It’s time to stop letting your small closet cramp your style. Many people fall victim to common organizing mistakes when dealing with small closets, but these issues can be avoided with a bit of extra mindfulness and planning. Here, we’ve…
Portuguese studio Alarquitectos has used walls of pink and blue to brighten São Sebastião 123, an apartment converted from a 20th-century office in Lisbon. Tasked with revitalising the old workspace’s dark and poorly ventilated interiors, Alarquitectos opened it up by removing…
If living with family sounds scary to you, the good news is that in-law suites, whether attached to a home or not, give everyone their separate dwelling unit. These properties are wonderful additions for homeowners looking to take care of…
There are a few common threads that connect us three editors: wondering if we’re truly “Gen Z,” the urge to share funny TikToks with one another, and still living at home in our mid-twenties. Whether we’re preparing to move out…
Buying a home is a large investment, and to help lessen the cost, co-buying with a spouse or family member is common practice. But what about buying with a friend? Alecia Pillatos, a real estate broker and a growth advisor…
I’m a firm believer in your home being considered a home regardless of rental status. I’ve lived in my childhood home, a rental, for the last 23 years of my 24-year-long life. I see myself living in rentals indefinitely—that’s just…
A walkout basement is designed with at least one exterior entrance that is installed at ground level, allowing homeowners to walk directly out of the basement. Having one side of the basement at or above ground level also helps to…
| Published on May 21, 2024 Designing a small kitchen can be a rewarding challenge that tests your creativity, innovation, functionality, and style. With limited space, every decision, from layout to material selection, must be carefully considered to maximize utility…
While bees are important pollinators that you want to attract to your garden, too many can lead to problems. Outdoor activities such as throwing a pool party or mowing the lawn can disturb bees and make them feel threatened, causing…
| Published on May 21, 2024 Garbage disposals stink and clog up and host bacteria–without regular cleaning. It only takes a few minutes, costs next to nothing, and should be done about once a month. Regular cleaning eliminates smells and…
