20 years ago, home inspector Joe Mazza — who also hosts of HGTV’s new show “Home Inspector Joe” — temporarily went blind and could no longer rely on using his vision to do a thorough home inspection. As a result, Mazza learned to use all of his senses on the job, including sniffing out problems … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If organizing your home was easy, everyone would be living in pristine, uncluttered spaces that stay that way permanently. Of course that’s not the case, which is why many people have to lean on experts to guide their … Read more
Now that the holiday season has officially arrived, there’s no time like the present to start making plans about how to tackle your shopping list. Gift giving may be all about showing one’s love and generosity to those that matter most, but sometimes it’s not always possible to go above and beyond your means when … Read more
Most homeowners make one or two renovations before selling their property. Not all improvement projects, however, are created equal and interest buyers the same. You have to be careful in choosing which areas of the house to work on, otherwise, you’ll only be breaking even, or worse, losing money. If you’re unsure which renovation project … Read more
Nicoletta Richardson Entertainment Editor In her spare time, Nicoletta loves marathoning the latest Netflix show, doing at-home workouts, and nurturing her plant babies. Her work has appeared in Women’s Health, AFAR, Tasting Table, and Travel + Leisure, among others. A graduate from Fairfield University, Nicoletta majored in English and minored in Art History and Anthropology, … Read more
Many of us are heading back to the office after over a year of working from home, so no doubt it is going to take a little bit of getting used to. You’ve adjusted to life at home, spending your 9-5 in your makeshift home office, and now it’s time to head back to your … Read more
Whether you are designing a newly built home or are restoring a historic property, the Finkelsteins suggest referring back to the year and/or style your property was built in, using the bones to guide your design process. The architectural details that are from or inspired by a certain decade is the key to figuring out … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. For years, I’ve held onto this vague idea that writing things down has made them come true. It started with my “magic notebook,” which was an incredibly ordinary thin pink Moleskine I used to track all my tasks, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you have a mint plant growing on your windowsill or a bottle of mint essential oil that you’re not sure what to do with, there are several household uses for the herb. Below, six household uses for … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Few things are as versatile as the humble tension rod. They are cheap and totally removable. They are great for those awkward areas where nothing else fits, and don’t do any damage to walls, closets, or cabinets. Some … Read more