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.
While searching for my first home, I eagerly awaited Friday mornings, when I’d wake up, immediately check my phone, and scroll through all of the new listings that went on the market overnight. After scouring (and re-scouring and re-scouring) the same handful of listings all week, Fridays were like a breath of fresh air — … Read more
After poring over dozens of real estate listings, you finally find it: The perfect house. Based on the pictures and the description, it feels like this one was practically built just for you. Aaaaand once you arrive at the open house, you realize 50 other people feel the exact same way. In today’s hyper-competitive home-buying … 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
During rain and snow storms, your home’s gutters are hard at work, properly diverting water and keeping any precipitation from leaking through your roof or damaging your foundation. While you may not think much about your gutters, keeping them in tip-top shape is one of the most important home maintenance tasks. “Failing gutters can attract … Read more
You’ve probably heard the term mid-century modern in reference to furniture and interior design, but it was actually the mid-century modern architectural style, which flourished in the U.S. following World War II, that gave rise to the now-popular decorating aesthetic. Today, anything in the mid-century modern category has wide appeal, and mid-century modern homes are … Read more
The real estate market is anything but certain at the moment — property and rental prices seem to be skyrocketing as fast as the cost of gas, and homes are flying off the market. Even in more even-keeled times, real estate and investment advice has been contentious: People have long-held opinions that they swear by, … Read more
When you’re buying a home, the property inspection can reveal potential money pits — things like a roof that’s nearing the end of its life cycle or a cracked foundation. As a best case scenario, the inspection uncovers all of the major fixes lurking in the home, and the seller agrees to have these maintenance … Read more
Purchasing a home is no small investment. And a few months after handling your closing costs is not the moment you want to incur a four- or five-figure surprise — like, say, learning that the roof of your recent purchase needs to be replaced. This is where the importance of the home inspection comes in. It … 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.