My ’80s Brick Home Is an Unexpected Sanctuary from the Australian Heat — Here Are the 4 Upgrades We Made

Almost two years ago, my husband and I bought our dream home on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia: a 1980s brick house with three bedrooms, two baths, and 2,900-square-foot space. It has all the hallmarks of the era it came from — single-glazed windows, gaps that leaked air, gas appliances, and no insulation in … Read more

This Five Below Storage Find Doubles as the Cutest Decor (It’s Only $4!)

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Raise your hand if you’ve had a hard time finding aesthetically pleasing storage solutions for tight spaces.  That’s the thing with space-saving gadgets, hooks, and bins: They usually don’t … Read more

HomeGoods Is Selling This Century-Old Lamp Style That’s Having a Major Comeback

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…read more