It seems that for nearly every kind of mishap, there’s an insurance policy. Health insurance, car insurance, and renters insurance all exist to protect you and your stuff. And if you accidentally neglect your houseplant? There’s now insurance for that, too. The first is for baffled gardeners who can’t figure out why their houseplant is … 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
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Ryan RapadaLocation: San Diego, CaliforniaType of home: CondoSize: 1000 square feetYears lived in: 10 months, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: It’s a jungle oasis with … Read more
Olivia Harvey Contributor Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter. Follow Olivia
You’ve finally found the home that you see yourself living in for many decades to come. Congrats! Before you start ordering new furniture, though, there’s another thing you need to do first: Plant a tree. This key landscape feature is something you’ll be able to watch grow as you grow into your home alongside it. … Read more
Name: Cesi Kohen and fiancéLocation: Austin, TexasType of home: HouseSize: 1,369 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: We share our three-bedroom home with our two fur babies. My fiancé and I both work from home — he as … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Fall is well on its way, so there’s no time like the present to get stocked up on all your Halloween decor. If you’re after something a little more subtle than The Home Depot’s iconic 12-foot skeleton, or … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Dave Coast, George Ramsay, and Stanley Location: Venice Beach, CaliforniaSize: 850 square feet Type of Home: BungalowYears lived in: 1.5 years, renting It was the orange kitchen with open wood shelving that grabbed holistic nutritionist Dave Coast‘s … Read more
Olivia Harvey Contributor Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter. Follow Olivia
Usually, you’d have to go to a farming supply store to find a greenhouse. But as it turns out, you can also find a greenhouse in a place more known for bookshelves and meatballs. That place is IKEA. With many having taken up gardening over the pandemic, some have come up with clever ways to … Read more