, homeowners may feel inclined to ignore their home’s repair warning signs. If this sounds like you, try to remember that an early diagnosis and fix will likely save you money in the long run — especially when dealing with the one maintenance … Read more
Rolling up your sleeves and fixing something yourself isn’t easy. The process takes time, effort, and research. But, with that extra elbow grease, you can learn more than how to patch up a piece of drywall or unclog a drain. Below, seven DIYers share what they’ve come to realize by completing their own home projects. … Read more
Alison Goldman Special Projects Director Alison Goldman is an editor, writer, and TV binge-watcher based in Chicago. She’s held editorial positions at Boston.com, WomensHealthMag.com, and Glamour magazine. She’s also worked as a full-time freelance journalist, crafting lifestyle and culture content with an emphasis on women’s issues for publications including Cosmopolitan, The Lily from The Washington … Read more
If houses could talk, what would they say? Listen carefully, and you might hear them trying to tell you there’s a leak in the attic, or your plumbing is about to blow. You might hear dripping and knocking and whooshing and buzzing. None of these signs should be ignored, but rather, carefully considered before you … Read more
A trip to the hardware store for home repair materials can be both costly and inconvenient — plus, it might mean you’ve overlooked some simple hacks available to you with household items you never considered. Many pesky problems can be solved with some creativity and know-how, saving you time, effort, and money. Check out these … Read more
Budgeting for even a basic repair project can feel overwhelming. How are you supposed to know exactly how much you’ll need to spend on materials? And what about tools you don’t have on hand? To complicate matters, sometimes you need to pay for a permit, or call in a pro. One of the first steps … Read more
Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley