Your house is impeccably decorated. Not a frame or coffee table book is out of place. The bedrooms are invitingly cozy, the kitchen is pristine and primed for entertaining, and the living room beckons visitors to sit. You are ready to hit the market. But wait! There might be one room you’re forgetting: the garage. … Read more
There’s a memorable (and, to be honest, pretty cringeworthy) moment in an episode of “The Office” where Dunder Mifflin paper salesman Jim Halpert surprises his receptionist-fiancé Pam Beesly by buying his parents’ house for them to live in. “Um, do we have to sleep in your parents’ bedroom?” she asks. “No, no, we’ll just board … Read more
If you find yourself swooning over charming old houses when you browse real estate listings, you’re not alone. What’s not to love about a perfectly midcentury modern rambler or a groovy ‘70s conversation pit? Old homes come packed with character, and may be just a few quick updates away from move-in ready. That said, even … Read more
A Craftsman home is easy to spot: a big porch with columns, architecture that showcases the beauty of natural materials, a gable roof with exposed beams, large windows, and typically, wood siding. These story-and-a-half high homes are gorgeous and often historical. They were built as part of the Arts and Crafts movement from the 1900s … Read more
A home warranty is a renewable home service plan that protects your home systems and appliances — like HVAC systems and hot water heaters — when breakdowns occur. While homeowners insurance policies often only cover catastrophes, warranties are designed to help pay for the things that wear out or break from day-to-day use. How does … Read more
When it comes to pandemic housing trends, 2020 and 2021 became the years of Accessory Dwelling Units. These free-standing, flexible spaces sprung up in backyards across the country, providing extra square footage for new WFH arrangements, as well as distance learning solutions, multigenerational living possibilities, and so much more. So, it’s no surprise ADUs became … Read more
It feels good to have people over again, doesn’t it? Dinners, game nights, and casual hangs are becoming a little more normal these days, and the magic of hosting has returned. For some, this means clearing away some of the clutter that’s built up over the past year and a half (looking at you, Amazon … Read more
Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more
Remember The Macarena, that iconic song of the ‘90s and the super easy dance that went along with it? Remember how it was literally everywhere, at every function or party or get-together? I do — and I remember how five years later, that song grated on my nerves. I was so tired of it. I … Read more
Surely every Apartment Therapy reader has heard of the fabulous designer Duarto Feliz… of “The First Wives Club” fame. As the film’s three heroines (depicted by the iconic trio Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton) attempt to escape from a high rise via window washing scaffolding, Feliz distracts the unsuspecting owners with this tried … Read more