When it comes to putting a home on the market, few things pique a buyer’s interest like top-notch listing photos. In fact, the National Association of Realtors reports that 85 percent of buyers name photography as the most critical factor in determining whether to scope out a property in-person. Having good-looking images is key, says … Read more
Madeline BilisDeputy Lifestyle Director Madeline Bilis is a writer and editor with a soft spot for brutalist buildings. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, the Boston Globe, and other outlets. She has a degree in journalism from Emerson College and published her first book, 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts, in August … 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.
Ever watch a house-hunting show on TV where the homebuyers are touring a beautiful home, but they can’t seem to look past the paint colors on the walls? I can’t help but sympathize with the perplexed real estate agents as they feverishly explain the wondrous concept of a fresh coat of paint. Turns out this … Read more
Heather Bien Contributor 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.
(Image credit: 1000 Words/Shutterstock) Imagine finding a home you absolutely love (or at least see a lot of potential in). Now: What if you could live there, but instead of spending your savings up front, you pay a little portion on top of your rent each month towards the down payment. Sounds like a dream, … Read more
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more
Heather Bien Contributor 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.
The eyes may be the window to the soul, but the front door is the gateway to your home. And it turns out, the color of your home’s front door plays an incredibly influential role in how much money prospective buyers are willing to pay for it. A new study just released by Zillow evaluated … Read more
When I discovered water leaking on the floor behind the toilet in my bathroom, I immediately FaceTimed my dad. I knew he’d be able to help — he’s a master plumber, after all. He quickly assessed the situation and sent me to the hardware store for a professional-grade wrench and a replacement part unfortunately called … Read more